Information Technology Pathway

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

 

Get the Skills You Want And Employers Need

CompTIA A+ will either help you get your start in IT or help you get promoted in your current job. It is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT and is the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles.

IT pros with CompTIA A+ have jobs like IT support specialist, IT field service technician, desktop support analyst, and help desk tier 2 support. And, companies like Intel, Dell, Ricoh, Nissan, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, and HP all look for CompTIA A+ certification when hiring.

Top Reasons to Get CompTIA A+ Certified

  • Prove Your Knowledge. Certification validates your skills and is proof that you have mastered the knowledge covered in training.

  • Earn the Industry Standard. CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT and is the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles.

  • Get Your Foot in the Door. Having IT certifications makes a great first impression when you’re looking for a job. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), 96 percent of human resources managers use IT certifications as screening or hiring criteria during recruitment.* Learn more about all the places you career can go with CompTIA certifications.

  • Make an Impact. IT professionals with CompTIA A+ or CompTIA Security+ perform at a higher level than those who are not certified.

  • Progress Along with a Career Roadmap. Not sure where an IT certification can take you? Browse IT careers for professionals, navigate certifications and discover jobs in areas that interest you, and open doors to opportunity and success.

  • Expect Success with a CompTIA A+ Certification. Getting certified is the best way to future-proof your career. Nine out of 10 employers agree that certifications are critical in finding the right person for the job. Plus, IT-certified individuals are more likely to be promoted than those without IT certifications.


 

CompTIA A+

A+ is the starting point for a career in Information Technology (IT). The performance-based hardware and software exams certify foundational IT skills across a variety of devices and operating systems.

CompTIA Network+ (new for 24/25!)

Network+ certifies the essential skills needed to confidently design, configure, manage and troubleshoot any wired and wireless devices.

CompTIA Security+ (@ AdultEd)

Security+ provides a global benchmark for best practices in IT network and operational security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT.

 

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