IT Certifications: The Fastest Way to IT Career Success

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:38:45 -0400

IT certifications can be the acceleratorâ€ that helps get your foot in the door to get the best experience! Experienced professionals also can advance their computer careers by earning IT certifications. For example, current network analysts, systems analysts, systems engineers, technical consultants, or technical support engineers with at least a year of experience can advance their careers by earning one or more certifications. IT certification is a short-term process that reaps long-term career results, including increased competency and productivity. In the long run, it the the combination of skills and experience across a variety of situations that provides the greatest value and produces the most experience. So which certifications provide a good entre for a young professional, or for an experienced professional that wants to break into a new area? Here are some possibilities to think about. 1. CompTIA A+ A+ is one of the most widely chosen IT certifications for launching an IT career. It tests such basis skills as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance, and basic networking. Some CompTIA A+ topic areas include security, safety, environmental issues, communication, and professionalism. **End Summary** Topics: it certification]]> it training course]]> it training courses]]> online it courses]]> training for it]]> it online training]]> it certifications]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> John Reiling, PMP, PE, MBA is an experienced Project Manager and IT professional. John's web site, Tech Training Online ( http://www.techtrainingonline.com ) provides online IT certification training for beginning and experienced IT professionals.

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IT Certifications: The Fastest Way to IT Career Success