The not for profit organisation CompTIA - Computing Technology Industry Association - was established in the early 1980's. The company produces vendor neutral qualifications that have made it a global leader in this field. This means they can provide and over-see independent industry-recognised IT exams and certifications that don't support any one company's interests over another. With today's move towards 'inter-connectivity' and systems 'convergence', this is seen as a welcome move for the I.T. student, as it gives cross-platform learning & a comprehension of integration. CompTIA brings together different commercial and academic industry groups when creating or upgrading an exam, to make sure that all things are considered and the most commercially related syllabuses are crafted.

As you can imagine these positions frequently lead onto much more advanced assignments if the appropriate qualifications are in place. That is why its very important to look at your long term ideas before selecting your personal career training route. Take time to go through everything with a training program & IT advisor - it will safeguard you against set backs as time goes on. The best companies offer 'packaged' career-tracks which incorporate these certifications, & so investing in a career 'bundle' can provide considerable cost-savings.

On to the '09 version of the 'Network+' - N10-004 has become the examination reference number. As well as the solid element of managing and running networks and their infrastructure, the new examination concentrates closely on design, security & wireless-skills.

The most well-known of all the 'CompTIA' accreditations are without doubt the 'A+' & the Network+. Both of them, as a group, create the building blocks for many contemporary I.T. career tracks - and for good reason. A+ training programs cover all of the fundamentals of PC maintenance, fault finding & repair; including installation, security and support. Additionally, the 'A+' covers a number of relationship-building skillsets that will help you to communicate more effectively with others. The 'CompTIA' 'Network+' accreditation stretches this expertise to a more thorough comprehension of networking, servers and routers, and how they communicate. The important matter of Security is underlined, & Wireless networks are spoken about at a basic level. Acquiring both of these certifications will give a good platform for anybody wanting to get into the systems area of the I.T. marketplace, along with a platform of knowledge for further accreditation.

For the new student to I.T., 'CompTIA' supplies the initial foundation training courses in many areas. Generally, students who are interested in employment opportunities in Networking, Systems, Security, Servers, Support and Communications can start out with CompTIA, but in fact students within any IT sector would find a 'CompTIA' certification a worthwhile addition to their Curriculum Vitae. A new package of beginner level programs named STRATA have been put together by CompTIA. These are designed for those who need a greater understanding of fundamental I.T. information, but don't necessarily work with I.T. themselves.

If you are excited about any of the following careers, the A+ will work well - P.C. Technician, I.T. Administrator, Remote Support Technician, Field Service Technician, Call Centre and Depot Technician & Help Desk Technician. With the CompTIA 'Network+' on top of that, you can look at becoming an IT Cable Installer, a Network Installer, a Network Administrator or a Network Technician .

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