Founded 28 years ago, the 'Computing Technology Industry Association' (or 'CompTIA' in short) is a non profit organisation. They've built over the years to become the leader in vendor neutral IT accreditation. This means they are able to provide and over-see independent industry-recognised IT exams & qualifications that do not reflect any one organisation's interests above another. This is very good for trainees, as they can learn about different platforms & how they 'inter-connect' & 'integrate' with one another - a common circumstance today. CompTIA gathers together different commercial and academic industry groups when designing or upgrading an exam, to ensure all things are considered & the most industry relevant syllabuses are crafted.

The actual 'Network+' 2009 examination is now coded N10-004, updating the earlier 'N10-003'. A greater importance is focused on Security in the '2009' Network+ exam, together with network design and wireless-networking. This obviously is in addition to the foremost aspects of network management and infrastructure.

If you are excited about any of these roles, the 'A+' would certainly work for you - P.C. Technician, I.T. Administrator, Field Service Technician, Remote Support Technician, Call Centre and Depot Technician & Help Desk Technician. Career prospects open up to include Network Installers, Administrators & Technicians when you pass the 'CompTIA' 'Network+' as well.

Be prepared to allow in the region of a hundred to a hundred and fifty hours learning time for the A+ exams, & for the 'Network+' in the region of seventy five to one hundred hrs. This means accomplishing them both in 6 months part-time studying entirely feasible, providing high quality multimedia training products are used, in conjunction with decent examination preparation-software.

The A+ training & the Network+ training are CompTIAs most widely recognised accreditations. Both of them, as a pair, form the building blocks for many modern IT career tracks - and justly so . 'A+' courses cover all the fundamentals of PC maintenance, fault-finding & repair; including support, security & installation. On top of that, the 'A+' deals with certain relationship-building abilities that may help you communicate more effectively with other people. Expanding on this knowledge, the Network+ accreditation covers networks, (including routers & servers) & shows exactly how they inter-connect. Security is naturally vital, and wireless-technology is covered to some degree. CompTIA A+ and N+ provide a solid foundation for a systems career in I.T., and furthermore a very good basis for other more advanced accreditation programs.

For a new entrant to IT, 'CompTIA' offers the preliminary foundation training programs in numerous areas. Trainees seeking to get into networks & support, or systems, servers & security should usually begin with 'CompTIA', although it is fair to say that 'CompTIA' accreditations will boost virtually any CV targeted towards the IT market. The latest set of starter-level programs called STRATA have been compiled by CompTIA. These are for those who need a greater understanding of fundamental IT information, but do not specifically work in IT themselves.

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