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CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) offers a variety of vendor-neutral technology certifications, at both entry and intermediate levels. Many IT professionals begin their IT careers by getting one or more of the CompTIA certifications, including Strata (basic PC installation and maintenance), A+ (computer hardware skills), Network+ (network technology), Security+ (network and computer security), Server+ (server management), and RFID+ (radio frequency identification technology). See the objectives for these exams and all CompTIA exams.

Pearson IT Certification is a CompTIA Platinum Partner and a leader in providing flexible learning options, no matter your preferred learning style. We have print books, eBooks, practice test software, and video tutorials. In addition to study guides, we also offer free resources to help you prepare for and pass the exam, including exam profiles, articles and webcasts. These resources for each exam can be found in our resource centers: A+ Resources, Network+ Resources, and Security+ Resources.

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Ranking Certifications, Part 1: One Method for Rating Certifications (2013 Edition): Aspiring or active IT professionals can benefit from an informed evaluation of certifications in terms of the time commitment, cost, and other factors involved in earning such a credential. This article looks at one method for rating and ranking IT certifications; Continue reading...; By Ed TittelFeb 15, 2013

Ranking Certifications, Part 2: The Ratings (2013 Edition): Aspiring or active IT professionals can benefit from an improved understanding of how top IT certifications rank in terms of the time commitment, cost, and other factors involving in obtaining the certification. Here you’ll find a table with rankings for more than 100 top IT certifications.; Continue reading...; By Ed TittelFeb 15, 2013

CompTIA A+ Exam Cram: Mobile Device Hardware and Operating Systems: As an A+ technician you need to know the basic hardware of mobile devices. This chapter covers Apple devices and Android-based devices, but also briefly discuss some of the other players in the market.; Continue reading...; By David L. ProwseSep 27, 2012

CompTIA A+ Cert Guide: Power Supplies and System Cooling: This chapter delves into how power is conveyed to the computer, which power supply to select depending on your configuration and needs, how to install and troubleshoot power supplies, and how to cool the system.; Continue reading...; By Scott Mueller, David L. Prowse, Mark Edward SoperSep 25, 2012

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Microsoft, CompTIA Also Part of Joint Task Force: Last week, I blogged about Cisco's role in a White House sponsored Task Force that aims to help returning military personnel with appropriate Military Occupation Specialties (MOS) get into meaningful civilian employment. In particular, Cisco seeks to identify various specialty codes (all the major branches of the military have them) that would be appropriate for its entry-level CCNA Routing and Switching. And, as I had already guessed, both CompTIA and Microsoft are also in on this initiative, known as the IT Training and Certification Partnership.; Continue reading...; By Ed TittelCommentsMay 8, 2013; Topics: Developers,CCNA Routing and Switching,Cisco,Java,CCENT,IT Security,Network Support,Browse by Technology,PC Hardware Repair/Support,Browse by Cert,A+,Other Microsoft,Microsoft,MCSA,Other IT Certifications,Security+,CompTIA,Database

Cert-related Textbooks Ideal for Self-Study, Too: In following and observing IT certification learning and study habits over nearly two decades now, the ratio of those who self-study to pursue credentials has remained fairly constant at over half the overall population (probably in the 55-60 percent range). That means aspiring and practicing IT professionals are always on the lookout for good self-study materials. To aid them in their search for same, I suggest another category of publications that they might not otherwise consider -- namely, college textbooks that aim at specific certification exams or credentials.; Continue reading...; By Ed TittelCommentsApril 24, 2013; Topics: CCNA Routing and Switching,Cisco,CCNA Concentrations,Browse by Cert,A+,MCSE,Microsoft,Network+,MCSA,CISSP,Other IT Certifications,Security+,CompTIA

Existing Cisco CCNA Exams Retire Sept 30–Shop & Save 45% Now

With the recent March Cisco Exam announcement indicating CCENT is now the only prerequisite for the new CCNA Routing and Switching exam, CCNA Voice, CCNA Wireless, CCNA Security and CCDA Certifications, candidates who are currently studying are wondering what the next step is. Good news certification candidates – you may mix and match old and new exams until the exam end date of September 30^th. Choose from ICND1 (640-822 or 100-101) and ICND2 (640-816 or 200-101) to get certified. Learn more from Cisco.

By Jamie ShoupCommentsApril 6, 2013

Topics: CCNA Routing and Switching,Cisco,CCDP,CCENT,CCNA Concentrations,CCNP Security / CCSP,CCIP,Browse by Cert,CCIE,CCNP Voice / CCVP,CCNP,Other Cisco,Network+,CompTIA,CCDA

Major Updates to Cisco CCNA Exams Announced – Enter to Win Official New Products: Today, March 26th 2013, Cisco announced major changes to their associate-level certifications aligning with the evolving job market and the latest Cisco technology.; Continue reading...; By Jamie ShoupCommentsMarch 26, 2013; Topics: CCNA Routing and Switching,CCENT,Cisco,Cisco,CCDP,CCENT,CCNA,CCNA Concentrations,CCNP Security / CCSP,CCIP,Browse by Cert,CCIE,CCNP Voice / CCVP,CCNP,Network+,CompTIA,CCDA

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