CompTIA IT certification can grant you:

1. A competitive edge in a highly technical job market
2. Heightened career advancement opportunities
3. Increase in salary
4. College credit

 

1. A COMPETITIVE EDGE: As a certification holder, you can distinguish yourself from the competition with proof that you have specialized skills. More than 7 in 10 HR professionals say that IT certifications will grow in importance over the next two years.
 

2. CAREER ADVANCEMENT:  IT certifications make you more competitive and employable. In addition, they help verify your skills, paving the way for career advancement. – 44% of those earning CompTIA certifications were preparing for career advancement. – 8 in 10 employers reward their staff after certifying with a salary increase, public recognition, bonus, or promotion.
 

3. SALARY INCREASE: Having an IT credential makes you more valuable, increasing your chances for earning more than non-certified individuals. For example, 32% of CompTIA certified professionals receive a salary/pay increase, promotion or some other type of reward from their employer for achieving certification. Notable average salaries for CompTIA certified employees include: –
CompTIA Network+        $74,644 
CompTIA Project+           $80,354  
CompTIA Cloud+             $99,071
 

4. COLLEGE CREDITS:  Many schools offer college credit for CompTIA certifications. If so, you can save time and money. Check to see if this applies to your course of study.

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