Foundational Knowledge for IT Career

Four organizations – CompTIA, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google and ISACA – appear multiple times in the lists. AWS and Google certifications are vendor-specific and cover skills related to using those products. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) from ISACA dive deep into security and risk management, validating the skills of experts with years of experience.

But CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ are both vendor neutral – meaning the skills covered can be applied to any products and systems – and they can be taken early in your IT career. When paired together, the certifications lay the foundation for a successful IT career by covering the skills you need to build, maintain, troubleshoot and secure computer networks. In fact, combined with CompTIA A+, they make up the CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist stackable certification.
Global Expansion

After launching a Benelux Business Technology Community in 2019, CompTIA has its sights set on even more international expansion for our communities in 2020. We’ve seen interest in and had conversations with members and prospects in Asia, DACH and other regions. Our CEO Todd Thibodeaux has said our goal should be to have communities in every continent. Any Antarctica members out there?
And That’s Only the Beginning

There’s so much going on at CompTIA, that we can’t possibly fit everything in a list of 10. Among the other things we’re pursuing: more Technology Interest Groups to follow our Drone Interest Group. Plus, we’ve got big plans coming for a new workforce community that brings together the best of our current communities focused on women, diversity and future leaders. We’ve already got more than a dozen events listed on our Events page, including the upcoming CompTIA Communities & Councils Forum and a save-the-date for ChannelCon 2020 in Miami. There’s webinars. Podcasts. There’s never been a better time to become a CompTIA member. Check out our benefits and get started today. If you’re already a member, thanks for your support and we’ll see you throughout the year!

IT pros who get CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ move up the ranks in computer networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing and more. The skills, experience and certifications they gain early in their careers set them up for success – and six-figure salaries, according to Global Knowledge.
More Info: jobs you can get with comptia a+

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