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Computer Certification
Being certified basically means that you've completed the steps required to obtain a particular designation. A person can sometimes become "certified" just by paying membership fee or attending a short seminar. Certifications like these are a waste of your valuable time and money.
More and more other certifications are now recognized as actually meaning something. These reputable programs and designations demonstrate to your employer and to your clients that you actually hold a certain amount of expertise in a particular area. Having a reputable, recognized organization attest to your expertise is work a million non-recognized certifications.
Literally every IT professional will gain something by obtaining a well-chosen certification and most will reap untold benefits. The payoffs for certification may be seen in the form of better job, a salary increase, improved confidence, and additional skills. Hands-on exercises included in coursework with up-to-the-minute software and equipment give you the experience and lessons you need to benefit you in the long term.
With constant changes in technology and shifts in what is the latest hot platform, ERP solution, or database, your decision to go with one certification versus another could be critical. Much of the choice will depend on your current situation and the technologies with which you are familiar.
Top computer and technical certifications include the following:
A+ is considered the industry standard certification for entry-level computer technicians.
CIW certification is a vendor-neutral certification covering of IT areas, including enterprise development, Web site design, Website management, Website development, network and system security, and network administration.
CNA (Certified Novell Administrator) is a common Novell Certification for information technologyprofessionals who need to provide organizations with direct support for software users in various networked environments
CCDA (Cisco Certified Design Associate) certifies a foundational or apprentice knowledge of network design for the Cisco Internetwork Infrastructure. CCDA certified IT professionals can design routed and switched network infrastructures that involve LAN, WAN, and dial access services.
CCDP certified professionals can effectively install, operate, configure, and troubleshoot complex routed LAN, routed WAN, Switched LAN networks, and Dial Access Services.
CCNA certification has become one of the most sought after network certification. CCNA certified professionals can effectively install, configure, and operate simple-routed LAN, routed WAN, and switched LAN networks.
CCNP certification is high level of Cisco certification that provides professionals with an in depth knowledge of larger more complex cisco computer networks.
CCIP certification offers an in depth understanding of the most important technologies in the telecommunications arena including IP routing, cable, IP multicast, DSL, content networking and IP telephony.
CCSP certification provides network professionals with professional level recognition in designing and implementing Cisco secure computer networks.
CCIE is the highest level of certification in field of networking and it sets a professional benchmark for Internetwork experts.
iNET+ certification is focuses on the basics of Internet, Extranet, and Intranet technologies at the entry level.
JAVA certification will help you validate your skills in Java technology which is a programming language as well as a platform.
Linux+ certification is a new standard of competency for IT professionals and technicians who have at least six-months experience installing, operating and maintaining Linux operating systems.
MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) certification is considered to be the premier certification for aspiring infrastructure design and implementation professionals.
MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) certification has been designed to help IT professionals advance their careers by developing the special skills required to troubleshoot and administer Windows based operating systems.
MOUS certification is for IT professionals and individuals who have proficiently demonstrated their skill in one or more of the Microsoft Office desktop applications such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, FrontPage, Access, or Project.
MCSD certification qualifies professionals to develop and design enterprise level solutions using Microsoft developer technologies, tools, and platforms as well as the Microsoft .Net framework and Microsoft Office & BackOffice products.
MCAD certification has been designed for developers who implement functional specifications and design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Windows or internet based web applications.
MCDBA certification is designed for professionals who implement and administer microsoft SQL server databases and is considered one of the most important certifications for advancing a technical career.
MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) program enables IT professionals to document their qualifications and skills in Microsoft developer products through passing a variety of technical certification exams.
Network+ certification is designed for computer network professionals with at least nine months of network experience.
OCP certified professionals gain the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to support Oracle®'s core products. Certification under the OCP umbrella are designed for DBA s(database administrators), database operators (DBOs), and application developers.
Server+ certification is specifically designed for mid- to upper-level IT professionals and technicians responsible for server hardware functionality.
SCSA certification is designed for IT professionals responsible for performing essential system administration on the Solaris™ Operating Environment and administering networked servers running the Solaris OE.
SCJP is an entry-level certification for aspiring technology professionals who are interested in pursuing career opportunities in Java programming.
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