CERTIFICATIONS

The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for validating vendor-neutral skills expected of an entry-level computer technician.

Those holding the A+ certification have a broad base of knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.

Earning a Microsoft certification acknowledges an individual's expertise in working with Microsoft products and technologies. The information technology (IT) industry, employers, clients, and peers recognize an MCP credential as a symbol of the skills and knowledge gained through experience. Microsoft certification shows that you are a technical leader with the ability to successfully implement Microsoft business solutions for your organization or client.

Microsoft products give businesses the agility, speed, and reliability they need to turn the accelerating pace of change into a competitive edge—and win. Microsoft certification ensures that businesses are able to identify experts who know how to use those powerful tools and solutions to the best of their advantage. In a 2001 survey of 225 technical and non-technical hiring managers representing companies in a variety of industries, 89 percent of respondents said they recommend Microsoft certification for candidates seeking an IT position at their company.