How Credentials Improve Your Business

It Pays to Be Certified

Jim Hamilton

VP, Member Communities

CompTIA

IT is Everywhere

IT Offers

• Above average wages

• A career for life

• Work with the latest technology

• Worldwide opportunities

• A career integral to the future

450,000+ Tech Job Openings

Top Job Openings:

1. Graphic Designer

2. Business Analyst

3. Technical writer

4. Program Manager

5. Data Analyst

450,000+ Tech Job Openings

Top Job Openings:

6. Software Engineer

7. Manufacturing Engineer

8. Electrical Engineer

9. Systems Admin

10.Network Engineer

How Do You Get Started

1. Technical skills can be learned.

2. Most entry-level IT jobs need basic IT knowledge combined with enthusiasm.

How Do You Get Started

3. Get training:• Colleges courses which include industry-

recognized certifications• Courses run by local IT training providers• Online training • Self-study

4. CompTIA certification website: http://certification.comptia.org

Certification Means More Money

An IT pro's earning potential increases with

certification.

Most IT pros gain a 9% average salary increase

immediately following certification, and a 29%

increase over the long-term.

Certification Paves the Way to a Job

8 in 10 HR professionals think IT

certifications will grow in usefulness

and importance over the next two

years.

Certify your Skills

Certify to a Better Career Path

Company-Level Credentials

Learn Best Practices through:

• Intense Channel Training

• Business Foundational Courses

• Quick Start Programs

CompTIA Channel Training

Authorized Service Center

CompTIA Trustmarks

• Stand Out from the Crowd

• Improve Your Business

Jim HamiltonVP, Member [email protected]