Paving the Path for Job Security with Industry Certifications

Job security and unemployment are on the top of everyone?s mind. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, in November 2009 the unemployment rate was 10%, one of the highest points over the last 10 years. Construction and manufacturing were hit the hardest while temporary help services and health care added jobs. This makes for an interesting shift. There are fewer jobs for people without education. A company called LearnKey is now providing a series of training videos for CompTIA A+ certification, created for those entering the IT industry. It?s proven that anyone in the IT industry needs the base foundation provided in CompTIA A+ hardware/software training.

CompTIA A+, has rapidly set the standard for computer technicians. CompTIA A+ accreditation is recognized by the American National Standards Institute. A+ is meant to ascertain an individual?s overall ability to handle computers. It is specifically meant to be vendor nonspecific, so an A+ certified technician can be counted on to be able to handle any computer whether it be an Apple, a PC, or Linux, and should be competent in dealing with the various hardware configurations for each. In short, it is the benchmark for proving technical competency, and it is a must have for anyone seeking a career in computer repair, maintenance, or administration. CompTIA A+ 2009 is the most recent version of the course.