Why a CompTIA Certification Is Highly Valued
Last Updated on November 23, 2022
CompTIA certifications are an asset to you and your company when obtained through a certified training facility. These certifications let employers know that:
- you’re a specialist in the areas that are important to their business
- you have obtained extra training in these areas and you have the certificate to prove it
- you are highly motivated and have taken a proactive approach to managing and progressing your career
A certification also confirms to employers that you can quickly learn new concepts and have the drive to see things through to completion. Let’s discuss some different hiring groups and how obtaining a CompTIA Certification can benefit each one.
IT Professionals
Having a certification on your resume is a great way to make sure you stand out from other applicants. It can gain you access to prospective employers, whereas other applicants without certifications might be disqualified.
This is especially true of employers that have hired certified applicants in the past and have observed favorable results from doing so. They tend to put more stock in certifications and will be looking for the individuals that have already completed one.
Students
The same benefits apply to students since they are prospective IT Professionals. However, most students don’t take the initiative to obtain an IT certification before getting a position. Most think that the work they have done will be enough for them to win a position. That may be true, but will it be the position that they want or will they lose out to others who have proven they are more highly trained?
A certification will set the student apart from others in the hiring pool, but it will also let the employer know that they are highly motivated and exhibit the type of initiative the employer is looking for in a new employee.
Armed Forces Veterans
Lots of companies like to hire veterans because they know that they are highly motivated individuals and that they have a great work ethic. If they have a CompTIA certification in the areas that IT companies are looking for then they also have proven that they can work with the technology that companies utilize. The maturity, work ethic and expertise provided by certified veterans are all greatly desired attributes in a prospective hire.
Employers
Existing staff members can also benefit greatly from becoming certified. Specialized training can help employees to understand technologies, improve problem-solving skills and be able to produce more for the employer. It is an investment in resources that they already have and is a win-win situation for both the employer and employee.
Educators
By encouraging students to obtain IT certifications after they have attended educational institutions, the institution is validating the subject matter they are presenting to the students. This serves to let employers know that an education obtained from these institutions is valid and relative in today’s job market.
Government
CompTIA vendor non-specific certifications validate the cert holder’s skills. Several government programs recognize CompTIA certifications as proving the applicant has the skills necessary to be valuable in different government occupations. The Department of Defense (DoD) 8570.01-M program recognizes CompTIA certifications formally as part of their program.
CompTIA certifications prove to employers that you have completed training that sets you apart from other prospective hires. They even offer non-brand and non-technology specific training that can apply to an entire section of information technology and not just one software product, network architecture or operating system.
Why not benefit your career by obtaining a CompTIA certification in a specialized IT field? Whether you’re looking to get a new job or get a promotion within your current company, contact us today and get started on your path towards being CompTIA certified!
