Founded 28 years ago, the 'Computing Technology Industry Association' (or CompTIA in short) is a not for profit organisation. They have built over time to become the number one in vendor-neutral I.T. accreditation. This effectively means they are free to independently generate & monitor exams & certifications that are required by the IT sector, irrespective of a particular business' commercial interests. With the current move to 'inter-connectivity' & systems convergence, this is a welcome step for the I.T. trainee, because it gives cross-platform learning & a comprehension of integration. CompTIA brings together different business and learned industry groups when building or updating an exam, to ensure that all sides are thought about & the most commercially relevant syllabuses are crafted.

Many of these positions can be starting-points for advanced level I.T. positions, therefore, much like all career tracks, it is important to first focus on exactly what your end-goals are, and which kind of learning-style suits you. Take the opportunity to discuss the whole thing with a training and I.T. advisor - it will help safeguard you from any set-backs later on. Training organisations can often build a tailored training path by assembling a combination of training programs that will get the trainee from where they are now to where they would like to end up.

The job roles that follow are all possible for the individual holding a CompTIA A+ qualification: Call Centre Technician, Remote Support Technician, Depot Technician, Help Desk Technician, Field Service Technician, PC Technician and IT Administrator. 'CompTIA' Network+ presents opportunities for Network Technicians & Administrators, IT Cable Installers and Network Installers.

In relation to Network+ , the earlier N10-003 has now been replaced by the 'N10-004', the '2009' version. A larger emphasis is placed on security in the 2009 Network+ exam, as well as network-design & wireless networking. This obviously is in addition to the core elements of network management and infrastructure.

Expect to give yourself in the region of a hundred to one hundred & fifty hrs learning time for the 'A+' examinations, and for the N+ in the region of seventy-five to one hundred hrs. Studying part time, this could be achieved over a six month period if you decide on the appropriate quality of training & superior exam prep materials.

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