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10 Tech Certifications Every IT Pro Needs to Know

10 Tech Certifications Every IT Pro Needs to Know
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Don E. Sears
Don E. Sears
Mar 11, 2010
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10 Tech Certifications Every IT Pro Needs to Know

10 Tech Certifications Every IT Pro Needs to Know

by Donald E. Sears


No. 10: Cert: Security+
Organization: CompTIA
Purpose:

2

Knowledge of system security, network infrastructure, access control and organizational security.


No. 9: Cert: ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library)
Organization: ITIL Certification Management Board (ICMB)
Purpose:

3

To show knowledge of IT operational best practices. There are three tiers of ITIL: Foundation, Practitioner and Manager.


No. 8: Cert: MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator)
Organization: Microsoft
Purpose:

4

Demonstrated expertise in MS systems troubleshooting networks in Windows Server environments.


No. 7: Cert: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
Organization: International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)??
Purpose: To show a common body of knowledge in comprehensive s

5

750


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No. 6: Cert: Network+
Organization: CompTIA
Purpose:

6

Shows competency in managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, installing and configuring basic network infrastructures.


No. 5: Cert: MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)
Organization: Microsoft
Purpose:

7

To show wide range of expertise and skills using Microsoft technologies.


No. 4: Cert: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associates)
Organization: Cisco
Purpose: Show skills in installation, configuration, protocols, wireless, security and troubleshooting medium-sized routed and switched networks.

8

650


No. 3: Cert: A +
Organization: CompTIA
Purpose:

9

To show vendor-neutral, tech-support skills in installing networks, conducting maintenance and troubleshooting.


No. 2: Cert: MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers)
Organization: Microsoft
Purpose: To show skills in design, implementation and administration of MS 2000 Windows Server and other MS server technology infrastructures u

10

1,000


No. 1: Cert: PMP (Project Management Professional)
Organization: Project Management Institute
Purpose: To show knowledge and skills to manage projects to successful conclusion, on-time, on-budget, using the resources allocate

11

1,400

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