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What are Certifications?
Certifications are credentials achieved through a testing process, to validate knowledge within a specific IT support function. All exams are developed by subject matter experts, and the certifications are recognized throughout the industry as the standard for proving foundation-level skill sets.

Why Get Certified?
Certification can lead to better visibility, opportunities, and jobs. In today's increasingly complex and highly-specialized economy, credentials are everything. Sure, you know you've got the skills to do the job, but how do you convince potential customers and employers? For many career-minded professionals, certification is often the answer.

How to Get Certified?
Getting a computer certification might seem intimidating. However, a bit of guidance and some tips on study and training will help you get on your way.


Microsoft's New Generation of Certifications: Consisting of four basic credentials, the new generation of Microsoft® certifications provides a simpler and more targeted framework for IT managers to validate core technical skills, professional skills, and architectural skills. It also provides professionals in the IT industry with a more relevant, flexible, and cost-effective way to showcase their skills. Click here for Microsoft Certification Paths	Performance-based testing of real-world skills: Red Hat certifications are among the most respected credentials in IT. Certifications are earned when a user demonstrates, by way of a performance-based exam, the ability to solve and perform real-world tasks. A full hierarchy of credentials provides the comprehensive and flexible program required by the highly specialized enterprise IT organization of today. Click here for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Certification Paths

CISCO Career Certifications: There are five levels of certification: Entry, Associate, Professional, Expert, and Specialist certifications, and they have concentrations in up to seven areas of study: Routing & Switching, Design, Network Security, Service Provider, Storage Networking, Voice and Wireless. Click here for CISCO Certification Paths	CompTIA Certifications: The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the voice of the world’s information technology (IT) industry. Its members are the companies at the forefront of innovation; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their investments in technology. . Click here for CompTIA Certification Paths