“While a number of technologists might not think certifications are vital to their job, possessing one (or more) can help them stand out in a crowded market, as well as give them leverage in negotiations for better roles, salaries and benefits.” — Dice Insights Earn a top-flight IT certification and it can be a game-changer for your job prospects. Those are the findings of Dice Insights, who broke it all down in their Dice 2021 Tech Salary Report. And right there on their list of the top 20 IT certifications students can earn to add extra zeros to their paycheck are three certs from longtime IT training authority CompTIA: A+, Network+, and Security+. For those looking to crack six figures as they climb the IT career ladder, the training in The Premium Core CompTIA Certification Prep Bundle ($23.99 after code WELOVEDAD from TNW Deals) can help land those three foundational CompTIA designations. The package of training here is simple, including three courses tasked with guiding students to mastery over the CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ exams. It starts with CompTIA A+ Core (220-1001/220-1002), geared toward learners with basic computer skills who are ready to get a job as an entry-level IT pro. This course lays that foundation, covering everything from PC installation, configuration, and troubleshooting, to network infrastructure concepts and how to make them work in the real world. By passing the A+ test, a student has shown they’re ready for the intense world of IT work. Next, the Complete CompTIA Network+ N10-007 digs deeper into the networking portion, again for entry-level network techs. The training covers networks both big and small, including everything from cloud and visualization technologies to network access rules and all the important elements of control protocols. Finally, Complete CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 rounds out the coursework with a thorough examination of the security issues any IT expert needs to know. Recognized worldwide as a benchmark cert, this training gets into cyber attacks, threats, vulnerabilities and more. Students also learn about risk management, governance, and compliance en route to this vital certification. Each course in the Premium Core CompTIA Certification Prep Bundle is a $275 value, but in addition to the regular price cut, you can also save an additional 20 percent off this collection by using the code WELOVEDAD when you check out. But the time you’re finished, you’re playing less than $8 per course, only $23.99. Prices are subject to change.
