For anyone employed or simply interested in the computer industry, this can be an effective and rewarding way to learn about and continue career development.
A challenging job for people who like to troubleshoot and solve problems and have a strong background in electronics.
A computer forensics certification sponsored by the International Information Systems Forensics Association.
A hardware certification sponsored by the National Association of Communication System Engineers.
Ensures quality and workmanship standards and is one way companies can help ensure their workforce remains up-to-date with respect to computers and technology.
A suitable entry-level job for students majoring in computers.
Many computer equipment manufacturers include this kind of software with their computer equipment that assists computer technicians in identifying problems.
The computer equipment field is well known for the many of this kind of company, which the industry spawns each year.
Here, certification examinations are taken using computers, which process the results as a test is taken.
May offer advanced training opportunities to certificate holders.
Many companies hire this category of professional to fill in for an employee on an extended leave of absence.
Type of program that typically requires its majors to have strong mathematics and physics backgrounds.
Allows the number and order of the test questions to be modified to correspond to each individual's progress and demonstrated ability.
Educational requirements for this job are less stringent than they are for other jobs in the computer field.
Certifications usually are classified based on the one to which they most closely relate.
An operating system certification sponsored by Red Hat that tests basic knowledge of setting up and managing a Linux operating system.
Curriculum that typically emphasizes application programming, instead of system development.
High demand has led to a shortage of this kind of professional, as people are increasingly lured to private industry by the promise of higher pay.
Another name for an application software certification.
Some hold their own training sessions and also authorize independent training centers.