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Enhance Your Career Pathway with CompTIA Certifications through NAMCOL’s CompTIA Certification Program
Are you interested in starting or advancing your career in the Information Technology (IT) industry? Look no further than NAMCOL’s CompTIA Certification Program. As a fully certified and accredited partner of the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), NAMCOL offers a one-year program designed to promote international certifications and enhance IT career pathways for students. This program aims to provide valuable tools and resources to assist in training and certifying IT professionals.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for the program, applicants must have an International Computer Driving License (ICDL) certification or an equivalent qualification. In addition, the Information Technology Technical Support Certification includes three CompTIA certifications: IT Fundamentals (ITF+), A+, and N+.
CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)
The IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification validates essential IT skills and knowledge needed to perform tasks commonly performed by advanced end-users and entry-level IT professionals alike. The certification covers topics such as identifying and explaining computer components, setting up a workstation, establishing network connectivity, identifying compatibility issues, and managing the safety and preventative maintenance of computers. Popular job roles for ITF+ certified professionals include sales associates, sales engineers, account managers, marketing specialists, product specialists, and customer support.
CompTIA A+
The CompTIA A+ certification is the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles. A+ certified professionals are better equipped to identify issues and problem-solve effectively than those without certification. The certification requires candidates to pass two examinations, namely 220-1001 and 220-1002 Core Series.
Successful candidates will have the knowledge required to assemble components based on customer requirements, install, configure, and maintain devices, PCs, and software for end-users, understand the basics of networking and security, apply troubleshooting skills to diagnose, resolve, and document common hardware and software issues, provide appropriate customer support, and understand the basics of virtualization, desktop imaging, and deployment.
Popular job roles for A+ certified professionals include service desk analysts, system support specialists, desktop support administrators, help desk technicians, end-user computing technicians, technical support specialists, field service technicians, associate network engineers, and data support technicians.
CompTIA N+
CompTIA’s Network+ certification validates the knowledge and skills to troubleshoot, configure, and manage common wired and wireless networks. Network+ certifies a basic understanding of emerging technologies, including unified communications, mobile, cloud, and virtualization technologies.
Network+ ensures that an IT professional has the knowledge and skills to design and implement functional networks, configure, manage, and maintain essential network devices, use devices such as switches and routers to segment network traffic and create resilient networks, identify benefits and drawbacks of existing network configurations, implement network security, standards, and protocols, troubleshoot network problems, and support the creation of virtualized networks.
Popular job roles for Network+ certified professionals include network field technicians/engineers, network support specialists, network administrators, network analysts, and help desk technicians.
Fee Structure
To participate in the program, there is a once-off registration fee of N$ 1 500.00 payable.
The course fees for the three certifications are N$ 1 400.00 for ITF+, N$ 5 140.00 for A+, and N$ 3 780.00 for N+. These fees include tuition, training materials, and international examinations.
NAMCOL’s CompTIA Certification Program provides an opportunity for individuals interested in starting or advancing their careers in the IT industry to gain valuable knowledge and skills through international certifications. By completing the program, participants can enhance their career pathways and increase their employability in the job
Frequently Asked Questions About NAMCOL’s CompTIA Certification Program:
What is NAMCOL’s IT Certification Program?
NAMCOL’s IT Certification Program is a one-year program designed to promote international certifications and enhance IT career pathways for students.
What is CompTIA?
CompTIA is the Computing Technology Industry Association, a non-profit trade association that provides professional certifications for the IT industry.
What are the entry requirements for NAMCOL’s IT Certification Program?
Applicants must have an International Computer Driving License (ICDL) certification or an equivalent qualification to be eligible for the program.
What are the CompTIA certifications included in the Information Technology Technical Support Certification?
The Information Technology Technical Support Certification includes three CompTIA certifications: IT Fundamentals (ITF+), A+, and N+.
What skills and knowledge does the IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification validate?
The IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification validates essential IT skills and knowledge needed to perform tasks commonly performed by advanced end-users and entry-level IT professionals alike.
What job roles are suitable for ITF+ certified professionals?
Popular job roles for ITF+ certified professionals include sales associates, sales engineers, account managers, marketing specialists, product specialists, and customer support.
What does the CompTIA A+ certification require candidates to pass?
The CompTIA A+ certification requires candidates to pass two examinations, namely 220-1001 and 220-1002 Core Series.
What skills and knowledge does the CompTIA A+ certification validate?
The CompTIA A+ certification validates the knowledge required to assemble components, install, configure, and maintain devices, PCs, and software for end-users, and troubleshoot common hardware and software issues.
What job roles are suitable for A+ certified professionals?
Popular job roles for A+ certified professionals include service desk analysts, system support specialists, desktop support administrators, help desk technicians, and technical support specialists.
What is the fee structure for NAMCOL’s IT Certification Program?
To participate in the program, there is a once-off registration fee of N$ 1 500.00 payable. The course fees for the three certifications are N$ 1 400.00 for ITF+, N$ 5 140.00 for A+, and N$ 3 780.00 for N+. These fees include tuition, training materials, and international examinations.
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