CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

certifications, using it as the foundation for becoming a security guru.
The Professional Skills series offers three exams, but they’re geared to
unique skillsets used every day in IT:
• Project+
• Cloud Essentials
• CTT+
Project management is wildly important in managing big IT . . . projects.
Project managers use this certification to show their credentials. Cloud
Essentials is all about what you—not the IT hero, but the business manager—
need to know about cloud computing. CTT+ is for people like me, a
certification that shows you know how to teach IT skills to adults.
None of the Professional Skills certifications seem obvious or logical to
pursue after the Core certifications, but they’re situational. If, for example,
you find yourself in a position where getting project management credentials
will greatly benefit you and your organization, Project+ makes a lot of sense.
Microsoft Technical Certifications
Microsoft operating systems control a huge portion of all installed networks,
and those networks need qualified support people to make them run. Pursuing
Microsoft’s series of certifications for networking professionals is a natural
next step after completing the CompTIA certifications. They offer a whole
slew of tracks and exams, ranging from specializations in Windows 10 to
numerous Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certifications and
beyond. You can find more details on the Microsoft Learning Web site:
www.microsoft.com/learning
Cisco Certification
Cisco routers pretty much run the Internet and most intranets in the world. A
router is a networking device that controls and directs the flow of
information over networks, such as e-mail messages, Web browsing, and so
on. Cisco provides multiple levels of IT certification for folks who want to
show their skills at handling Cisco products, such as the Cisco Certified