Archive for January, 2010
Changes to CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+
If you hold a CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, or CompTIA Security+ certification for a number of years as I have be prepared for some major changes. If you hold these certifications, you know they had no end date, which was on its main appeals of the certification, however, all of that has ended.
The CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, or CompTIA Security+ now have a valid through date which last for three years. In addition, if you do not hold the most up to date certification, you will be required update your certification. For more details, click the links below:
January 11th Press Release: CompTIA Announces Plan to Help IT Professionals Keep Skills Up-To-Date
CompTIA Certification Renewal Policy
I encourage all CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ IT professionals to raise hell and remind CompTIA that a “LIFETIME CERTIFICATION” means “FOR LIFE” and not until they decide otherwise.
To your IT career success,
Ivan Hurt
The IT and Technology Career Strategist
Microsoft’s Second Shot Is Back
With the economy in such a mess, now is the perfect time to take a Microsoft certification exam. Microsoft and Prometric are once again offering the second shot program. The program allows you to retake a Microsoft exam if you failed the first time. The offer goes from January 13, 2010 to June 30, 2010.
One little detail, you must register first and obtain a voucher code so you can enter it when you register for the exam. Use the link below to get more information about the second shot program.
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/offers/Career.aspx#certification
To your IT career success,
Ivan Hurt
The IT and Technology Career Strategist
