IT Spotlight: Is Your Tech Certification Current?

It is an exciting, though challenging time to work in the IT industry. Sure, it's a growing field - but it's also competitive. It's also always changing. To ensure that employers know that you are up to date with industry trends and technologies, be sure to update your tech certifications, including your CompTIA, Microsoft, and Java certifications as needed.

Why Do I Need to Upgrade My Tech Certification?

The various non-vendor-based certifications like CompTIA and vendor-based certifications such as Java and Microsoft frequently make product improvements. Version changes and product updates bring about a whole new series of technical adjustments. When you are certified, particularly with vendor-based certifications you have to watch carefully for newer versions. IT professionals must keep up with these advancements in learning and training. By remembering to update your tech certifications to reflect that extra knowledge, you will keep your credentials as up to date as possible (and keep an edge over job market competition).

How Often Do I Need to Upgrade My Java, CompTIA, or Microsoft Certification?

The answer to this question depends on the rate of change in each particular field of tech certification. Many companies, such as CompTIA and Microsoft, have recently undergone some major structural change in their tech certifications. As a result, it may be more important to revisit the statement of understanding your current tech certification provides. Compare that to the newer version of the same or a similar certification. If the changes are significant and could be a determining factor for employment, then you should seriously consider updating.

Is My Current Tech Certification Still Valid?

In the vast majority of situations, existing tech certifications are still valid and valued. The benefit of your existing certification is not lost, but can be enhanced with the tech certification upgrade.

Simply stated, in order to ensure your Microsoft, Java, or IT expertise is recognized it is in your best interest to upgrade your tech certification to reflect major changes.

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