Why Choose IT for a Career

Why an IT Career Henry Louey Director, Sales, ANZ/ASEAN CompTIA

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IT is Everywhere

IT Offers • Above average wages • A career for life • Work with the latest technology • Worldwide opportunities • A career integral to the future

A Plethora of Tech Job Openings Top Job Openings: 1. Graphic Designer 2. Business Analyst 3. Technical writer 4. Program Manager 5. Data Analyst

A Plethora of Tech Job Openings Top Job Openings: 6. Software Engineer 7. Manufacturing Engineer 8. Electrical Engineer 9. Systems Admin 10. Network Engineer

How Do You Get Started 1. Technical skills can be learned. 2. Most entry-level IT jobs need basic IT knowledge combined with enthusiasm.

How Do You Get Started 3. Get training: • Colleges courses which include industry- recognized certifications • Courses run by local IT training providers • Online training • Self-study 4. CompTIA certification website: http://certification.comptia.org

Certification Paves the Way to a Job 8 in 10 HR professionals think IT certifications will grow in usefulness and importance over the next two years.

Grow an IT Careerfrom Entry-Level to Expert CompTIA CompTIA CompTIA CompTIA Professional Specialty MasteryBasic Certification Certification Certification Certification A+ Cloud Advanced Security Network+ (CASP) Green IT Strata IT Security+ Advanced Fundamentals Storage+ Health IT Storage CTP+ Advanced Project+ Tech Sales Health IT

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Henry LoueyDirector, Sales, ANZ/ASEANCompTIAhlouey@comptia.org

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