Key benefits for becoming CompTIA A+ certified

Key benefits for becoming CompTIA A+ certified:
A solid credential that makes you more marketable, leading to better job opportunities.
Top technology companies including CompuCom and IBM have made CompTIA A+ certification mandatory for their service technicians. Additionally, more than 100 companies now require CompTIA A+ certification as a prerequisite to qualify for their corporate and vendor-specific training programs.
Credibility and respect in the workplace.
Nearly 71 percent of certified professionals say that credentials give them more prestige among their colleagues.
Validation of achievement in an industry-valued skill.
CompTIA A+ is an opportunity for individuals to earn the credential that proves their competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.
Increased knowledge, leading to increased job satisfaction.
Ninety-three percent of CompTIA certified IT professionals feel their customers are in qualified hands, and 84 percent say they have the confidence and required skills to do a superior job.
Viable career path, leading to higher level positions.
Seventy-four percent of IT managers say a CompTIA certification is an important factor in considering an employee for a promotion.