Intensive Bootcamp Training in CompTIA Security+ Successfully Prepares Students for Certification Exam.
New York, NY (PRWEB) June 24, 2014 -- NetCom Learning, the experts in business and technology training solutions, recently held an intensive bootcamp for students interested in preparing for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. CompTIA's Security+ certification prepares students for work in the field of information technology security which is one of the fastest growing fields in technology. Security+ covers disaster recovery, network security, compliance and identity management. All of the students who attended the NetCom Learning bootcamp in Security+ training which was held at the NetCom Washington DC area training facility were able to take the exam directly following the coursework and pass on the first try. This level of student success is becoming the norm for NetCom Learning students.
Exam Changes
The recent bootcamp training was one of the first training sessions in which the new coursework approved by CompTIA was used as CompTIA recently revised the SY0-40 Security+ certification exam. Changes to the exam included a focus on risks with systems integration with third parties, an expansion of common protocols, mobile security and BYOD, scenario based authentication and access control. NetCom Learning's Security+ bootcamp runs for four days including forty hours of intensive training. The new certification exam has a maximum of 90 questions and includes both multiple choice and performance based questions. A passing score is 750. CompTIA recommends that those taking the exam have a minimum of two years experience in IT administration with some familiarity with IT security, however no prerequisite is required.
“As always we are pleased when students who take our coursework are able to pass certification exams immediately following their training,” said Russell Sarder, CEO of NetCom Learning.
“These students who just passed the CompTIA's new Security+ exam can put their knowledge to work immediately in their current jobs or to help them find a new job in the burgeoning field of IT security,” said Sarder.
Current Half Price Offer
NetCom Learning is currently offering IT students a CompTIA training opportunity to take certain CompTIA certification preparation courses at fifty percent off regular prices for a limited time period through June 30th, 2014. CompTIA courses available for the fifty percent discount include A+ certification, Network+ certification, Security+ certification and Linux+ certification. There is also a $700 discount being offered on the CompTIA CTT+ certification course. Students may elect to take the training courses live on online (LOT) or in traditional classroom settings. The discount offers only apply to new registrations and open enrollment dates, and cannot be combined with other promotions. The discount offer ends June 30th, 2014 and full payment is due upon registration. Other restrictions may apply.
CompTIA Security+ Certification
CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that proves competency in system security, network infrastructure, access control and organizational security. Major organizations that employ CompTIA Security+ certified staff include Booz Allen Hamilton, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Motorola, Symantec, Telstra, Hitachi, Ricoh, Lockheed Martin, Unisys, Hilton Hotels Corp., General Mills, the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force and Marines.
Benefits of Certification
The benefits of earning IT certifications are many. Holding one of the most popular professional certifications in the hottest areas of information technology gives the certification holder a major advantage when it comes to employment. Currently, there is a skills gap in the information technology field, and holders of major IT certifications are being sought out for hiring. In a recent survey of IT professionals, sixty percent stated that getting an IT certification led to a new job. Organizations also benefit from having their employees certified with current certifications. Certified employees means employees with the right skills to do the job and it can also increase sales by being able to prove to prospective clients that the organization has the skills to supports its claims.
Benefits of taking CompTIA certification training with NetCom Learning:
NetCom Learning is the most trusted name in both business and IT training, and offers top notch instructors with an average of 16 years of experience and vendor approved coursework offering certification preparation for a variety of vendor certifications. NetCom Learning is a Platinum Partner of CompTIA and is an authorized Prometric and VUE testing center. NetCom Learning offers only approved CompTIA curriculum provided by experienced instructors. NetCom Learning instructors routinely achieve high ratings from their students and possess an average of 16 years of experience and a cumulative average of more than 10,500 years' experience in the field of their expertise. Instructors carry an average instructor evaluation of 8.6 out of 9, one of the highest instructor evaluations in the industry. The high quality of training has resulted in over 1,700 testimonials and a 96% customer satisfaction rate with those customers indicating they would recommend NetCom Learning to others.
For more information of Security+ training or other CompTIA coursework, go to
http://www.netcomlearning.com/vendors/1/CompTIA-training.html
About NetCom Learning:
NetCom Learning is an innovative leader in IT, business and executive training to companies, individuals, and government agencies. Since its inception in 1998, NetCom Learning has trained over 80 percent of the Fortune 100, serviced over 45,500 business customers, and advanced the skills of more than 71,000 professionals through hands-on, expert-led training, with the organization maintaining an average instructor evaluation score of 8.6 out of 9. NetCom Learning was recognized by Microsoft Corporation as its Worldwide Training Partner of the Year and named thrice to Inc. Magazine's list of fastest growing private companies in America. The organization was also recently named to the 2012 Top 20 IT Training Companies by TrainingIndustry.com and was named "Company of the Year" by the American Business Awards.
The purpose of NetCom Learning is to promote the values of lifelong learning.
Yolanda Liu, NetCom Learning, +1 (212) 629-7265, [email protected]
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