Trainings & Certifications

Certifications

Time commitment is zero to six months. Most cost-effective way to skill up.

Certifications

Expire after two or three years, requiring IT professionals to do recertify.

Certifications

Open the door to junior-level positions within businesses if professionals do not have a degree.

Certifications

Are a good way to acquire new knowledge to keep job skills fresh after earning a degree.

Degrees

Time commitment is four to eight years-or more-depending on the degree level and how many classes a person can take each semester.

Degrees

Most expensive method to skill up, unless employer offers tuition reimbursement.

Degrees

Do not expire. They open the door to senior-level positions within businesses.

Certifications

Computer System Administrators -- and most IT professionals that matter -- are expected to have at least one, but preferably multiple, __________ for the job.

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate, CompTIA Server+, Cisco Certified Network Associate, Red Hat Certified System Administrator

Depending on the technologies used within an enterprise, common certifications in demand include MCSA, CS+, CCNA, RHCSA

IT Information Library Foundation and Electronics Technicians Association International - Network Computer Technician.

Other useful certifications for sysadmins include IT ILF and ETAI-NCT

TESDA's CSS-NC II

Locally, we have certifications such as ________

Vendor Neutral Certification

Focus on general IT skills and concepts. They are not tied to any specific brand, product, platform or technology (like Google, Apple, or Microsoft)

Vendor Neutral Certification

These certifications provide a strong foundation in system administration that is applicable across multiple platforms and environments.

Vendor Neutral Certification

Examples:

- CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Server+

- LPI (Linux Professional Institute)

- GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification)

Vendor-Specific Certification

Focus on one company's product or platform. They teach you how to install, configure, and manage systems using that vendor's tools.

Vendor-Specific Certification

These certifications prove your ability to work with a specific technology or system, like Microsoft servers or AWS cloud platforms.

Vendor-Specific Certification

Examples:

- Microsoft Technology Associate, Microsoft Certified Professionals, Microsoft Certified System Administrator, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert

- IBM Certified System Administrator

- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator

- Cisco CCNA

Vendor Neutral Certification

Choose this if:

1. You are just starting out

2. You want to build a strong foundation

3. You want to keep your career options open across different systems.

Vendor-Specific Certification

Choose this if:

1. You're working in (or want to work in) a company using a specific technology (e.g., AWS, Microsoft, Red Hat).

2. You want to specialize and go deeper into a specific platform.

3. You are seeking a promotion or expert-level role in a specific tech environment.