3lectric Rich

Following on from my recent triumph in progressing my professional career; I immediately set about looking for the next rung of the business ladder.

In my previous post I said, by far, the easiest way for me to maintain a grasp of my current qualification was to progress to the CompTIA Security+ examination. Following that post I went on to the CompTIA website and reviewed the course topic, following that, I sat a mock examination via the internet.

I finished 2 marks short of a pass.

This has given me the confidence to suggest to my boss that I should set this as a 12 month target.

The only way is up!

Following a lengthy 2 year study period; I am finally a CompTIA Network + qualified Technician.

I am extermely happy with the outcome of my final examination, but; I was a little surprised with a few aspects that followed.

First; I was surprised with the level of freedom I would have to use the Network+ Qualified technician logo. Seemingly; as long as I use only the logo as is then I can use it wherever I feel.

Secondly; I was a little bit surprised at the methodology in which I was required to keep the certification. Over the next three years I will be required to do a number of different tasks in order to achieve a certain number of Continued Education points. (solicitors will be aware of this type of scheme with the CPD scheme) Of those things the easiest thing to do in order to maintain the qualification, by far, would be to….

…achieve a pass in the next level of the CompTIA educational path – CompTIA Security+.

Both of the above are not negatives. I am more than happy to continue my studies, and I am very proud to now place the graphic, my qualification allows, on my website. What it also means is that every time I blog about something that is relevant to my training and my work; I can achieve some of the CE points needed to maintain my qualification.

Bring on the next 3 years, and to all those studying towards a professional qualification; good luck!