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For a broader perspective, see also:
See also, "Credentialing in Higher Education", March 2, 2015, by Matthew Pittinsky, and how certifications such as those from CompTIA enhances (and sometimes even competes with) with higher ed's credentialing services:
- http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/credentialing-higher-education-current-challenges-and-innovative-trends
- Credentials, such as certification, can serve as measures, currency, and signals.
And also read, "Making Credentials Matter", Mar 31, 2015), also by Matthew Pittinsky, making that case that proof of training and associated professional credentials matter:
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- CompTIA A+ 220-801
- CompTIA A+ 220-802
- CompTIA Network+ N10-005
- CompTIA Network+ N10-006
- CompTIA Security+ SY0-401
Alternatively, one can spend a lot more money in training funds and work-time by simply using CU's preferred IT training partner out of Syracuse, New Horizon's. For example, $2,495 list, plus travel and 5 days of in-class training time:
- http://www.nhsyracuse.com/training-and-certifications/course-outline/#!/product/60 (CompTIA Network+ training)
- http://www.nhsyracuse.com/training-and-certifications/comptia#!/product/810 (CompTIA Linux+ training)
- When might this make sense for us?
Draft plan
If using CompTIA, Oliver thinks we all would benefit from having been certified on:
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