Since I am experienced and doing very well on my job or in the IT industry, do I still need to be certified?

Yes. Certification provides an external validation and measurement of technical qualifications. A certified individual is demonstrating to potential employers that not only are you saying you are capable in that area, but an external body is confirming your level of competence. It is an independent support of your knowledge and skills that enhances your professional credibility.

Can I read up and prepare for most of these certification programmes on my own and as well pass since I read Computer Science or Computer Engineering?

Yes. But the person must be ready to provide: (1) all the necessary reading materials including training CDs as well as enough and relevant practice exercises, (2) working and compatible computer systems, and (3) conducive learning environment. Meanwhile, classroom training enables trainees to interact one with another and with the trainers; exposes trainees to wide range of different materials maybe from other trainees, trainers or the library; provides answers to bothering questions the trainees might have in mind; offers conducive learning environment; and also provides enough and relevant practice exercises. International Technologies, the IT Certification professionals, provides all of the above at a low cost but for high quality.

What is the difference between '3-month certificate' or '6-month diploma' courses and IT certification?

The '3-month certificate' or '6-month diploma' programs organized by some computer schools or training institutes are monitored by the universities with which they are affiliated. These programs deal with general knowledge of computer and computing. However, in some institutions, the trend seems to move from certificate to diploma to higher diploma, at times, to Bachelor of Science in computer related fields. But, unlike these certificate or diploma programs, certification programs are fashioned out to make someone an expert on a particular product or field and therefore, bring about specialization.

Is certification the only route to a successful career in IT?

But it can be viewed as the shortest and easiest way of getting a credential valued by the IT industry. More so, the point to keep in mind is that, the essence of going for certification is to empower you with the needed IT tools so as to be able to improve on your job performance and bring about increase in your company's productivity. Therefore, certification will be valueless if after having acquired IT certification, you cannot use it to improve on your job performance and increase your company's productivity.

What are the types of Exam format in use?

The tests are conducted over the Internet in varying formats. Adaptive Exam Format: - this testing format works by evaluating the test-taker's most recent answer. A correct answer leads to a more difficult question while an incorrect answer leads less difficult question. This process continues until the test targets the test-taker's true ability. · Fixed-length Exam Format: - this testing format delivers certain number of questions to its takers, giving a specific time to complete the exam.

Must I go through training in order to be certified?

Yes, training certainly assists the students and provides easy, simple and quick way of getting certified. Training also brings about cost saving on IT training materials. It is therefore better and safe to go through training in order to be certified. International Technologies offers all kinds of IT training. International Technologies training has been tried and tested with a high record of success in certification exams.

Is training alone enough for me to go and do the IT certification exams?

No. IT certification exams, along with training, demand the right attitude, time, hands-on experience and extra-effort on the part of the students.

Can I do more than one certification at a time?

Yes. However, it is good to adopt the "keep it simple" principle by doing one certification at a time, and more certifications one after the other.

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