5 IT Certifications You Can Prepare For During Quarantine

Most of the world is stuck in quarantine for the unforeseeable future due to the COVID-19 crisis. Though this lockdown has disrupted every part of daily life, there is a silver lining. One of the benefits of being home is that professionals of every industry now have more time to get certified. There are so many IT certifications available today, it can be difficult to choose which certs are worth your time and effort. How do you choose which one is best for you? Here is a list of certs you should have if you work in IT.

5 IT Certifications You Can Prepare For During Quarantine

1. CompTIA Network+

This is known to be one of the best IT certs you can invest in. The CompTIA Network+ certification will give you the foundational networking knowledge you need to start your career in this field. This certification teaches you about the design and implementation of functional networks. It validates your skills to configure, manage, and maintain switches, routers, and firewalls. You will also learn about the OSI model and troubleshooting network issues. 

2. CompTIA Security+

If you are working in the IT industry then having a good understanding of security is essential. The CompTIA Security+ certification is one of the best certs in IT security and is something that every IT professional should have on their resume. Security+ SY0-501 exam objectives include physical security compliance, risk management, risk mitigation, threat management, intrusion detection, and cryptography. 

3. VMware Certified Professional

The VMwareCertified Professional-Data Center Virtualization 2019 (VCP-DCV 2019) is another one of the industry’s best certifications. The VCP certification proves that a candidate has all the knowledge required to implement, manage, and troubleshoot a vSphere V6.7 infrastructure using the best practices to provide a powerful, flexible, and secure foundation for business. 

4. ITIL Foundation

The ITIL certification is a globally acknowledged credential that validates the ability of IT professionals to structure and implement IT service management strategies based on customers’ requirements. The ITIL 4 Foundation exam assesses candidates’ understanding of the ITIL 4 service management framework. This is a certification that every organization wants their team to have. It will teach you about topics such as service life cycles, roles, functions, service design and implementation, and maintaining value for customers through monitoring and improving services.  

5. Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

The CSM certification teaches you about the Scrum framework and provides an understanding of team roles, events, and artifacts. With the help of this certification, you can expand your career opportunities by adopting Agile practices, demonstrate your attainment of core Scrum knowledge, and engage with Agile practitioners committed to continuous improvement.

There are plenty of IT certifications out there that can help you accelerate your career trajectory. If you are looking for an online e-learning platform that will help you prepare for these cert exams, then uCertify is the right choice for you. uCertify offers comprehensive courses that will help you pass these exams in your first attempt.

Check Out uCertify’s Latest Cybersecurity Essentials Course

The Cybersecurity Essentials course has been designed to provide cybersecurity professionals with a practical platform. The course covers topics such as critical infrastructure security systems and devices; security for local area network components and systems; security for local intelligent computing, how to control devices and systems; and cybersecurity for users and networks attached to the Internet. The course also offers LiveLab where students can experiment and configure hardware such as computers, servers, switches or routers in a risk-free environment. With the ease and convenience of the Internet, our LiveLab helps to develop professionals’ practical IT skills – which are crucial in today’s world of complex computer systems and technologies. The course comes with the scenario-based National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Security Challenges at the beginning of each chapter. This presents descriptions of a particular security setting related to the information that will be presented in the chapter. 

Check Out uCertify’s Latest Cybersecurity Essentials Course

Candidates can also refer to the Cybersecurity Essentials course if they are preparing for a career in IT, networking, or cybersecurity. Professionals who want to improve their network security skills and who need to understand the cybersecurity threats they face and basic options for confronting those threats can also use uCertify’s Cybersecurity Essentials course. If any candidate is also interested in certification for the CompTIA Security+ or Microsoft MTA 98-367 Security Fundamentals, this book can be a great resource for preparation.

Upon the course completion, candidates will learn to apply a systematic approach to securing IT networks and infrastructure. They will also be able to explore the tools and techniques used to protect their data when it leaves the protection of their network and passes through the unprotected territory of the Internet. Candidates will gain a solid understanding of cybersecurity challenges, tools, and techniques, as well as be able to develop the foundations of a professional cybersecurity skillset.

So, start learning the essentials of cybersecurity today with uCertify! This course will help you keep your data secured, protect yourself from cybersecurity threats, and enhance your career prospects.

See What Sydney Smith Is Saying About Our CompTIA Security+ Course

Sydney Smith has more than 13 years of experience in the field of Information Technology. His work involves the installation, termination, and troubleshooting of CAT5E, CAT6, and CAT7 copper cables as well as Fusion Splicing of Single and Multi-mode fiber. Sydney is currently working as a Technical Support Technician at De Beers Marine Namibia (pty) Ltd. He is skilled in troubleshooting, network administration, network engineering, Cisco routers, and computer hardware. He has CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications.

He has recently reviewed our CompTIA Security+ course and provided his valuable feedback. Please read it here:

 Sydney Smith CompTIA Security+ Course Review

“The uCertify course for CompTIA Security+ is an interactive and detailed test preparation material that helps you effectively prepare for the CompTIA SY0-501 certification exam.

The most impressive part of the learn mode was the amount of detailed explanation that is given on a question that is wrongly attempted. The course chapters and assessments are very nicely represented and it is up to the mark.”

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Thank you Sydney, we are glad to have your honest and valuable feedback on our course. 

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Chidiebere Eboh Reviewed uCertify CompTIA Security+ Course

Chidiebere Eboh is an experienced Information Security Analyst at ETHNOS. He is experienced in managing and protecting sensitive information systems of enterprises, performing application vulnerability and Penetration Testing assessments to identify security exposures in applications. He has done Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Microbiology from IMO State University. He has the knowledge and implementation expertise of ISO27001, ISO 20000, and ISO 22301 and CISSP certification as well. We are more than happy to share his feedback provided on our CompTIA Security+ course. Read it here:

Chidiebere Eboh: uCertify CompTIA Security+ Course Review

“I am impressed with the uCertify CompTIA Security+ course. It helps to gain hands-on expertise on the exam topics. It also offers lab that delivers a hands-on experience with minimal risk replacing expensive physical labs.

uCertify platform is very user-friendly which makes it easy to navigate through different chapters of the course. I want to thank uCertify for giving me the opportunity to learn and recommend this course to anyone who is willing to pass CompTIA SY0-501 exam.” 

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Dane Smith’s Feedback on CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 Course and Labs

Dane Smith is working as IT Security Associate in Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited. He has 14+ years of experience in the Information Technology field. He is a highly experienced PC technician with a strong background in software/hardware computer repair (field and lab) and IT network system administration. He also has skills in Microsoft Office, Troubleshooting, Network Security, and many more. He had access to our CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 course and labs. Let us see what he says:

uCertify's CompTIA Security+ Course | Instructor Reviews

The way the course is designed and presented very nicely: quizzes by chapters and knowledge area, readiness score, labs, chapters, and lessons, etc. The course will allow the learners to practice after going through each chapter and knowledge area in detail and test himself. All course questions are based on real CompTIA Security+ exam that will help you to prepare for your certification thoroughly. I encourage everyone who are preparing for SY0-501 certification to go through uCertify courses and labs.

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Thank you, Mr. Smith, for taking out your time for the feedback. It really feels rewarding when we get to hear such customer review.
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