If you thought all that time spent indoors over the past year probably prompted many people with IT aspirations to bone up on key disciplines and get certified…well, you’re pretty bright. That’s exactly what happened. According to a survey, certification exams were up 16 percent in 2020, with 30 percent of those students saying the pandemic motivated their new learning. Meanwhile, over 90 percent of respondents said certification increased their confidence, 86 percent said they’d be pursuing more certifications, and 28 percent report they’d earned a pay raise for their new abilities. In the world of IT certifications, it doesn’t get more impactful than credentials from CompTIA. And if you want to know more about networked systems, Cisco and their certifications remain the gold standard. Right now, the training in The Premium CompTIA and Cisco Networking Certification Prep Bundle ($29.99, over 90 percent off, from TNW Deals) can help students load up on both, endorsements from two of the most respected oversight bodies in IT that your work measures up. This collection of eight courses covers over 75 hours worth of material, all aimed at helping students pass six valuable CompTIA and Cisco exams. As for networking, Cisco is king, so the remaining courses dive into handling their networking hardware and software, starting with three courses to help students pass the all-important Cisco CCNA 200-301 exam. This training covers networking basics, switching, routing, and other information students will definitely see on the test, which challenges networking knowledge of areas like IP, security training, and more. Learners also have access to a prep course packed with practice tests to get an accurate handle on exactly how much you know, including hands-on labs putting the networking training into practice. The Premium CompTIA and Cisco Networking Certification would normally cost $1,600, but as part of this collection, it’s available now for a whole lot less, just $29.99. Prices are subject to change.
