In an unsure economy, it is essential to know that the service you are receiving will be of the highest quality. Working with an IT company who has, not only the knowledge, but the backing of the industry will bring you that peace of mind. A certified Professional has been through the training, and proven to themselves and to the industry that they have the experience and the knowledge, of industry proven best practices, required to do the job right. There are numerous vendors that will provide training and testing for the IT professional. Among these companies are:
· Microsoft who provide certifications for all of their software platforms
· CompTIA who provide vendor neutral hardware and software and networking certifications
· Dell, IBM, HP and Apple who provide certifications specific to installation and maintenance of their hardware platforms
· Cisco who provide certifications specific to the installation and management of their products
A number of software vendors have now begun to introduce application certifications for their products, including Adobe, Sun, and Oracle.