Join the Growing IT Field of Cybersecurity!
With Training from Asher College
Are you interested in a career in a growing field? The information technology field is growing, and IT workers who are skilled in cybersecurity methods and practices are in particularly high demand. At Asher College, we offer the training programs you need to join this growing field. Many of our IT programs incorporate aspects of cybersecurity into the curriculum and training, and all of Asher’s IT programs are designed to prepare students for industry-recognized CompTIA certifications, including the CompTIA Security+ certification. With Asher’s IT training programs, you can get the hands-on training, practical experience, and industry support you need to join the growing IT field of cybersecurity!
The field of IT is growing, and so is employment in this sector. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 13 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. The growth in this sector is expected to add about 667,600 new jobs to the American economy by 2030. Much of this employment growth is due to the growing demand for workers skilled in cloud computing, the collection and storage of big data, and information security.
If you are interested in joining this growing field of IT cybersecurity, the CompTIA Security+ certification is both the starting point and the centerpiece for your cybersecurity career. This certification demonstrates that you have the foundational knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to entry-level cybersecurity jobs. With performance-based questions, it emphasizes the hands-on practical skills used by junior IT auditors, systems administrators, network administrators, and security administrators.
Employers from Fortune 500 companies to the U.S. government value CompTIA as an authority in cybersecurity certifications. These professional certifications are highly valued by employers, as they demonstrate to employers the level of your skills and training. At Asher College, we are a CompTIA Academy Partner, and we offer several different IT programs to prepare you for the CompTIA certifications, including programs designed to train you specifically for the CompTIA Security+ Certified Professional certification.
Asher’s Computer and Network Technician, Computer Information Specialist, Network Support Specialist, and Tech Support Specialist programs are designed to prepare students for the Security+ Certification, amongst other professional certifications. In each of these programs, Asher students learn the essentials of PC, network, and cybersecurity. Through hands-on instruction from experienced faculty, students learn the essential principles for network security and risk management. Hands-on experience and first-hand exposure to the IT industry enables students to be competent in performing network threat analysis, configuring network systems to secure applications, and understanding the policies and regulations around network security.
Asher College’s programs also include certification prep, proctoring, and certification fees (depending on the program). These certifications include CompTIA’s IT Fundamentals, A+, Network+, Security+, and Linux+. Earning combinations of these certifications can help our graduates gain additional CompTIA certifications. In the CompTIA Infrastructure Career Pathway, students who earn their A+ and Network+ certifications are awarded the CompTIA IT Operations Specialist. Students who earn their A+ and Linux+ certifications can gain the CompTIA Systems Support Specialist and students who become certified in Network+ and Linux+ will gain the CompTIA Linux Network Professional. In the CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway, students who earn their A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications can also earn the CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist. Asher College also teaches and proctors exams for Microsoft, Cisco and AWS certifications.
With training from Asher College, you can gain the skills, certifications, and knowledge you need to be prepared for a career in the growing IT field of cybersecurity. With limited class sizes, personalized instruction, and hands-on training, you will gain the confidence to obtain professional certifications and enter the job market. Plus, Asher’s IT programs are designed to train you in a short amount of time, so you can get to work in your new career, sooner. If you are ready to launch your career in the growing IT cybersecurity field, don’t wait any longer – contact Asher College to learn more today! Make cybersecurity your career, with training from Asher College!
