CompTIA Tech+ Study Guide, 3rd Edition

Introduction

If you’re picking up this book, it means it’s likely that either you’re thinking about getting into the IT industry, or you are relatively new to it. Either way, you are probably getting advice from nearly everyone you meet. One of the common refrains you probably hear is “Get certified!” With so many certifications out there, you might wonder where to start—CompTIA Tech+ is that place.

Certification is one of the best things you can do for your career if you are working in, or want to break into, the IT profession, because it proves that you know what you’re talking about regarding the subjects in which you’re certified. It also powerfully endorses you as a professional in a way that’s similar to a physician being board certified ...