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Is CompTIA certification necessary if you have a computer science degree?

  • 1.  Is CompTIA certification necessary if you have a computer science degree?

    Posted Wed March 23, 2022 04:24 AM

    CompTIA certification and computer science degree are two different fields of study. For better understanding, first, you must be aware of the difference between the CompTIA certification and the computer science degree.

    CompTIA Certifications – CompTIA is a leading computer technology industry association that offers popular certifications, including CompTIA Security+, CompTIA A+, and CompTIA Network+. These certifications prove the skills and knowledge of IT professionals on certain topics. If you pass an IT certification, it can help you succeed in your IT career.

    Computer Science Degree – It covers topics related to computers, computational systems, computer engineering, and data science. It can be helpful in the IT career, but it is not necessarily essential.

    So, the answer to which one is more important a CompTIA certification or computer science degree depends on what career field you choose. If you want to build a career in the IT sector, you must know that a computer science degree is typically not mandatory. However, CompTIA certification, in some cases, are and so can help you achieve the height of success in the IT sector.



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