IT Certifications

The essay for this lesson is required to be 1,000-1,500-words and clearly demonstrate your understanding of the prompt. Essays should be 5 or more paragraphs with a clear introduction, thesis statement and conclusion, written in APA format. Once completed, submit your work to the Essay Dropbox. You may select from one of the following prompts:

-Certifications are used in every career field to evaluate a persons skill set and capabilities. Define the term certifications. Make sure to describe what an IT certification is and how it differs from non-IT certifications. Finally, discuss how an IT certification can help you to meet your short and long-term career goals. Write a multi-paragraph response.

-What is the purpose of an Information Technology (IT) certification? What specific purpose do IT certifications serve? How do employers use IT certifications to review a prospective employees skill set? Write a multi-paragraph response.

-Certifications are often used by prospective employers to review candidate skill sets and employ ability. Should an IT entrepreneur, therefore, seek a certification? Why or why not? Explain your answer.

-What is the value of an IT certification? Can IT certifications and experience replace IT college degrees? Would you recommend the acquisition of a IT certification to a colleague?

-Certifications and IT degrees each have advantages and disadvantages for the people that earn them. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each and compare them to determine which situations one is better than the other for potential job candidates.

Please review the essay rubric prior to proceeding.

I also included some of the course readings on this topic, but you are also free to use whatever sources you choose.

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