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Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, System Support, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Microsoft Teams, Cloud Computing
Skills you'll gain: Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Database Software, Operating Systems, Computer Networking, IT Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Project Management
Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, Ruby (Programming Language), File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development
In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, IT professionals with specialized skills are highly sought after across many industries. A career in IT provides the opportunity to harness your technical expertise to drive innovation and streamline business processes. Delve into the diverse career paths, critical skills, and various roles within the IT field to embark on a fulfilling and impactful career that shapes the future of technology.
Interested in IT support? Find out more about what an IT support specialist does and popular IT certifications.
Interested in network administration? Read about typical network administrator roles and responsibilities, and explore certifications in networking.
Interested in cloud computing? Dive into a cloud architect's daily work and popular cloud certifications in the field.
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![[Featured Image] A recruiter reviewing a candidate's resume during a job interview, discussing key questions for a network administrator role.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/sFbgS2b1Chlu4mxkvwR8M/b271df4e9b78c2948c4308e0da37599b/GettyImages-1488116945.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] Information security professionals interacting in a professional environment, discussing entry-level information security certifications.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/57FdxAVCpsc3M37eODL9HV/8fb0dbaeb6e68ebe8c99e2cebef8290d/GettyImages-1434116614.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image]: Professionals in a work environment talking about CIPP certification while reviewing data on a laptop.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/7tdHiJAn6qu97Hf75Xi4f4/b60b49548d6a2688202f44858088e558/GettyImages-1249811630.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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![[Featured Image] Cybersecurity professionals collaborate, discussing identity access management (IAM) tools and techniques in a work environment.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/68slQvzz5b6oMArN0dLtbI/5dc2c4a24f941018e5770fea90d24609/GettyImages-2148178483.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] Computer support specialists in a workspace, interacting with each other while discussing certification topics.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/1waZRTE0cvQMQj9gLI5oxo/36beefe1144c96d3f003d9cace52a825/GettyImages-2188069547.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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![[Featured Image] IT professionals in a work environment testing software on their computers.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/1qaC2uHolsDW9UrMneIaDJ/41fa31c0bb63d41e5253e91c263b90ef/GettyImages-2191365038.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] Certified Kubernetes administrators collaborate in a workspace, smiling and interacting while they discuss Kubernetes administration.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/6qMyPvyaowmjisiu5SG2tK/10ebcc515d8de7f061f56b44ba45158a/GettyImages-2045550619.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
