Student Honor Societies: CompTIA
CompTIA
CompTIA is home to thousands of member companies and millions of IT professionals who design, implement, manage and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy. The CompTIA student membership was developed to assist students as they look to start, grow, and advance their IT careers. From professional development resources and actionable career advice to certifications discounts and scholarships opportunities. CompTIA Student members get access to the in-demand training and skills that help them land and succeed in their first tech jobs. Check out https://www.comptia.org/ for more.
Requirements to Join
DeVry’s CompTIA National Chapter is open to all students in the College of Engineering & Information Sciences and Keller Graduate School of Management. We hold monthly meetings, learn about upcoming events, network with other students, expand their knowledge of various tech topics like robotics, Internet-of-Things, coding, and have various technology domains.
To sign up for free student membership, complete a simple registration form https://connect.comptia.org/join-now/register After signing up, you will start receiving both the CompTIA weekly newsletter and the monthly IT Career newsletter.
Point of Contact for Questions
If you have questions, please reach out to CompTIA Student Chapter Advisors:
- Dr. Simon Obeid sobeid@devry.edu
- Dr. Rebecca Zeng jzeng@devry.edu
- Dr. Jude Lamour jlamour@devry.edu
- Prof. Ahmed Azam aazam@devry.edu
Activities
“Why Get a Project Management Certification and how to study for CompTIA Project+”
Present By: Dr. Simon Obeid
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Date/Time: Thursday, Dec 12th @ 5:00 pm CST/6:00 pm EST |
In this workshop, we will discuss how to study for CompTIA Project+? What skills does CompTIA Project+ cover? Why get a project management certification?
To Join:
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Member Benefits
Career Resources
- CompTIA Resource Center: CompTIA CompTIA creates a wealth of content that not only follows technology trends but helps shape the future of technology and its application as well. (https://www.comptia.org/resources)
- Webinars: Our IT webinars feature an all-star roster of speakers from every corner of the IT industry. These line, interactive seminars allow you to engage with experts in your field and advance your knowledge and skillset in a virtual environment. (https://connect.comptia.org/events/webinars/on-demand)
- IT Career Center: Learn about IT Jobs in every industry and skilled IT professional that are in demand. From technical and professional skills to career advice and education, CompTIA has the resources you need to start an IT career or grow in your current role. (https://www.comptia.org/resources/it-career-center)
- IT Skills Hub: Learn about what IT professionals are in demand and where continued technology job growth is strong. Read about trends in the tech workforce, which technical skills are sought after by employers, average IT salaries and tech career paths. (https://www.comptia.org/resources/it-workforce)
- IT Career Roadmap: CompTIA IT career planning tool. (https://www.comptia.org/content/it-careers-path-roadmap)
- Salary Calculator: Estimate your salary and know your worth during your job search. (https://www.comptia.org/content/it-salary-calculator)
- Certifications and Jobs: See what jobs you could have with CompTIA certifications and learn more about what each job entails and how to get there, from entry-level to advanced IT roles. (https://www.comptia.org/content/lp/it-certifications-job-match)
- Find a Job: CompTIA has partnered with ZipRecruiter to help you find open positions from ZipRecruiter’s job openings, including hundreds of thousands of positions for IT professionals. (https://www.comptia.org/content/lp/ziprecruiter
Scholarships
- The CompTIA Scholarship program honors aspiring technology professionals that are positively impacting local IT communities, advancing the vision and mission of CompTIA and make significant contributions to the tech industry while pursuing a career in technology. CompTIA awards $2,000 scholarships to student members looking to pursue a career in technology. (https://certs.comptia.org/fallscholarship/)
Up to 50% discount on the CompTIA certifications and training
- CompTIA student members are eligible to receive discounts on certification vouchers and learning products from the Academic Marketplace. Student members must go through the same validation process to receive the discount.
- To sign up to receive student discount pricing, you must first create an account on the academic store(https://academic-store.comptia.org/user/signup). Only students who are actively enrolled in US degree granting Title IV Universities may qualify for academic pricing.