IT Skills Exams

Purpose

TestOut IT Skills certifications are designed for people who are pursuing a career in the information systems and technology (IST) field. Although IST typically has four major areas of specialization, the IT Skills product line measures job skills required for entry- to mid-level information technology (IT) positions.

Database Management

Information Technology

Application Development

Business Systems Management

Target Job Roles

TestOut IT Skills exams measure your ability to work as an IT professional. Typical IT positions can be grouped into three categories: IT support, IT network and systems, and IT security. Below are example job roles commonly associated with these categories.

IT Support

$25,000 - $50,000

Help Desk Support Technician
Computer Technician
Technical Support Specialist

IT Network & Systems

$35,000 - $60,000

Network Technician
Network Administrator
Systems Administrator

IT Security

$40,000 - $65,000

Security Administrator
Security Specialist
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IT Core & Specialized Competency

TestOut IT Skills exams are divided into TestOut IT core competency exams and IT specialized competency exams.

No. 1

IT Core Competency Exams

TestOut IT core competency exams measure fundamental skills required for all IT professionals. TestOut IT core competency exams include:

TestOut IT Fundamentals Pro Exam

The TestOut IT Fundamentals Pro certification measures an examinee's understanding of foundational computer concepts.

TestOut PC Pro Exam

The TestOut PC Pro certification measures a candidate's readiness to work as a computer/IT support professional.

TestOut Network Pro Exam

The TestOut Network Pro certification tests a candidate's ability to work as an entry-level IT network professional.

TestOut Security Pro Exam

The TestOut Security Pro certification evaluates a candidate's readiness to work as an entry-level IT security professional.

TestOut Linux Pro Exam

The TestOut Linux Pro certification tests one's ability to use Linux operating system as an IT professional.

TestOut Client Pro Exam

The TestOut Client Pro certification measures a candidate's ability to use the Windows operating system as an IT Professional.

TestOut Server Pro 2016: Install and Storage Exam

The TestOut Server Pro 2016: Install and Storage certification measures a candidate's ability to manage the Windows Server 2016 operating systems as an IT professional.

No. 2

IT Specialized Competency Exams

TestOut IT specialized competency exams measure a candidate's ability to use specific information technologies to perform real-world IT tasks. Having deeper knowledge and understanding of how to use more advanced IT technologies, such as CISCO devices, or Windows Servers, greatly improves an individual’s ability to obtain entry-level IT positions or advance their career. Currently there are six TestOut IT specialized competency exams:

TestOut CyberDefense Pro Exam

The TestOut CyberDefense Pro certification measures ability to prevent, detect and eliminate cybersecurity threats through rigorous security monitoring.

TestOut Ethical Hacker Pro Exam

The TestOut Ethical Hacker Pro certification measures an examinee's ability to perform tasks commonly performed by IT security professionals such as network and systems administrators and IT security specialists.

TestOut Routing and Switching Pro Exam

The TestOut Routing and Switching Pro certification evaluates a candidate's ability to work with CISCO routing and switching devices as an IT professional. (Routing and Switching Pro v7).

TestOut Routing Pro Exam

The TestOut Routing Pro certification evaluates a candidate's ability to work with CISCO routing devices as an IT professional. (Routing and Switching Pro v6).

TestOut Switching Pro Exam

The TestOut Switching Pro certification evaluates a candidate's ability to work with CISCO switching devices as an IT professional. (Routing and Switching Pro v6).

TestOut Server Pro 2016: Networking Exam

The TestOut Server Pro 2016: Networking certification measures ability to manage a Windows Server 2016 operating system as it pertains to performing network configuration and functionality as an IT professional.

TestOut Server Pro 2016: Identity Exam

The TestOut Server Pro 2016: Identity certification measures ability to manage the Windows Server 2016 operating system as it pertains to performing identity network configuration and functionality tasks as an IT professional.

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