According to the CompTIA 2024 State of the Channel, 42% of firms worry about the ongoing talent and skills shortage. As MSPs and solutions provider look to move into new disciplines like AI and deeper into existing markets like cybersecurity and data services, the competition for skilled workers is only going to heat up. As a result, the resources necessary to hire, train and manage people represents a challenge.
It’s a challenge the CompTIA Community can help you with, in the form of IT training and valuable discounts—20% off CompTIA certifications and up to 60% off training materials to be exact.
Boost Employee Retention, Promote from Within
One of the most damaging consequences of a skills shortage is poor employee retention. For small to mid-size organizations specifically, low employee retention has a high cost. But turnover doesn’t just affect your company, it also impacts your workers by burdening remaining employees with tasks departed employees were once responsible for. This, in turn, can lead to low morale and the vicious turnover cycle continues.
Providing your employees with targeted training and CompTIA certifications can boost your company’s rate of employee retention and job satisfaction, but that’s not all. The benefits of getting employees CompTIA certified go beyond.
Additional benefits of investing in CompTIA certifications include:
Improving employee loyalty. Offering employees the opportunity to get CompTIA certified can make them feel valued and invested in. This naturally leads to increased loyalty and commitment to their organizations.
Upskilling employees. The main objective of getting employees CompTIA certified is to increase their skill level. In doing so, the IT skills gap narrows, staff turnover is reduced, employee job satisfaction is increases and money is saved.
Keeping IT professionals aware of tech trends. Trends in IT change rapidly. CompTIA certifications help IT pros stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends and best practices. And when IT employees are aware of current tech trends, so are the organizations they work for.
Promoting cost savings. Because they can increase staff retention by improving job satisfaction rates, CompTIA certifications promote cost savings. For example, organizations that choose to get employees CompTIA certified can expect less frequent recruitment and onboarding costs and you can expect to recruit from within more frequently.
Your CompTIA Community Member Certification Discount
CompTIA Community members receive a 20% discount on certifications and up to 60% off training materials. These valuable discounts make membership a smart investment that adds up quickly, whether your company has one or 100 employees on your team in need of upskilling.
CompTIA certifications align with IT infrastructure, data analytics and cybersecurity career paths, with each added certification representing a deepening of expertise. Core certifications, like CompTIA A+, lay the groundwork for the specialized pathway certifications, and additional professional certifications cover necessary IT skills like project management. Vendor-neutral CompTIA certifications are industry recognized and will ensure the IT professionals working for your company have the latest knowledge to support your business and customers.
“The IT channel faces challenges with cybersecurity risks, a shortage of skilled professionals, navigating fast-paced technology changes and ensuring a smooth integration of these changes,” said Hannah O’Donnell, vice president of sales at GreatAmerica Financial Services and chair of the CompTIA Community – North America. “Adapting to evolving market demands will be our biggest challenge and area of opportunity for the future of the IT channel.”
CompTIA certifications support internal talent development by providing employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to advance within their organization. By becoming CompTIA certified, employees will naturally help close the IT skills gap and increase productivity.
Join the CompTIA Community
MSP company membership is a strategic investment in your business and your career. When you join the CompTIA Community everyone at your company will benefit from:
- CompTIA certifications with a 20% discount
- Free event registration for your entire staff
- CompTIA industry research and business tools
- Exclusive cybersecurity programs
- Powerful networking and mentoring
- Vendor-neutral industry education
- Opportunities to make an impact
“The CompTIA Community opens your vision to what your company can do in five years or 10 years—who should we work with to be an innovative company,” said Steven Tytgat, CEO, Tyneso, “It’s not just tech, it’s business.”
Join today at Connect.CompTIA.org or reach out to a membership representative at [email protected].
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