Businesses today are in dire need of skilled IT professionals. In fact, according to a CompTIA study, nearly four out of 10 US IT firms report having openings and are actively seeking applicants for technical positions.

But, as any IT expert in the field will tell you, demand alone isn't quite enough to get your foot in the door. Nowadays, employers look for applicants who are toting the appropriate certifications to make sure they're skilled in the tools and techniques needed to do their jobs.

However, that's not to say you can't work to certify your knowledge, even if you're a complete beginner.

The Complete 2018 CompTIA Certification Training Bundle features more than 140 hours of training to prepare you to ace several CompTIA certification exams in cloud computing, networking, security, and more, and it's on sale for more than 90 percent off its usual retail price.

Featuring 14 courses, this collection guides you through the concepts and ideas you're likely to be testing on during several of CompTIA's certification exams. Here are some course highlights:

CompTIA A+ 220-901

This course will familiarize you with the skills needed to use the most common hardware and software technologies in business and support complex IT infrastructures.

You'll develop competence in areas such as installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security, troubleshooting, customer service, and client communication and emerge ready to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam.

CompTIA Cloud+

CompTIA's Cloud+ is a vendor-neutral certification that validates technical competency in methodology required to implement and maintain cloud technologies securely.

To prepare you for this exam, this course will familiarize you with cloud models, virtualization, infrastructure, security, resource management, and business continuity.

CompTIA Security+ SY0-401

If you're interested in helping keep networks safe from cybercriminals, toting CompTIA's Security+ certification will show you have what it takes.

This training with walk you through core security concepts, like communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, and operational security, so you're ready to pass the certification exam with flying colors.

The Complete 2018 CompTIA Certification Training Bundle normally retails for US$4,927, but it's available today for US$59, saving you more than 90 percent off the usual price.

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