CompTIA - Definition and Overview

CompTIA is an acronym for the "Computing Technology Industry Association". It is a not-for-profit trade association, founded in 1982, and is a provider of many vendor-neutral IT certifications. The certifications are regarded as industry-standard in the field.

The certification offered include:

• A+ - Entry-Level Computer Service
• Network+ - Network Support and Administration
• Server+ - Server Hardware Technology
• Security+ - Computer and Information Security
• HTI+ - Home Technology Integration
• e-Biz+ - e-Commerce
• CTT+ - Certified Trainer
• CDIA+ - Document Imaging and Management
• Linux+ - Linux Operating Systems
• i-Net+ - Internet and Online Technologies
• Project+ - Project Management

CompTIA's certification exams themselves are actually administered through testing centers affiliated with Pearson VUE and Prometric. In addition to certification exams, CompTIA also provides corporate membership.

External links

• CompTIA - "About" Section (http://www.comptia.org/about/default.aspx)
• CompTIA - "Why Join CompTIA?" (http://www.comptia.org/members/whyjoin.aspx)
• Pearson VUE (http://www.vue.com)
• Thomson Prometric (http://www.prometric.com)