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CompTIA Education Update
Alan Rowland
Education Manager
CompTIA
Welcome to the CompTIA 2010 Update
Alan Rowland
Business Development Manager, Education
CompTIA
Today’s goal is to share information about CompTIA’s education related products and programs, inform you of upcoming changes and answer your questions.
About CompTIA
CompTIA is the leading association representing the international technology community. Our goal is to provide a unified voice, global advocacy and leadership, and to advance industry growth through standards, professional competence, education and business solutions.
Education To Careers program
Launched in the late 1990’s, the Education to Careers program is a collection of benefits and services designed to assist educators promote the value of certification as an educational outcome.
The goal of the E2C program is to remove or reduce financial and other barriers of obtaining certification
Educational institutions purchase an Association membership to take advantage of CompTIA benefits and services
School members may develop partnership opportunities with testing partners, computer recycling programs, etc
Education To Careers program
Three main barriers to certification are cost, fear of failure and lack of access to a convenient test center.
Our market is about evenly split with half high schools and half two year post secondary schools
Overall – 12-15% of students in courses attempt a CompTIA certification test. Ratio is higher in post secondary education
Currently almost 750 member schools in the USOnly 14 JobCorps locations
Education to Careers - Membership evolving to Partnership
What is happening? CompTIA’s mission is to represent the technology industry. Over time we have included related business as members. In 2010, non-technology based members will be migrated to the…
CompTIA Authorized Partner Program CAPP will be organized around business roles – Content Provider, Training Partners, Education, etc. Partners will continue to be supported by CompTIA program staff
Education Partner ProgramWill launch in Q1 of 2011. Existing members will be migrated to Partner status at their renewal date.
A new fee structure will be announced that will lower the annual dues for most Education partners ($500 per member)
CompTIA A+ Exam Update
Exam status• As of Sept 1, 2010, only the 2009 version of the A+ test is available .• CERTIFIED FOR LIFE - any candidate who passes on or before Dec 31,
2010 will hold a certification that never expires• The marketplace will continue to nudge IT professionals
toward the most current and relevant certifications.
CompTIA A+ Exam Update
A+ Certification Renewal • After Jan 1, 2011, a certification will have to be renewed every three years
or the candidate’s certified status will lapse.• Candidates may simply re-test on the most current exam, or may complete
tasks from the continuing education process to be announced.
• Designed to ensure that an individuals skills are current and relevant• A variety of options for skill updating will be provided
• The Renewal program provides great opportunities for school members to offer update prep courses to former students.
Certification Renewal Policy Summary
If certified on or before 12/31/10 – “Good for Life” • certificate will not expire and will not have an expiration date• must enroll in CE on or before 12/31/12 to participate• choose to enroll in CE they have three years from the date of enrollment to complete
their CE activities and earn the appropriate level of units. Upon completion of the CE program (i.e. earning the appropriate level of units and paying all program dues prior to program expiration) they will receive a new ANSI accredited exam(s) certificate, but will also retain their “Good for Life” certificate.
• if not enrolled in CE on or before 12/31/12 to participate in CE will require the individual to retake and pass a CE exam in order to opt back into the CE program
If certified on or after 1/1/11 – Not “Good for Life”• certificate will expire three years from the date certified• three years from date certified to complete CE requirements• candidates that allow their certification to expire must retake and pass the current
CE exam(s) in order to opt back into the CE program
CompTIA Continuing Education Program
• CE program launch targeted for Q4 2010, including online submission and tracking system
• CE participants are subject to an audit at any time during CE program enrollment – therefore submission records are important
• Qualifying CE activities must have been completed no earlier than 90 days prior to starting a CE cycle
• Based on DOD feedback we will be implementing Max units per activities – TBD based on current discussions
• Individuals will be enrolled into the CE program that is for the highest CompTIA level certification held, therefore if they hold CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ they will only need to participate in CE for Security+ to keep all three certifications current
Other Exam Updates
What about other CompTIA Exams? • Currently, only A+, Network+ and Security+ are affected by the 3-year
certification expiration rule. • Linux+ is changing from a one test to a two test certification this fall. We
have partnered with the Linux Professional Institute to combine the best parts of our exam content to release Linux+, Powered by LPI
• Strata certificate exams have been released• New exam programs are being explored • A new exam roadmap will soon debut that will clearly articulate the vision for
CompTIA certification programs and products
What is CompTIA Strata?
• Strata is CompTIA’s certificate program that offers credentials for entry-level to advanced IT professionals
• Strata certificates validate knowledge in several IT subjects, including Green IT, Technical Sales and entry-level PC concepts
• Strata certificate holders can work in a wide variety of industries, such as: healthcare, biotechnology, graphic design, music and digital video production, Green IT, finance and more
Who should take the Strata exam?
• Individuals seeking a new career in IT
• Students new to the job market
• Professionals in technology or technology sales careers
• Individuals considering CompTIA A+ or other IT industry certifications
• Certified IT career professionals who want to enhance their credentials (e.g. Green IT)
CompTIA Strata – Specialized Exams
Certificate holders can implement environmentally sound techniques in:
• Disposal
• Preservation of power
• Reduction of an organization’s carbon footprint
• Virtualization on IT systems
• Calculations of ROI involved in Green IT initiatives
Green IT
• Cost-effective exams
– Strata exams from $99
– Academic price - $59
• Condensed Training Time
– Comprehensive study in as little as 2 days
– Flexible options for instructor-led or self-paced training
CompTIA Strata:A Small Investment for a Large Return
Exam Target Candidates
Hands-On Experience Required
Exam Purpose
Next Steps or Potential Career
Outcomes
Credential Earned
Number of Exams
High School Students
Community College Students
Job Changers
None Demonstrates basic knowledge
of computer terminology and
functionality
Train for A+ and other professional IT certifications.
Internship to gain hands-on experience
Certificate of Achievement
1 exam 70 questions
High School Students
Community College Students
University Students
IT Professionals
Minimum 500 hours lab or field experience
Validates technical skills in installation, preventative maintenance,
networking and troubleshooting
Train for Network+, and other professional IT certifications
Become a candidate for entry-level job roles such as Help Desk Technician, Depot/Bench Technician
Professional Certification
2 exams 100 questions each exam
A+ and Strata IT Fundamentals Comparison
Strata IT Fundamentals A+ Essentials A+ Practical Application
Hardware
Identify, and explain PC vocabulary and functions Categorize, explain, compare, install PC's and laptops
Install, configure & maintain and repair/replace PC's, laptops and printers.
Troubleshooting, Repair and Maintenance
Recognize common operational problems Explain: troubleshooting theory, common PC/laptop hardware, OS and printer sypmtoms Troubleshoot connectivity issues
Integrate common preventative maintenance techniques
Differentiate between Window OS directory structures
Evaluate and resolve common issues
O.S and SoftwareDemonstrate ability to set up a basic PC
workstation Compare and contrast Windows O.S Select commands, utilities and evaluate results
Install basic software Demonstrate proper OS usage Evaluate, resolve OS issues
NetworkingIdentify wireless networking terms Categorize network types and cables Install and configure a small home office
Troubleshoot client-side connectivity issues
SecurityRecognize security risks and ways to prevent
them Explain basic principles of security. Prevent, torubleshoot and remove viruses
Summarize security features Implement security measures and troubleshoot common issues
Operational Procedure
Identify basic hardware compatibility issues and operational problems caused by hardware
Apply appropriate safety and environmental features
Identify Green techniques, equipment and procedures
Demonstrate appropriate communication and professionalism
Strata IT Fundamentals and A+ Objective Comparison
Other CompTIA news
Breakaway– A unique track of sessions specifically designed for
educators by educators will be held at this annual conference in Washington, D.C
– SAVE THE DATE - August 1-4, 2011
Testing Centers– We constantly encourage schools to open an on
campus test site– Both Prometric and Pearson VUE will work with you to
start a site at your campus
Q & A
What questions do you have about….??• A+ certification renewal • Strata - a certificate, not a certification• Misc – testing center, Breakaway Conference• Other..
THANK YOU!For More Information!
• Alan Rowland
Business Development Manager-Education
CompTIA
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