(Computing Technology Industry Association, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, www.comptia.org) Formerly ABCD:The Microcomputer Industry Association, it is a membership organization of resellers, distributors and manufacturers dedicated to business ethics and professionalism, founded in 1982. It sets voluntary guidelines and is involved with many issues including product returns, freight and warranty claims and price protection.
CompTIA is also well known for its certifications for computer professionals, all of which have a plus sign at the end of their names as outlined in the following list. See certification.
CompTIA is also well known for its certifications for computer professionals, all of which have a plus sign at the end of their names as outlined in the following list. See certification.
Short Name (Full Name) or Field of Coverage A+ Computer service technician CDIA+ (Certified Document Imaging Architect) i-Net+ Internet, intranet, extranet skills Network+ Network support and administration Server+ Industry Standard Server Architecture Linux+ Linux OS proficiency IT Project+ IT project management e-Biz+ E-Business concepts and technologies CTT+ (Certified Technical Trainer) Security+ Security specialist HTI+ (Home Technology Integrator)
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- A+ Certification Prep Course (2009 Edition)
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- Training 2009-11-01
- PrepLogic: A+ Essentials (220-701) 3.1.3035 (Windows)
- This PrepLogic Practice Exam is ProCert Labs Tested and CompTIA Approved study material. It covers all the objectives for A+ Essentials (220-701) exam. Unlimited, FREE auto-updates are provided so you're never behind on any topic. The whole package comes as an automatic download so there's no waiting or shipping charges.
- Software downloads 2009-09-04
- PrepLogic: A+ Practical Application (220-702) 3.1.3035 (Windows)
- This PrepLogic Practice Exam is ProCert Labs Tested and CompTIA Approved study material. It covers all the objectives for A+ Practical Application(220-702) exam. Unlimited, free auto-updates are provided so you're never behind on any topic. The whole package comes as an automatic download so there's no waiting or shipping charges.
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- Discussion threads 2009-07-27
- uCertify Security+ - BR0-001 8.01.05 (Windows)
- PrepKit Security+ BR0-001, CompTIA Security+ Bridge Exam is an interactive software application that helps you learn, tracks your progress, identifies areas for improvements and simulates the actual exam. This PrepKit contains 5 interactive practice tests with over 453 challenging questions guaranteed to comprehensively cover all the objectives for the BR0-001:...
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- uCertify A+ - 220-603 8.04.05 (Windows)
- PrepKit A+ 220-603, A+ Remote Support Technician is an interactive software application that helps you learn, tracks your progress, identifies areas for improvements and simulates the actual exam. This PrepKit contains 8 interactive practice tests with over 580 challenging questions guaranteed to comprehensively cover all the objectives for the 220-603:...
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- uCertify A+ - 220-604 8.03.05 (Windows)
- PrepKit A+ 220-604, A+ Depot Technician is an interactive software application that helps you learn, tracks your progress, identifies areas for improvements and simulates the actual exam. This PrepKit contains 6 interactive practice tests with over 524 challenging questions guaranteed to comprehensively cover all the objectives for the 220-604: CompTIA...
- Software downloads 2009-07-18
- PrepLogic: Security+ (SY0-201) 3.1.3035 (Windows)
- This PrepLogic Practice Exam is ProCert Labs Tested and CompTIA Approved study material. It covers all the exam objectives for Security+ (SY0-201) and includes 400 challenging questions and 4 practice exams. It's built to simulate the actual exam. Unlimited, free auto-updates are provided so you're never behind on any topic....
- Software downloads 2009-07-16
- uCertify Project-plus - CPK0-002 8.00.05 (Windows)
- PrepKit Project-plus CPK0-002, CompTIA Project+ is an interactive software application that helps you learn, tracks your progress, identifies areas for improvements and simulates the actual exam. This PrepKit contains 4 interactive practice tests with over 200 challenging questions guaranteed to comprehensively cover all the objectives for the CPK0-002: CompTIA Project+...
- Software downloads 2009-07-15
- uCertify Network+ - N10-004 8.03.05 (Windows)
- PrepKit Network+ N10-004, CompTIA Network+ (2009 Edition) is an interactive software application that helps you learn, tracks your progress, identifies areas for improvements and simulates the actual exam. This PrepKit contains 8 interactive practice tests with over 635 challenging questions guaranteed to comprehensively cover all the objectives for the N10-004:...
- Software downloads 2009-05-26
- uCertify A+ - 220-602 practice test 8.03.05 (Windows)
- PrepKit A+ 220-602, A+ IT Technician is an interactive software application that helps you learn, tracks your progress, identifies areas for improvements and simulates the actual exam. This PrepKit contains 5 interactive practice tests with over 439 challenging questions guaranteed to comprehensively cover all the objectives for the 220-602: CompTIA...
- Software downloads 2009-05-14
- uCertify Linux+ - XK0-002 8.08.05 (Windows)
- PrepKit Linux+ XK0-002, Linux + (2004) Linux Plus is an interactive software application that helps you learn, tracks your progress, identifies areas for improvements and simulates the actual exam. This PrepKit contains 9 interactive practice tests with over 569 challenging questions guaranteed to comprehensively cover all the objectives for the...
- Software downloads 2009-05-07
- uCertify A+ - 220-601 practice test 8.06.05 (Windows)
- PrepKit A+ 220-601, A+ Essentials is an interactive software application that helps you learn, tracks your progress, identifies areas for improvements and simulates the actual exam. This PrepKit contains 8 interactive practice tests with over 698 challenging questions guaranteed to comprehensively cover all the objectives for the 220-601: CompTIA A+...
- Software downloads 2009-05-06
- Network+ Prep Course
- View Available Dates and LocationsCompTIA's Network+ is the premier vendor-neutral networking certification. Our Network+ Prep Course is designed to provide the foundation you need not only to be productive on the job but also to be successful in more specialized topics and in your pursuit of vendor-specific...
- Training 2009-05-01
- Security+ Prep Course
- View Available Dates and LocationsCompTIA's Security+ is the premier vendor-neutral security certification and is included in the approved list of certifications to meet DoD Directive 8570.1 requirements. Our Security+ courseware has received CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum CAQC approval. The CompTIA CAQC symbol assures you that all test...
- Training 2009-05-01
- PrepLogic: Network+ (N10-004) 3.1.3035.30551 (Windows)
- The PrepLogic Network+ 2009 Practice Exam features 300 quality practice questions and 3 exam modules. The practice exam covers all exam objectives for CompTIA Network+ 2009 including: Network Technologies, Network Media and Topologies, Network Devices, Network Management, Network Tools and Network Security.
- Software downloads 2009-04-20
- uCertify Security-plus - SY0-201 8.03.05 (Windows)
- PrepKit Security-plus SY0-201, CompTIA Security+ (2008 Edition) is an interactive software application that helps you learn, tracks your progress, identifies areas for improvements and simulates the actual exam. This PrepKit contains 8 interactive practice tests with over 680 challenging questions guaranteed to comprehensively cover all the objectives for the SY0-201:...
- Software downloads 2009-03-30
- 10 reasons IT certification will be important in 2009
- Guest post: In the midst of staggering business and economic turmoil, you need all the tools at your disposal to help shore up your career prospects. See why TechRepublic's Erik Eckel believes IT certification will become increasingly important for IT pros and the organizations that rely on them. You can...
- Blog posts 2009-01-02
- How to be a better techie in 2009
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- Blog posts 2008-12-30
- uCertify eBiz+ - EK0-002 8.02.05 (Windows)
- PrepKit eBiz+ EK0-002, eBiz+ is an interactive software application that helps you learn, tracks your progress, identifies areas for improvements and simulates the actual exam. This PrepKit contains 6 interactive practice tests with over 505 challenging questions guaranteed to comprehensively cover all the objectives for the EK0-002: CompTIA eBiz+ exam....
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