CompTIA Introduces CompTIA Authorized Partner Program.Open to certification courseware, training and exam delivery partners OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- CompTIA, the leading trade association for the information technology (IT) industry, today introduced the CompTIA Authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: Partner Program, a new cohesive cohesive, n the capability to cohere or stick together to form a mass. , managed channel for all CompTIA learning products and services including its portfolio of vendor-neutral certifications for IT professionals. "We work closely with our partners around the world to help IT professionals advance their knowledge, skills and career credentials CREDENTIALS, international law. The instruments which authorize and establish a public minister in his character with the state or prince to whom they are addressed. If the state or prince receive the minister, he can be received only in the quality attributed to him in his credentials. in order to raise on-the-job performance levels," said Terry Erdle, senior vice president, skills certification, CompTIA. "With the introduction of this program, CompTIA is expanding its commitment by adding substantial resources and working collaboratively with our partners to increase market impact and customer satisfaction." The CompTIA Authorized Partner Program is designed to help CompTIA business partners grow their business by recognizing them as leaders in their field through powerful sales and marketing tools, increased resources and closer links to businesses seeking training providers. In its introductory phase the program is targeted at CompTIA delivery partners whose primary focus is on IT training, delivered in classroom, virtual classroom or blended learning Blended Learning is the combination of multiple approaches to learning. Blended learning can be accomplished through the use of 'blended' virtual and physical resources. A typical example of this would be a combination of technology-based materials and face-to-face sessions used environments. To be considered for the program, training providers must: * Offer courses at their own training centers, client site, rented space or online. * Offer at least one CompTIA certification training course using instructors who are certified See certification. in the exams they teach. * Use CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum (CAQC CAQC CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum CAQC Campus Alberta Quality Council (Canada) CAQC Catawba Air Quality Committee CAQC Civil Affairs Qualification Course CAQC Cercle d'Affaires Québec Chine ) materials in their courses to ensure a high level of quality, instructional design Instructional design is the practice of arranging media (communication technology) and content to help learners and teachers transfer knowledge most effectively. The process consists broadly of determining the current state of learner understanding, defining the end goal of and 100 percent correlation to CompTIA certification exams. The selection process to join the partner program involves a rigorous audit on the standards of course offerings, training provisions, facilities and overall customer care. Successful applicants will receive a rating of silver, gold or platinum, depending on the extent of portfolio and service offerings. Program participants will have access to the latest industry research and information in IT industry trends, changes in skills and certification needs of employers and employment data. CompTIA also will establish a marketing development fund program to assist partners with marketing initiatives related to CompTIA's 12 certifications as well as the new CompTIA Strata stra·ta n. A plural of stratum. strata Noun the plural of stratum USAGE: Strata is sometimes wrongly used as a singular noun: this stratum (not strata) Fundamentals exam series. Other benefits to participants will include discounts on CompTIA exam vouchers and complimentary exam vouchers for instructors. Courseware from CompTIA Press and CompTIA CAQC providers is also available at discounted prices. About CompTIA CompTIA is the voice of the world's information technology (IT) industry. Its members are the companies at the forefront of innovation; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their investments in technology. CompTIA is dedicated to advancing industry growth through its educational programs, market research, networking events, professional certifications Professional certification, trade certification, or professional designation, often called simply certification or qualification, is a designation earned by a person to assure that he/she is qualified to perform a job or task. , and public policy advocacy. For more information, please visit www.comptia.org. |
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