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CompTIA

(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.

 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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The A+ certification offered in the region for the first time is open to full-time students and employees keen to advance via the latest in standards set by the Computing Technology Industry Association.

Training specialist offers new courses for 'techies' leading edge In ... by The Journal (Newcastle, England)

Tech professionals are willing to bypass their BlackBerry, set aside their cell phone and ignore their iPod, but they cannot go a day without their laptop or desktop computer, a new Web poll conducted by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) reveals.

Computers come first by Communications News

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) has launched CompTIA Press, a comprehensive line of courseware and related products aimed at information technology professionals.

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