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Latest Developments
In October 2005, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) launched a new phase of partnership to collaborate on existing and prospective awards for Scottish education and training. This collaboration is part of SQA’s Digital media and ICT Vendor Alliance (DIVA) programme.
The agreement was formally launched in Glasgow on 26 October 2005 by Matthew Poyiadgi, Regional Director for CompTIA, with Anton Colella, Chief Executive, and John Young, Director of Qualifications, for SQA.
It covers:
- Maintenance and onward development of existing awards incorporating CompTIA units, focusing initially on Server+, Inet+ and Security+ in the context of SQA’s HN Computer Internetworking framework.
- Investigation of new qualifications in areas such as Linux+ and HTI+.
- Facilitation of ‘train-the-trainer’ courses for new certifications.
- Collaboration on career progression and associated learning pathways in line with the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).
- Associate Membership of CompTIA by SQA.
- Review of the potential for a CompTIA Scottish Advisory Council.
Latest Developments
Computing Technology Industry Association and Consumer Electronics Association to Offer New Certification for Home Technology Integrators
CEA-CompTIA DHTI+ credential covers all aspects of connected home
Press: Oakbrook Terrace, IL, November 15, 2006
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) and the Consumer Electronic Association (CEA) announced today they are collaborating on a new professional certification for individuals working in the growing field of home technology integration.
The CEA-CompTIA Digital Home Technology Integrator+ certification (CEA-CompTIA DHTI+) is a new credential that will cover all aspects of the connected home, focusing on the personal computer as the controlling hub.
"The worlds of consumer electronics and information technology are converging in the connected home of the 21st century," said John Venator, president and chief executive officer, CompTIA. "Technicians must have skills in both worlds to provide the product installation, integration, service, and support that consumers need to fully enjoy a connected home lifestyle. CEA-CompTIA DHTI+ certification is a significant step forward in making this a reality."
The new certification will map to specific job roles and skills in home technology integration, such as:
- System infrastructure and integration, including user interfaces and control processors; network setup and support; and internet access and protocol.
- Digital home entertainment and distribution, including digital rights management and IP; media center PCs and entertainment PCs.
- Digital home control of telecommunications, lighting, energy management, and security.
The certification is targeted at the home technology system installers and integrators who install, service and maintain digital home products. CompTIA recommends that individuals have 18-24 months experience in some area of home integration technology.
CEA and CompTIA are working collaboratively to bring the certification to market and promote its use within the home technology integration industry. CompTIA is responsible for developing, managing and maintaining the certification.
For more information, visit http://certification.comptia.org
Update Plans for CompTIA A+
Press: Oakbrook Terrace, IL, June 6, 2006 CompTIA announced today that it is updating its CompTIA A+ certification offering to reflect the evolution of skills required for individuals embarking on a career in technology and by the employers who hire them.
The updated CompTIA A+ certification will continue to include two high stakes exams delivered as computer-based tests in a proctored environment. One exam will cover core competencies in the latest hardware and software technologies, including a greater emphasis on information security skills, safety and environmental issues and soft skills. The second exam will focus on how to apply the skills in specific job environments. Candidates and employers will have the ability to select the second exam that best fits their employment goals, or employee needs, such as IT technician, remote support or depot technician.
The updated CompTIA A+ exams are scheduled for availability in the third quarter of 2006.
Additional information on exam objectives, launch dates, available courseware, and other details related to the update of CompTIA A+ certification is available at http://certification.comptia.org.
For more information on DIVA developments with CompTIA, contact Mark Plunkett: mplunkett@comptia.org.