PrepLogic and CompTIA: A Profitable Partnership
As an organization, CompTIA is a member-driven, non-profit trade association focused on advancing the global interests of IT professionals around the world. All proceeds are immediately re-invested into programs that continually further the IT community in the United States and abroad. CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ and Server+ certifications form the basic foundation for all IT certifications.
As a part of CompTIA’s Authorized Partner Program, PrepLogic has developed an excellent relationship with CompTIA organization over the past 13 years. Our close ties with CompTIA allow us to stay up to date with the latest policies and procedures that in turn drive the development of our quality CompTIA training resources. The partnership also enhances each student’s learning experience and provides for a higher quality testing experience. As a CompTIA-recognized provider of quality exam preparation resources, our quality IT training resources continually evolve ahead of current industry standards and study methods.
CompTIA’s programs reach across the globe, with offices in Australia, China, Japan, South Africa, the UK and the United States. CompTIA’s A+, Network+ and Security+ certifications are all accredited by the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). The ISO is a global body that approves procedures used by personnel certification bodies like CompTIA. A strict ISO requirement states that all individuals must have a way to renew the currency of their certifications that they hold.
PrepLogic: CompTIA Preparation Resources
Although CompTIA provides the most basic of exams, approaching the tests without proper preparation and study often results in the loss of money and time spent. For over 13 years, PrepLogic has been assisting IT professionals around the globe prepare for their CompTIA exams with quality self-study CompTIA training materials.
Below is a list of current CompTIA exam codes that are scheduled for retirement, along with their replacement exam names and corresponding codes:
| Exam Name |
Exam Code |
Languages |
Retirement Date |
Replacement |
| CompTIA A+ |
220-601
220-602
JK0-601
JK0-602
JK0-603
JK0-604 |
All |
August 31, 2010* |
220-701 and 220-702 |
| CompTIA Convergence+ |
XK0-002 |
All |
October 31, 2010 |
CompTIA CTP+, CN0-201 |
| CompTIA A+(Bridge) |
BR0-003 |
All |
December 31, 2010 |
No Replacement |
| CompTIA Network+ (Bridge) |
BR0-002 |
All |
December 31, 2010 |
No Replacement |
| CompTIA Security+ (Bridge) |
BR0-001 |
All |
December 31, 2010 |
No Replacement |
| CompTIA Server+ |
SK0-002 |
All |
December 31, 2010 |
SK0-003 |
| CompTIA RFID+ |
RF0-001 |
All |
December 31, 2011 |
No Replacement |
| CompTIA CDIA+ |
225-030 |
All |
December 31, 2011 |
No Replacement |
| CompTIA Project+ |
PK0-002 |
All |
March 31, 2011 |
PK0-003 |
*CompTIA has already retired the English version of the 600 series of CompTIA A+ in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and South Africa.
PrepLogic Answers: Why Do I Need a CompTIA Certification?
Individuals looking to start down the path to certification success are always encouraged to begin with the basic CompTIA certifications. CompTIA certifications are trusted as a quality IT certification foundation because of the accuracy with which they can predict employee success. Hiring managers know that individuals carrying CompTIA certifications stand a head above the rest. The rigorous process by which the exams are developed includes the use of international focus groups and subject matter experts to produce the tests. Contributing individuals include industry leaders from both the public and private sectors. All of these rigorous standards increase the value of CompTIA certifications and ensure that those holding them have a solid foundation for success in the IT industry.