Linux+ Certification
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Fact Sheet:Information Technology Certifications from
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) / Preparation can be obtained in course sequences in Trade and Industrial Education, Business and Information Technology, and/or Technology Education.
Credentialing Program / CompTIA Certifications
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Industry Certifications /
A+ Certification
One individual A+ examination can be taken for Virginia student-selected verified credit eligibility:
- A+ Operating Systems Technologies Examination,
- A+ Core Hardware Examination
iNet+ Certification
Linux+ Certification
Network+ Certification
Cost / Virginia CompTIA E2C Membership Program:
A+ vouchers @ $70 each;
Network+, iNet, Linux+ @ $105 each (quantity 1-50)
Secondary level teachers, who offer CompTIA certification training through Career and Technical Education courses, are eligible for free CompTIA exam vouchers for two certification programs per school year. A “Teacher Voucher Request” form must be submitted to CompTIA for free teacher exam vouchers. E-mail to for electronic form.
Testing Procedure / A Virginia school must register (request form from ) with CompTIA to participate in the E2C membership program, and to purchase exam vouchers at significant discounts. Exam vouchers must be purchased prior to scheduling of CompTIA examinations. Purchasing of E2C CompTIA vouchers and exam testing is available through Prometric and/or VUE.
Vouchers can be ordered online from Prometric and VUE testing centers, or call VUE at 800-869-4104, or Prometric at 800-616-3926 to place order. Be sure to have CompTIA member number, school name, city, and country ready when placing order.
Ordering/Registration Information / Secondary K-12 schools are eligible to participate in the E2C “Education to Careers” program under the Virginia Department of Education’s statewide CompTIA E2C membership. Schools must request a membership registration form from . Membership registration can then be sent directly to CompTIA.
CompTIA will issue each school a username and password, and send a “welcome” packet. Registration will allow E2C vouchers to be purchased at discounted rates from VUE and/or Prometric, and will also allow web access to E2C “membership only” areas.
Issuing Entity Web Site for Additional Information /
Certification Board of Education Approved / Student-selected Verified Credit, CTE Diploma Seal, Mathematics and Technology Diploma Seal
CTE Course Correlation / See Section 7, Trade and Industrial Education; or Section 2, Business and Information Technology; or Section 6, Technology Education, of “CTE Administrative Planning Guide 2005-2006.”
Issuing Entity Contact
/ Allan RowlandEducation to Careers Business Development Manager, CompTIA—E2C
1815 S. Meyers Rd., Suite 300
Oakbrook Terrace, IL60181
317-679-0071 – voice
317-577-7964 – fax
Nicole Owen
Skills Development Account Manager, E2C Program
630-678-8323
Fax: 630-268-0125
DOE Contacts by CTE Curriculum Area / Jason Clark, Specialist for Trade and Industrial Education, (804-225-2828),
Judith Sams, Specialist for Business and Information Technology, (804-371-0196),
Dr. Lynn Basham, Specialist for Technology Education
(804-786-4210),
DOE Contact for Credentialing: / Gordon Creasy, Specialist for Industry Certification and Licensure, (804-225-2057),