CompTIA CertMaster Expands Product Line with Addition of CompTIA IT Fundamentals Exam

Online learning tool offers accessible, effective way to master IT skills

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Dec 09, 2014, 02:15 ET

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CompTIA, the information technology (IT) industry association and the leading provider of vendor-neutral skills certifications for the IT workforce, today announced the latest addition to its CompTIA CertMaster portfolio.

A CompTIA CertMaster learning course is now available for CompTIA IT Fundamentals, the association's newest certification.

CompTIA IT Fundamentals covers a range of IT topics and provides a solid grounding in the basics of computing technology. The certification is relevant for several audiences, including:

Organizations that want to promote and verify basic fluency in IT terminology and concepts among their employees.
Individuals whose jobs require them to have a foundational level understanding of IT terminology.
Students and adult career changers considering a career in IT.

"Digital literacy and a foundational understanding of technology are valuable skills to possess in the workplace of today and tomorrow," said Thomas Reilly, vice president, CompTIA Learning.

"The CompTIA CertMaster platform offers a method that makes learning these skills accessible, effective and fun," Reilly continued. "Earning the CompTIA IT Fundamentals credential is a way to validate that learned knowledge."

CompTIA CertMaster is an online, confidence-based learning solution that helps individuals learn and retain information more effectively. The software combines key principles of brain science, neurobiology, cognitive psychology and game study to help users master – not just memorize – the material they need to know.

With CompTIA CertMaster, learners can master relevant subject matter quickly so they're better prepared in the near term for certification exams such as the CompTIA IT Fundamentals test. Equally important, the tool helps build greater long-term retention of what they've learned so they can apply that knowledge in the future while on the job.

The CompTIA IT Fundamentals exam covers five categories of technology basics: software, hardware, security, networking and IT literacy. Complete exam objectives are available on the CompTIA Certification website.

CompTIA CertMaster is currently available for the CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ and IT Fundamentals exams. Additional courses will be added in the coming months. Visit www.certmaster.com to learn more.

About CompTIA
CompTIA is the voice of the world's information technology (ICT) 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, and public policy advocacy. For more information, visit CompTIA online and on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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