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E2C US FAQs

Which CompTIA certifications are available to E2C members?
What is the CompTIA E2C program?
Where can I obtain my CompTIA member username and password?
Who is eligible for a CompTIA E2C membership?
Where can I find pricing and registration information for E2C vouchers?
What do the certifications cost?
How do I purchase vouchers?
One of the benefits to instructors in the E2C program is a free voucher for personal use. How is this obtained?
Where can I find curriculum to prepare my students for the certification tests?
Where can I find information about careers in the ICT industry?
How can my school become a testing center?
What are the CompTIA IT Merit Awards?

Which CompTIA certifications are available to E2C members?
The following CompTIA certification exams are available to E2C members:

CompTIA A+® 2003 release of the certification
JK0-301 CompTIA A+ Linear Core Service Technician Exam - Expires 6/30/07
JK0-302 CompTIA A+ Linear OS Technologies Exam - Expires 6/30/07

CompTIA A+® 2006 release of the certification
JK0-601 CompTIA A+ Essentials Exam
JK0-602 CompTIA A+ IT Technician Exam
JK0-603 CompTIA A+ Remote Support Technician Exam
JK0-604 CompTIA A+ Depot Technician Exam

For all the latest news on CompTIA A+, please visit certification.comptia.org/a.

CompTIA Network+™
JK0-006 CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam

For all the latest news on CompTIA Network+, please visit certification.comptia.org/network.

CompTIA i-Net+™
JK0-007 CompTIA i-Net+ Certification Exam

For all the latest news on CompTIA i-Net+, please visit certification.comptia.org/inet.

CompTIA Server+™
JK0-005 CompTIA Server+ Certification Exam

For all the latest news on CompTIA Server+, please visit certification.comptia.org/server.

CompTIA Linux+™
JK0-008 CompTIA Linux+ Certification Exam

For all the latest news on CompTIA Linux+, please visit certification.comptia.org/linux.

CompTIA Security+™
JK0-010 CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam

For all the latest news on CompTIA Security+, please visit certification.comptia.org/security.

CompTIA HTI+™
JK0-101 CompTIA HTI+ Residential Systems Certification Exam
JK0-102 CompTIA HTI+ Systems Infrastructure & Integration Certification Exam

For all the latest news on CompTIA HTI+, please visit certification.comptia.org/hti.

CompTIA Project+™
JK0-013 CompTIA Project+ Certification Exam

For all the latest news on CompTIA Project+, please visit certification.comptia.org/project.

CompTIA RFID+™
JK0-014 CompTIA RFID+ Certification Exam

For all the latest news on CompTIA RFID+, please visit certification.comptia.org/rfid.

What is the CompTIA E2C program?
The CompTIA E2C membership program was designed to meet the specific needs of IT educators in public schools, colleges, not-for-profit and government agencies that fund retraining programs.

The E2C membership program includes free test vouchers for teachers, discounted CompTIA test vouchers for students, career awareness tools, instructor aids and course materials, the CompTIA IT Merit Awards, and classroom computer equipment sources through the National Cristina Foundation.

Where can I obtain my CompTIA member username and password?
If you forgot your username or password, or have questions about E2C, please contact Nicole Owen, E2C Business Development Specialist. She can be reached at e2cadmin@comptia.org or at 630-678-8323.

Who is eligible for a CompTIA E2C membership?
CompTIA E2C membership is available to all publicly funded high schools and colleges, not-for-profit organizations and government agencies that train individuals to enter the IT workforce.

Where can I find pricing and registration information for E2C vouchers?
CompTIA E2C Members can find out how to order their vouchers in the CompTIA Members Only Area.

Policy for Purchasing CompTIA Vouchers: It is the policy of CompTIA that member benefits belong to the purchaser of those benefits, remain with the member, and may not be re-sold to non-members, as this undermines the value of CompTIA membership. CompTIA exam vouchers may not be sold independently to non-members but may be combined or bundled with other services as long as the total value of those services exceeds the purchase price of the vouchers. Exceptions to this policy, as may exist in the case of governmental or academic bodies, must have prior approval of CompTIA’s chief operating officer. CompTIA will, at its sole discretion, investigate any violations to this policy and issue a Cease and Desist notification or other similar notice. If the breach is not remedied within 10 working days, CompTIA may terminate the Membership status of the offending organization without re-imbursement of dues paid to the Association and bring further action as warranted.

What do the certifications cost?
Once a school or organization meets the criteria to participate in the E2C program, and is a CompTIA member, they are able to purchase test vouchers at a significant discount. Test vouchers must be purchased prior to scheduling of the tests and are available through our testing partners, Prometric and Pearson VUE.

Because the E2C testing program is a voucher-only program, students may not purchase their exam at a test site. Vouchers must be ordered in advance. There is no minimum voucher purchase required. CompTIA certification vouchers available through the E2C program are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Please contact our membership department for CompTIA E2C pricing.

How do I purchase vouchers?
CompTIA E2C Members can find out how to order their vouchers in the CompTIA Members Only Area.

One of the benefits to instructors in the E2C program is a free voucher for personal use. How is this obtained?
Eligible E2C instructors can request a voucher by using the voucher request form in the CompTIA Members Only Area.

Where can I find curriculum to prepare my students for the certification tests?
CompTIA has developed the CAQC (CompTIA Approved Quality Curriculum) program, so you can be assured your students are using curriculum that covers the material on a CompTIA certification test. Students and organizations know that the CAQC logo means they are studying with the highest quality material. CAQC approved training material is required for use in many CompTIA training environments.

Where can I find information about careers in the ICT industry?
CompTIA’s TechCareer Compass (TCC) is the complete resource regarding career paths, jobs and the skills sets needed to work in the ICT industry. TCC also provides assessment tools to help candidates evaluate and improve their current skill set, as well as an extensive list of ICT certifications and locations for training.

How can my school become a testing center?
Schools that become a Prometric or Pearson VUE testing center allow their students to take the tests in the familiar setting of their own school. If you are interested in learning more about the costs and requirements to become a testing center, visit either the Prometric or Pearson VUE Web sites.

What are the CompTIA IT Merit Awards?
CompTIA IT Merit Awards are given by the CompTIA Educational Foundation in an effort to develop new pools of talent and foster careers in IT. Awards are given to students who recently receive a CompTIA certification and are pursuing careers in the IT industry. CompTIA educational, not-for-profit and government members are able to nominate students for these $250 awards. Please visit the CompTIA Educational Foundation Web site for complete information and eligibility requirements.