CompTIA Network+® Certification

"I have been able to help the Network Administrator numerous times since receiving my CompTIA Network+ certification. My company is now requiring the rest of the Helpdesk staff to become certified"

David Glenn, Computer/Network Technician

Currently Seeking CompTIA Network+ Item Development

May 12-16, 2008
CompTIA Headquarters, Oakbrook Terrace, IL

CompTIA is currently seeking Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to provide assistance in the CompTIA Network+ Item Development Workshop. Item Development is the phase of exam development when the questions for the exam are written. The workshop is taking place on May 12-16, 2008 at our headquarters in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. This step is part of an ongoing development process that is necessary to ensure the validity of the exam. Assistance from SMEs is crucial to the relevance and quality of the program.

It is the on-the-job experience of SMEs that provides the CompTIA Network+ exam with the precise skills standards required to perform the job of a networking professional. SME participation provides validity to the certifications used by employers, consumers, IT and vertical industries, making them widely-recognized and a valued benchmark for candidates.

If you cannot agree to the terms noted below, please do not submit a SME application at this time. CompTIA may have a need for additional SME activities with varying criteria at a later date.

Although CompTIA appreciates interest from the training community, applications from trainers, authors or individuals who can profit from or materially benefit from knowledge of the CompTIA Network+ program content are not eligible to participate as SMEs.

SMEs will be asked to:

  • Attend a five-day workshop at CompTIA headquarters in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. The date of the workshop is May 12-16, 2008. For those SMEs traveling from outside the local area, Oakbrook Terrace is a western suburb of Chicago and is accessible from both O’Hare and Midway airports. Travel arrangements are the responsibility of the SME and will not be paid for or reimbursed by CompTIA.
  • Participate with SME peers and CompTIA staff in writing and reviewing items associated with the technologies, knowledge sets and best practices for the ideal CompTIA Network+ certified professional. SMEs need to be able to work independently and in small groups. SMEs need to have strong writing skills and should be able to articulate thoughts in writing and in a verbal setting.

SMEs will receive (pending full level of participation):

  • All information and materials required to complete the given tasks. If you have any requests for information and materials that you would like present at the workshop, please e-mail your suggestions to aatkins@comptia.org.
  • Continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages during meeting days. Dietary restrictions will be accommodated.
  • Recognition for you and your organization (if provided) on the CompTIA Network+ pages of the Web site: http://certification.comptia.org.
  • A stipend of $300 per day.
  • A voucher (coupon) to take one CompTIA exam free of charge.
  • A CompTIA golf shirt.

SME Requirements:

  • Two years experience working in the field of networking, and preferably CompTIA Network+ certified.
  • Strong communication and written English skills (grammar/spelling).
  • The ability to commit to a five-day (eight hours per day) workshop.
  • Agree to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) enforced for a period of three years. Please review the document and make sure you have a thorough understanding of the terms within, prior to submitting an application (the content with the SME NDA is subject to change without notice).
  • Submit an updated resume that highlights your networking experience to be considered for this role.

Click here to submit an application.

For questions regarding the application, contact Amber Atkins at aatkins@comptia.org.