CompTIA PDI+® Certification

"The cost of savings of using CompTIA PDI+ will be significant from a hiring and training perspective. It will be a tool for hiring managers enabling them to identify legitimate candidates. Considering the total expenses of training an employee, there is a potential for cost savings"

Stan Godard, Manager
Direct Service Education, Ricoh

CompTIA PDI+™ and Your Career

CompTIA PDI+ is a valuable certification for both entry-level and experienced printing and document imaging service technicians. From installation and servicing to basic networking, employers know CompTIA PDI+ certified technicians have the knowledge and skills to successfully complete the job. Adding CompTIA PDI+ to your resume shows employers that you have the credentials to prove your abilities with printing, scanning and networking technologies.

Key benefits to becoming CompTIA PDI+ certified:
  • A solid credential that makes you more marketable, leading to better job opportunities.
    • For entry-level technicians, it is a stepping stone for manufacturer-specific training; while seasoned professionals can get certified to validate their knowledge and skills aquired through experience.
  • Credibility and respect in the workplace.
    • Nearly 71 percent of certified professionals say that credentials give them more prestige among their colleagues.*
  • Validation of achievement in skills valued by the industry.
    • CompTIA PDI+ is an opportunity for individuals to earn the certification that proves their competency in core device technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, servicing and preventive maintenance, and basic networking. It was developed with the support of industry-leading companies such as Brother International, Canon, DataVault, HP, Konica Minolta, Lexmark, Parts Now!, Pitney Bowes, Ricoh, Sharp Electronics Corporation, Specialized Solutions and Xerox.
  • Increased knowledge, leading to increased job satisfaction.
    • Ninety-three percent of CompTIA certified IT professionals feel their customers are in qualified hands, and 84 percent say they have the confidence and required skills to do a superior job.**
  • Viable career path, leading to higher level positions.
    • Seventy-four percent of IT managers say a CompTIA certification is an important factor in considering an employee for a promotion.**
*Salary Survey: Monitoring Your Net Worth, CertMag, 2005
**Measuring the Value of IT Certification, Kotler Marketing Group, 2003