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CompTIA is committed to expanding the adoption of industry recognized skill standards within the US Federal government. By working with various government departments and agencies, as well as partners that service these groups, CompTIA is providing solutions that the federal government can use to improve its IT systems and support staff.

CompTIA is engaged in the following government initiatives and programs:

Department of Defense Directive 8570.1
In 2004, the US Department of Defense (DoD) established Directive 8570.1: Information Assurance Training, Certification and Workforce Management. It requires that all DoD Information Assurance technicians and managers are trained and certified to effectively defend DoD information, information systems and information infrastructures.

DoD Directive 8570.1 Manual
The Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program Manual provides guidance and procedures for the training, certification and management of the DoD workforce that conduct Information Assurance functions in assigned duty positions.

CompTIA Certifications for D8570.1
The DoD Directive 8570.1 Implementation Manual has an approved list of certifications to meet the DoD D8570.1 requirements; CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ are included. CompTIA certification programs receive worldwide use and recognition, and are built with the knowledge of industry leaders from the public and private sectors, including training, academia and the government. CompTIA certifications also serve as the building blocks for more advanced certifications, and are accepted as pre-requisites or electives for higher-level certifications such as MCSA, Novell’s CNE (Netware 5) and ISACA.

• Find Training
  CompTIA gives certification candidates the resources to find approved trainers and study materials. The CompTIA Learning Alliance (CLA) is the seal of recognition given to quality training providers. Search the CLA Web directory and find training facilities that provide the best instruction for CompTIA exams.
• Find Study Materials
  Look for the CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum (CAQC) symbol on your study guide to make sure you have a the best material to prepare you for the exam. Visit the CAQC section to find approved training materials, or purchase titles directly from CompTIA at the online store. The store offers CompTIA Press courseware, the most comprehensive study materials available to IT professionals.
• Purchase Vouchers
  Looking for a purchasing vehicle that is not listed? CompTIA is committed to working with all branches of the federal government and will consider adding certification vouchers to additional procurement options either directly or through a CompTIA training partner.
  • Pearson VUE or Prometric - Agencies and components can purchase their certification vouchers directly from the test delivery provider of their choice. To purchase vouchers directly, contact either Pearson VUE or Prometric.
  • FasTrac- DoD units (Army, Navy, Air Force and others) may use FasTrac to quickly procure training solutions. Using FasTrac allows you to easily purchase quantities of CompTIA exam vouchers. Click here for more information, or contact Joe Piazza, FedSource, at 202-262-4453.
• Schedule a Test
  Testing is available through Pearson VUE and Prometric facilities.
• Additional Resources
  • Department of Defense Personnel Certification Support System
  • Navy COOL – online resource for Navy personnel who fall into either IAT or IAM categories within Directive 8570.1
  • Pearson VUE – Military Certification Testing
  • Air Force Communications Agency - Funds DoD D8570.1 certification exam vouchers for individuals filling a position requiring such certification. MAJCOM IAMs will validate positions to ensure requirements. You can find a listing of field POCs on the request site (Air Force Personnel Only).

US Military Reimbursement Programs
GI Bill - Both active duty personnel and veterans qualify for reimbursement under the GI Bill.
DANTES - Eligible Army Reserve, Army National Guard and Air Force Reserve personnel can apply for reimbursement through the DANTES program.

US Department of State
Requires CompTIA A+ and Network+ in Information Management Specialist and Information Management Technical Specialist positions - http://careers.state.gov/specialist/opportunities/infomanage.html

US Department of Labor
Developed National IT Apprenticeship System (NITAS) - http://www.nitas.us/

US Department of Labor Education & Training Administration
H1B Technical Skills Training - http://www.creatingfutures.us/programs.aspx