(Computing Technology Industry Association, Oakbrook Terrace, IL) Formerly ABCD:The Microcomputer Industry Association, CompTIA is a membership organization of resellers, distributors and manufacturers dedicated to business ethics and professionalism, founded in 1982. It sets voluntary guidelines and is involved with many issues including product returns, freight and warranty claims and price protection.
CompTIA is also well known for its certifications for computer professionals, all of which have a plus sign at the end of their names as outlined in the following list. See
certification.
Short Full Name or
Name Field of Coverage
A+ Service technician
CDIA+ "Certified Document
Imaging Architect"
i-Net+ Internet skills
Network+ Network support and
administration
Server+ Server architecture
Linux+ Linux proficiency
IT Project+ Project management
e-Biz+ E-Business
CTT+ "Certified
Technical Trainer"
Security+ Security specialist
HTI+ "Home Technology
Integrator"