Marine Corps COOL Snapshot - CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)

CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)

Renewal Period: Lifetime

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) is a cross-industry credential providing recognition that a training professional has mastered core instructor skills. The examinations are based on a set of objectives designed to measure the core knowledge and skills that competent instructors must demonstrate to complete an instructional assignment successfully both in a classroom and a virtual classroom environment, including preparation, presentation, communication, facilitation and evaluation. While the CTT+ Program was first created for computer training and education, the certification can be applied to all industries that provide technical training, non-technical training and education. To earn the CTT+ designation, candidates must pass both a computer-based test that assesses knowledge and a Performance Based in which the candidate demonstrates prescribed skills. There are no experience or education requirements that must be met prior to taking the exam(s).

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)

The following Marine Corps Enlisted MOSs provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:

Enlisted Occupation	Occupation Type	Related As	COOL$
0211 Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence (CI/HUMINT) Specialist	MOS	Other
0231 Intelligence Specialist	MOS	Other
0241 Imagery Analysis Specialist	MOS	Other
0291 Intelligence Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0411 Maintenance Management Specialist	MOS	Other
0511 Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Planning Specialist	MOS	Other
0627 Satellite Transmissions System Operator	MOS	Other
0639 Network Chief	MOS	Other
0848 Field Artillery Operations Chief	MOS	Other
0861 Fire Support Marine	MOS	Other
1371 Combat Engineer	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
1711 Offensive Cyberspace Operator	MOS	Other
1799 Cyberspace Chief	MOS	Other
1812 Armor Marine	MOS	Other
1833 Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) Crewmember	MOS	Other
1869 Senior Armor SNCO	MOS	Other
2621 Communications Intelligence / Electronic Warfare Operator	MOS	Other
2629 Signals Intelligence/ Electronic Warfare/Cyberspace Operations Technician	MOS	Other
2659 Intelligence Technology & Data Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
2891 Ground Electronics Systems Maintenance Chief	MOS	Other
5811 Military Police	MOS	Other
5821 Criminal Investigator CID Agent	MOS	Other
6313 Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Radar System Technician, EA-6	MOS	Other
6314 Avionics/Maintenance Technician, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)	MOS	Other
6317 Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Radar Systems Technician, F/A-18	MOS	Other
6323 Aircraft Avionics Technician, CH-53	MOS	Other
6324 Aircraft Avionics Technician, U/AH-1	MOS	Other
6326 Aircraft Avionics Technician, V-22	MOS	Other
6332 Aircraft Avionics Technician, AV-8B	MOS	Other
6338 Aircraft Avionics Technician, F-35	MOS	Other
6386 Aircraft Electronic Countermeasures Systems Technician, EA-6B	MOS	Other
6423 Aviation Electronic Micro/miniature Component and Cable Repair Technician, IMA	MOS	Other
6469 Reconfigurable Transportable Consolidated Automated Support System (RTCASS) Technician, IMA	MOS	Other
6483 Communication/Navigation/Cryptographic/Countermeasures Systems Technician, IMA	MOS	Other
6492 Aviation Precision Measurement Equipment (PME) Calibration/Repair Technician, IMA	MOS	Other
7251 Air Traffic Controller-Trainee	MOS	Other
7257 Air Traffic Controller	MOS	Other
7291 Senior Air Traffic Controller	MOS	Other
7314 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operator	MOS	Other
8412 Career Recruiter	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
8422 Career Prior Service Recruiter	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Cyber IT/CSWF Education and Training	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Instructor	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Leader	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks

The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:

	Civilian Job	Job Family	Bright Outlook	Registered Apprenticeship	Local Salary Info
	Training and Development Specialists	Business and Financial Operations	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Attainability:

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

Credential Prerequisite
Experience: 6 months recommended
Education
Training
Membership
Other
Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

Exam
Written Exam
Oral Exam
Practical Exam
Performance Assessment

Exam Administration (View Details)

In-person exam
Remote proctored on-line exam
Third-party test vendor

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: Lifetime

Continuing Education
Exam
Continuing Education OR Exam
Fee
Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

3500 Lacey Road
Suite 100
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Phone: 866.835.8020

Fax: 630.678.8300
Contact Page

Written Exam Essentials TK0-201

Planning Prior to the Course (13%)
Methods and Media for Instructional Delivery (14%)
Instructor Credibility and Communications (10%)
Group Facilitation (45%)
Evaluate the Training Event (18%)

Performance Exam Requirements

Note: All CompTIA CTT+ candidates must successfully complete the computer-based test prior to submitting a skills video for scoring.

To earn the CompTIA CTT+ certification, in addition to the written exam, candidates must pass one of two available Performance-Based skills assessments.

Candidates interested in earning the CTT+ with the Classroom Trainer designation will submit a recording of a classroom training session to be evaluated by and scored by certified scorers (TK0-202).
Candidates interested in earning the CTT+ with the Virtual Classroom Trainer designation will submit a recording online of a virtual classroom training session to be evaluated by and scored by certified scorers (TK0-203).

Candidates can be CTT+ certified with both designations by completing both performance-based exams. Detailed information about the CTT+ performance based assessments is available on the CompTIA web site.

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) examination:

Best Sources

Related Courses
- CompTIA Approved CTT+ Training Courses

Related Training
- CompTIA IT Training & Classes

An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.

Testing Information

Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor

For more information on the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) testing process, visit the agency website.

Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:

Pearson VUE

The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.

To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:

RECERTIFICATION

CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) credential has the following recertification information:

The CompTIA CTT+ certification is considered good for life and does not need to be renewed.

Note: Marine Corps COOL will only pay recertification fees for the current year, no arrears will be paid. Voucher requests for recertification fees must be submitted with proof of the current status of the certification (for example, a screen shot of your credentialing agency dashboard or a copy of a current fee receipt).

Additional considerations for the CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) include:

Candidates are recommended to have six to twelve months of training experience.