CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)
Credential: CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)
Credentialing Agency: Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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+)
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
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:
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Best Sources
- CompTIA CTT+ Program Overview
- CompTIA Exam Objectives
- CompTIA Exam Preparation Resources
- CompTIA Renewal Information
- CompTIA Sample Questions
- CompTIA TKO-201, TKO-202, TKO-203 Exam Objectives
- How to Prepare for the Classroom Trainer Exam (TKO-202)
- How to Prepare for the Virtual Classroom Trainer Exam (TKO-203)
- Related Courses
- Related Training
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
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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.
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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:
- Search for Testing Program
- Learn About Testing for Military Communities
- Agency/Certification Specific Testing Information
- Contact Pearson VUE
RECERTIFICATION
CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)
Renewal Period: Lifetime
Additional considerations for the CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) include:
- Candidates are recommended to have six to twelve months of training experience.