New Network+ Exam To Debut May 1

April 13, 2005 - A new version of the Computer Technology Industry Association ((C ompTIA) Network + exam will continue to live in Prometric and Pearson Limited user testing centres in the exchange in May 1, according to the organizations Web site.

announced that the organization had to upgrade its entry-level, vendor-neutral title last year 2001. at the time, Chris Madura, certification project manager, commented This is neither small nor is a big upgrade: " [the candidates] will see some relevant and valuable changes, [but] they can take some comfort, its not a complete switch from the traditional economy to the new economy. " a document outlining the changes between the old and new versions available Download (CompTIA Web site in PDF format here.

released new test (N10 for - 003), will not affect those who are already certified in Title (CompTIA certification does not need to upgrade or update.

It (CompTIA, more than 135,000 people in the world have earned the title .

The company did not say when the current version of the Network + exam (N10 for - 002) will retire.

more information on this announcement, go here.

- Owen Nagel