CompTIA CTT+ Certification
CompTIA’s Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) certification recognizes top-quality instructors. The CTT+ certification exam measures the skills and expertise that a trainer needs to successfully complete a teaching assignment in a classroom or virtual classroom environment. Instructional knowledge areas covered by the CTT+ certificate (a.k.a. “Train the Trainer”) include course preparation, presentation, communication, facilitation and evaluation.
While the second ‘T’ in CTT+ stands for “Technical,” and the technology industry was one of the first to embrace this credential, CTT+ validates the skills and integrity of top instructors across all industries – both technical and non-technical. CTT+ certification offers two track options, Classroom Trainer or Virtual Classroom Trainer. Candidates must pass two exams to become CTT+ certified – the computer-based CTT+ Essentials exam, and a performance-based test for either the classroom or virtual classroom track. The performance-based test puts your practical teaching skills to the test, wherein candidates submit a 17 to 22 minute recording of themselves teaching a condensed lesson to actual students.
Skills Measured by CompTIA CTT+ Certification
Key knowledge areas and skill sets measured by the CompTIA CTT+ certification exam include the following. CompTIA Certified Technical Trainers can:
- Review organizational needs and student backgrounds to plan course curriculum and objectives.
- Select and implement the appropriate teaching methods for classroom and virtual courses.
- Utilize activities that allow learners to contribute to the discussion at appropriate intervals.
- Use instructional media such as graphic displays and handouts to enrich and engage students.
- present and conduct themselves in a way that is acceptable to corporate clients and learners.
- Understand and employ effective verbal and non-verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Utilize group dynamics and group facilitation to establish a learner-centered environment.
- Establish an environment free of bias and criticism, promoting participation of all learners.
- Monitor learner progress during training and assess performance at the close of instruction.
Certification Name
CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)
Prerequisites/Required Courses
Recommended: 6 to 12 months of training experience
Required: Video or recording of their classroom or virtual classroom sessions
Number of Exams
Two exams:
- CompTIA CTT+ Essentials, TK0-201 (95 questions, 90 minutes, passing score of 655 required)
- CompTIA CTT+ Classroom Trainer, TK0-202 (95 questions, 90 minutes, passing score of 36) or CompTIA CTT+ Virtual Classroom Trainer, TK0-203 (95 questions, 90 minutes, passing score of 36)
Cost per Exam
- CompTIA CTT+ Essentials, TK0-201: $277 USD
CompTIA CTT+, TK0-202: $302 USD
CompTIA CTT+, TK0-203: $302 USD - Total: $679 USD for two exams
URL certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/ctt.aspx
Self-Study Materials
CompTIA CTT+ Certified Technical Trainer All-in-One Exam Guide, by Joseph Phillips, McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media, January 13, 2012, ISBN-10: 0071771166, ISBN-13: 978-0071771160
CompTIA offers a number of self-study materials including exam objectives and sample questions, as well as classroom and e-learning training opportunities.
Additional materials are available from the CompTIA Marketplace; credential seekers may also want to check out the CertMaster online learning tool.
