For Immediate Release
New Credentials Validation Service Available for
CompTIA Certified IT Professionals
Downers Grove, Ill., July 23, 2013 – IT professionals who hold skills certifications from
CompTIA, the non-profit association for the IT industry, can now validate those credentials for
prospective employers through a new service launched this week.
CompTIA has teamed with two organizations – Blue Ribbon Techs and Zylog Systems
(Canada) Ltd. – to allow IT professionals to include validation of their CompTIA credentials in
their online job profiles.
“This is a fast and simple way for IT pros to validate for prospective employers that they are
CompTIA certified, said Terry Erdle, executive vice president, skills certification CompTIA.
“It’s especially important for the growing number of independent contractor technicians,” Erdle
continued. “Until now, these IT pros had to validate their skills and certifications for every job
they took on. Now they can provide this information once and have it available to any and all
customers or prospective clients they work with.”
“Zylog recognizes the value of CompTIA certified professionals and has invested with CompTIA
to enable real time certification verification.” said John Mehrmann, chief executive officer, Zylog
Systems (Canada) Ltd. “With certification verification we are able to match qualified
professionals with quality opportunities on contract and in permanent positions.”
“Enabling contractors to maintain their credentials in one place where it can be shared by a
number of companies reduces overall costs for everyone, reduces the risk of using contractors
with less screening or unverified qualifications and improves the consistency of the independent
contractor vetting process,” said Michael G. Kraemer, chief executive officer, Blue Ribbon
Techs.
The service is available to any CompTIA certification holder regardless of how many
certifications they have or when or where they were obtained. Relevant CompTIA certification
logos will appear on the individual’s profile page.
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With more than 1.7 million certifications awarded worldwide, CompTIA is the largest provider of
vendor-neutral certifications for IT professionals.
About CompTIA
CompTIA is the voice of the world’s information technology (IT) industry. Its members are the
companies at the forefront of innovation; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the
benefits organizations receive from their investments in technology. CompTIA is dedicated to
advancing industry growth through its educational programs, market research, networking
events, professional certifications, and public policy advocacy. Visit
http://www.comptia.org/home.aspx or follow CompTIA at http://www.facebook.com/CompTIA
and twitter.com/comptia.
About Blue Ribbon Techs (BRT)
BRT is the first independent, online service providing independent service professionals a single
and neutral place to obtain and/or maintain professional credentials. BRT’s “One and Done”
concept is designed to reduce the endless and expensive cycle of obtaining redundant
credentials such as drug and background checks. Additionally, BRT provides a centralized
repository where your clients can come to validate your industry credentials, e.g. CompTIA
certifications, background checks, and drug tests. For more information, visit
www.blueribbontechs.com or email to support@blueribbontechs.com.
About Zylog
Providing professional services and solutions with local delivery teams, Zylog proudly
represents top talent in IT, Engineering, Health Care, Government, and Retail positions. As an
application designer and developer, Zylog has introduced an Enterprise Social Media CRM to
empower consultants, contractors, and employers with powerful HRIS supported by highly
skilled recruiting and customer care representatives. Brainhunter.com by Zylog provides
contractors, technicians and job seekers with unparalleled services, benefits, training and
personal development previously reserved for employees of Fortune 500 organizations. The
people of Zylog take a personal interest in our customers and the community.
Contact:
Steven Ostrowski
CompTIA
630-678-8468
sostrowski@comptia.org
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