To validate that I am an official CompTIA instructor, do I need to have the CTT+ or is there another new related certification?

[Néstor Reverón]

I have probably asked this question many times. I am asking this question because the CTT+ certification is no longer available. And I would like to deliver official CompTIA courses officially with the CompTIA partner network. To deliver the classes, do I need this CTT+ Credential? @Stephen Schneiter Thanls a lot

 

[Rick Butler]

Hi Nestor:

No, you do not need to have the CTT+ credential (or any credential, really) to deliver content at a CompTIA Partner organization, other than what that organization stipulates for itself. CompTIA doesn't mandate any level of training for the instructors that work for Partners.

Now, most Partners generally agree that you have to be certified in what you teach - which in a lot of ways is common sense, but there isn't any hard or fast requirement to that end.

CTT+ as a credential, I do believe, is quite valuable and I do hope that CompTIA makes efforts to bring something back into that space. The certification itself, however, was over 10 years old in content and CompTIA felt it wasn't in business interest to keep it going (in terms of curriculum development, expert testing, and such).

Naturally, if CTT+ isn't available to acquire anymore, then Partners can't really mandate it anyway. But Partners have always been at liberty to set their own standards for their instructors.

HTH

/r

 

[Mark Anthony Germanos]

Prospective employers have other ways to vet us. They're looking for trainers who know what they are talking about, avoid posting controversial topics on social media and present topics clearly.

 

[Michael Schmitz]

You may look into other Vendors, how they qualify. Maybe their TTT Educational Courses are suitable, to give Trainers something to learn.

 

[Néstor Reverón]

Hi Nestor:

No, you do not need to have the CTT+ credential (or any credential, really) to deliver content at a CompTIA Partner organization, other than what that organization stipulates for itself. CompTIA doesn't mandate any level of training for the instructors that work for Partners.

Now, most Partners generally agree that you have to be certified in what you teach - which in a lot of ways is common sense, but there isn't any hard or fast requirement to that end.

CTT+ as a credential, I do believe, is quite valuable and I do hope that CompTIA makes efforts to bring something back into that space. The certification itself, however, was over 10 years old in content and CompTIA felt it wasn't in business interest to keep it going (in terms of curriculum development, expert testing, and such).

Naturally, if CTT+ isn't available to acquire anymore, then Partners can't really mandate it anyway. But Partners have always been at liberty to set their own standards for their instructors.

HTH

/r

Woowww... Thanks so much for you response @Rick Butler I really appreciate it.

 

[Abby N Krane]

I have probably asked this question many times. I am asking this question because the CTT+ certification is no longer available. And I would like to deliver official CompTIA courses officially with the CompTIA partner network. To deliver the classes, do I need this CTT+ Credential? @Stephen Schneiter Thanls a lot

I work for a commercial training organization. We require instructors to have taken, and passed, the certification they are teaching. We prefer them to have taken the version of the exam they are teaching AND have the next certification upwards if that cert lies in a path. For example, for Network+, we want them to have Security+. CTT+ is nice but not required especially now that it is not available. This is in addition to having teaching experience in general.

 

[Néstor Reverón]

I work for a commercial training organization. We require instructors to have taken, and passed, the certification they are teaching. We prefer them to have taken the version of the exam they are teaching AND have the next certification upwards if that cert lies in a path. For example, for Network+, we want them to have Security+. CTT+ is nice but not required especially now that it is not available. This is in addition to having teaching experience in general.

Thanks @Abby N Krane

 

[Gregory Childers]

I've been teaching for 24 years. If a client does not believe that I'm qualified because I don't hold the CTT+, then that is a client I don't mind losing.

 

[Red Kohler]

I've been teaching for 24 years. If a client does not believe that I'm qualified because I don't hold the CTT+, then that is a client I don't mind losing.

Ditto.
Teaching since 1999 myself.
If needed, I can provide ‘evaluations’ as proof of great instructional reference…
Congrats on the 24 years! That’s a rarity nowadays.

 

[Patrick Asamago]

I've been teaching for 24 years. If a client does not believe that I'm qualified because I don't hold the CTT+, then that is a client I don't mind losing.

I agree with you @Gregory Childers .

 

[Tess Sluijter]

As a replacement for CTT+ I'm looking at Logical Operations' MCCT -> https://logicaloperations.com/certifications/5/mcct-certified/

Currently that's heavily discounted, at $95.

 

[Gregory Childers]

As a replacement for CTT+ I'm looking at Logical Operations' MCCT -> https://logicaloperations.com/certifications/5/mcct-certified/

Currently that's heavily discounted, at $95.

I used to work for a sister company to Logical Operations and have the MCCT and the MCCT Master Trainer credentials.

It involves going through self-paced training and taking an online exam. You can retake the online exam as often as needed until you pass.

Unfortunately, there is no equivalent credential to the CTT+. It's a shame that it was required because new trainers have fewer options to learn the necessary skills to deliver high-quality training other than learning on the job.

 

[Néstor Reverón]

As a replacement for CTT+ I'm looking at Logical Operations' MCCT -> https://logicaloperations.com/certifications/5/mcct-certified/

Currently that's heavily discounted, at $95.

Thanks

 

[Mark Anthony Germanos]

I've been teaching for 24 years. If a client does not believe that I'm qualified because I don't hold the CTT+, then that is a client I don't mind losing.

It may be a client that, due to their poor decisions, goes out of business.

 

[jarrelrivera]

As a replacement for CTT+ I'm looking at Logical Operations' MCCT -> https://logicaloperations.com/certifications/5/mcct-certified/

Currently that's heavily discounted, at $95.

Thanks for sharing about MCCT. I'll consider taking it as well.


As for the question on this thread, I echo Rick's response.

 

[Tess Sluijter]

As @Gregory Childers indicated, MCCT is no replacement for CTT+. Here's my thoughts after going through it this weekend -> https://www.kilala.nl/index.php?id=2594

The MCCT Master Trainer Gregory mentioned doesn't even appear to exist anymore. It does not come up on Google searches.

 

[Gregory Childers]

As @Gregory Childers indicated, MCCT is no replacement for CTT+. Here's my thoughts after going through it this weekend -> https://www.kilala.nl/index.php?id=2594

The MCCT Master Trainer Gregory mentioned doesn't even appear to exist anymore. It does not come up on Google searches.

I think I may be the only person who was ever granted that distinction. Logical Operations created both the Modern Classroom Certified Trainer (MCCT) and the Certified Virtual Educator (CVE) during the pandemic as a means of training trainers to work in an online environment. The CVE was retired, as it was a redundant certification using many of the same training materials. I was granted the MCCT Master Trainer certification so I could teach the online MCCT courses.

Logical Operations is a courseware publishing company. It was founded in Rochester, NY in 1982. It was acquired in 1991 by Ziff-Davis and was renamed Ziff-Davis Education. In 2000, it was purchased by a private equity fund and changed it's name to Element K. In 2006, ElementK was purchased by NIIT Ltd. In 2011, it was sold to SkillsSoft. In 2012, it was purchased by Bill Rosenthal and renamed Logical Operations. In 2012, Logical Operations acquired AXZO Press and Accent Training.

Logical Operations is the parent company of several other businesses.

CertNexus - a certification body offering certs in Data, AI, Cybersecurity, Ethics, etc.
Logical Operations Training - Four former New Horizons Computer Learning Centers franchises across NY state. The name was changed after Educate 360 purchased all the corporate New Horizons locations, leaving the individual franchises to operate as independent training centers.
Communispond - training for executive management. Apparently, they have a trainer certification, but I do not know the details.

Trainer Certification | Corporate Training Communispond

Bring Communispond’s training in-house through our trainer certification program. Certify your trainers in our content.

communispond.com

 

[Gregory Childers]

I did a quick search for Train-the-Trainer programs and found the following. I have no experience with them and cannot vouch for their validity.

Employee Training and Development Courses | Online & In-Person | AMA

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Trainer / Facilitator

ATD Certificate Programs for trainers will help you improve your facilitation skills, get best practices, and learn how to apply the latest train-the-trainer techniques to your learning events. See our list of courses!

www.td.org

Train the Trainer Online Certification | Improve Your Training Skills

This Train the Trainer Online Certification program is designed for new and experienced trainers who want to improve their training skills.

safetraining.com

Train the Trainer Workshop

This course provides instruction, coaching, and feedback to prepare you for either physical or virtual training facilitation.

www.globalknowledge.com

Trainer Performance Monitoring and Assessment - The LPI

A versatile certification that ensures consistent trainer performance and training quality across the organisation. Monitor and assess regularly.

www.thelpi.org

TWI Trainer Development Certifications

Become a Certified Trainer for core Training Within Industry programs, including Job Instruction, Toyota Kata and TWI Problem Solving.

www.twi-institute.com

Virtual Train the Trainer Certificate Program | Dale Carnegie

It’s just not that easy. Directives to bring training online have reached a fevered pitch, however, doing it’s not that simple. Shifting training delivery from ...

www.dalecarnegie.com

Your Path to Professional Certification

Your Path to Professional Certification Do you design, deliver, or manage training? Maybe you do it all. Do you focus on virtual classroom training, trad

langevin.com

Credentials and Standards- International Coaching Federation

Having an ICF Credential makes you part of an elite group of coaches who provide accountability to clients and the coaching profession.

coachingfederation.org

Bronze

The Kirkpatrick Model comprises the foremost evaluation methodology in the world. Learn all about the bronze level certification program here

www.kirkpatrickpartners.com

2024 Train-the-Trainer Courses and Workshops

Explore our complete catalog of onsite training-the-trainer training courses and workshops. Interactive and engaging instructor-led programs. Our experts. Your team.

www.businesstrainingworks.com

 

[Michael Schmitz]

Even it is competion, i would look at the Companies, that are accepted by Microsoft MCT Programm: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/mct-certification .
They should also be recognized by other Vendors..

Also, sometimes on MCT Summits, they ran a 3-5 Days TTT for a Special Price..

Michael

 

[MBA]

I think I may be the only person who was ever granted that distinction. Logical Operations created both the Modern Classroom Certified Trainer (MCCT) and the Certified Virtual Educator (CVE) during the pandemic as a means of training trainers to work in an online environment. The CVE was retired, as it was a redundant certification using many of the same training materials. I was granted the MCCT Master Trainer certification so I could teach the online MCCT courses.

Logical Operations is a courseware publishing company. It was founded in Rochester, NY in 1982. It was acquired in 1991 by Ziff-Davis and was renamed Ziff-Davis Education. In 2000, it was purchased by a private equity fund and changed it's name to Element K. In 2006, ElementK was purchased by NIIT Ltd. In 2011, it was sold to SkillsSoft. In 2012, it was purchased by Bill Rosenthal and renamed Logical Operations. In 2012, Logical Operations acquired AXZO Press and Accent Training.

Logical Operations is the parent company of several other businesses.

CertNexus - a certification body offering certs in Data, AI, Cybersecurity, Ethics, etc.
Logical Operations Training - Four former New Horizons Computer Learning Centers franchises across NY state. The name was changed after Educate 360 purchased all the corporate New Horizons locations, leaving the individual franchises to operate as independent training centers.
Communispond - training for executive management. Apparently, they have a trainer certification, but I do not know the details.

Trainer Certification | Corporate Training Communispond

Bring Communispond’s training in-house through our trainer certification program. Certify your trainers in our content.

communispond.com

Brilliant work, Greg. This brings back some memories, I got my CTT+ about 20 years ago at a New Horizons Learning Center in Cincinnati, OH. And even then they had a hard time assembling enough students. It was just me and another student. Had one day of lecturing, then next day we both had to present to earn the certificate. So, I am not surprised that it was discontinued. I used it at that time for my MCT.

The intent for CTT+ was to establish that the instructor is capable of delivering presentations/lectures in a professional manner and using sound pedagogy.

These days you can prove this ability to employers through:
* presenting evaluations, retention rates, and success rates from previous engagements
* providing evidence of teaching experience as an academic or technical instructor and references.
* if all that fails, offer to give short presentation a specific topic.

Best,
-Moez