A+ 2009

Discussion in 'A+' started by Evilwheato, Dec 7, 2008.

  1. Evilwheato

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    I couldn't see a topic on here- but I've been reading about the new Comptia 2009 objectives. I've booked my Essentials Exam so that I can complete it before the new objectives come in. However, how long would I have to take my IT Technician Exam?

    Does anyone know if they introduce the exams immediately (say 1st Jan) or do they offer people a couple of weeks to take the old exams?

    I think I read somewhere that you have to take the two exams on the same objectives- and don't want to book one exam if I have to do it again ;)
     
  2. Kitkatninja
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    The 2009 objectives for the A+ are currently only proposed, we only got the invite to participate in the survey 4 days ago, so nothing has been finalised yet. I believe that they will be finalised by the first quarter of next year (but don't quote me).

    My guess-timate would be that you'll have about a 3 month period to complete the A+ once the objectives are finalised, but this is based on pervious actions and not based on Comptia policy. Normally, Comptia gives a cross-over period between the new version and the old version - this gives training providers (both private and educational establishments) time to finish off the courses that they run.

    -Ken
     
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  3. Evilwheato

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    Thanks a lot! Puts me at ease :)
    I'll get through this exam then book the other in January.
     
  4. MrNerdy

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    Thought i read somewhere that the CompTIA A+ 2009 Exams are going 'Live' in June/July 2009?
     
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  5. Kitkatninja
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    That sounds about right, the e-mail survey's goes out about Dec time, the SME workshops are in Jan, they finalise the objectives in Mar/Apr time and then the exam goes live about that time (provided everything goes smoothly).

    On the same note, if anyone want to become a SME for the A+ 2009, see here. I can't make it as the workshops are in the US. Being a SME may bring a couple of perks, I received a free exam voucher wth IC3 when I was one for them :)

    -Ken
     
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