Element K Becomes a CompTIA Platinum Content Partner

Element K to Publish Official CompTIA Classroom Materials and Knowledge Packs

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Aug 27, 2010, 08:15 ET

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Element K, a global learning solutions provider, has been recognized as a Platinum Content Partner in the new CompTIA Authorized Partner Program (CAPP), a cohesive managed channel for learning products and services supporting CompTIA's portfolio of skills certifications for IT professionals.

As part of this program, Element K will now offer Official CompTIA classroom materials that prepare students for CompTIA's popular vendor-neutral IT certifications. Partner selection is based on a rigorous audit of course offerings, course quality, distribution capabilities, and overall customer care.

"Element K has been a leader in IT training materials for nearly 30 years and will continue to provide customers with the same award-winning content in our Official CompTIA A+, Network + and Security + titles. We are proud to partner with CompTIA to promote the highest-quality courseware available," said Paul Krause, President and Chief Executive Officer, Element K.

"Today's high-tech workplace relies on IT professionals with greater versatility and a broader skill set than was required in the past," said Terry Erdle, senior vice president, skills certification, CompTIA. "People who work in IT need a means of proving they can do the tasks assigned. Professional training and certification is a major step toward that proof. CompTIA is pleased to partner with Element K as we work together to help IT professionals around the world advance their knowledge, skills and career credentials."

Element K offers the highest-quality classroom materials, with titles such as A+ and Network + receiving perfect 5.0 out of 5.0 scores from ProCert Labs, an independent rating organization. Element K's CompTIA classroom materials are available in traditional print and e-Book formats. Each course book also includes an access key for Knowledge Packs: enhanced learning tools that extend the student's experience beyond the classroom.

Using Element K printed books or e-Books, instructors provide students with access to an online portal with a collection of resources:

Immersive content and interactive resources and simulations that map to the course objectives.
Assessments to identify competency gaps and validate comprehension.
Electronic course books accessible via web browser or mobile device.
Printable quick reference cards and other performance support materials.
In select offers, access to vLabs - hands-on practice on real hardware and software.

Element K Knowledge Pack series are available today for CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and CompTIA Strata IT Fundamentals, among others. All Knowledge Pack components are accessible 24/7 via the portal at http://www.yourlearninghub.com in secure, 12-month subscriptions. To purchase Knowledge Packs for CompTIA titles, visit the Element K courseware store at http://www.elementkcourseware.com or call 1-800-478-7788 (or 1-585-240-7500) to speak with an Element K representative.

About Element K

For nearly 30 years, Element K has provided clients with learning solutions to develop their employees, enable their partners, and educate their customers. Element K offers content collections that include e-Learning, e-Reference, instructor-led, and blended materials to provide learning and performance support in topic areas ranging from management skills to information technology skills to workplace compliance. We also provide custom learning program design, course development, and deployment. Element K enables learning delivery with flexible delivery technology, including the KnowledgeHub Learning Management System (LMS) and ContentHub Integration Server, and a broad set of administrative and advisory enablement services. Element K is headquartered in Rochester, NY, and employs over 700 professionals. For more information, visit http://www.elementk.com.

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. For more information, visit http://www.comptia.org.