CompTIA, the IT industry’s trade association, has one mission — to advance the global IT industry. We provide business tools and resources to help our members grow their organizations. CompTIA benefits include discounted certification vouchers, complimentary registration to Breakaway and other networking events, unlimited access to new and archived CompTIA research, participation in community activities and cost-saving tools including legal, HR and marketing templates.
TechMaine has partnered with CompTIA to offer these great benefits to our members at a subsidized rate. Join CompTIA today as an affiliate member for just $49.99. www.comptia.org/techmaine
2010 Annual Conference Special
The first year affiliate member price will be waived for each* TechMaine member company attending the Annual Conference. TechMaine Members also have the choice to sign up at the Conference with full CompTIA Membership for $125. Sign up at the CompTIA display in the Hotel Lobby during the conference on Wednesday, December 8. If you're not a TechMaine member...join today and receive discounted tickets to the Conference and/or Dinner ($25-$50 value), this CompTIA program ($50-$125 value), a free annual license to the 1300+ business and technology books online reference library ($199 value), and an annual TechMaine Membership (priceless).
Full CompTIAMembership
$20/Month
($250 Annually) Affiliate
Annual Membership
$49.99
(Initial Year*) Certifications &
Business Credentials
First Certification Voucher at $40 (save over $200.00**)
Up to 20% discount on additional vouchers
CompTIA Authorized Service Center (ASC) program discount
CompTIA Security Trustmark Discount
Communities
Participation and Engagement in all CompTIA Communities
Full access to the CompTIA Online Community including discussion boards, blogs, member profiles and directories
CompTIAResearch
Access to new annual studies including IT Security Trends, Emerging Technology, Business Confidence Index, SMB IT Spending Trends and Healthcare IT
20 Studies
1 Study
Access to archived research studies to help with trending data
Unlimited
2 Studies
Business Resources
Video On Demand Series: MSP Partners
22 Videos
1 Video
Video On Demand Series: Healthcare IT
3 Videos
1 Video
Video On Demand Series: IT Security
3 Videos
1 Video
Video On Demand Series: IT Services
2 Videos
1 Video
Video On Demand Series: Cloud/SaaS
1 Video
MSP Partners On- Demand Content
Webinar Series
Legal Resource Center
1 NDA Tool
Human Resource Customizable Handbook
White papers and articles about business strategies and business formation
Best Practice Guides
Partial Access
ROI Calculators
Tips and Tools to help you with your sales and marketing efforts
Tech Web Portal
Affinity Programs offering retail and business level discounts
Networking & Events
Free Registration to CompTIA Breakaway
Regional Events-Member Pricing
Invitation to the CompTIA Annual Member Meeting
Public Advocacy
Access to Public Advocacy information including Cyber Security, Green IT, Healthcare IT and Economic Issues
Limited
Global Certifications Certification is a great way to improve employee and customer satisfaction. Research shows that businesses that employ a high number of certified staff have fewer turnovers. Additionally, businesses with a certified IT staff are able to complete service calls more efficiently than those with uncertified staff, leading to increased customer satisfaction. CompTIA members are eligible for discounts on exam vouchers.
Business Credentials
CompTIA offers member pricing*** on business level credentials that set you apart from the competition and showcase your expertise to your prospective customers.
eLearning Discounts
TechMaine members receive member-only pricing on our online courses to help you prepare for CompTIA certification exams.
CompTIA Networking & Events CompTIA provides a variety of opportunities to network, collaborate and partner. Members receive free access to most events and others are offered at a significant member discount. Our annual calendar includes the following:
- CompTIA Breakaway-North America’s premier IT Channel event (free unlimited registrations)
- CompTIA Annual Member Meeting-CompTIA’s most engaged members discuss opportunities and challenges of the IT industry (invitation to full CompTIA members only)
- CompTIA Regional Workshops-One-day educational workshops for the IT channel in your backyard
- CompTIA Webinars provide valuable information on business strategies
CompTIA Research CompTIA conducts over 30 different IT related research studies annually on topics including Emerging Technology Trends, SMB IT Spending Trends and Healthcare IT. Full CompTIA members have unlimited access to current and archived studies. Affiliate members have limited access***.
Public Advocacy CompTIA amplifies TechMaine's and your voice in the government, representing the interests of small and large IT companies before US and International policy makers. CompTIA accomplishes this through government roundtables, Congressional testimony and position papers on issues that directly affect the IT industry.
Communities CompTIA’s member-driven communities provide individuals the ability to lead initiatives and collaborate with peers to advance specific areas of interest within the IT industry. Specific areas of interest include: Cloud/SaaS, Healthcare IT, IT Security, IT Services and Support, Managed IT Services, and Small Business Owners
www.comptia.org/membership/communities
Member Resource Center CompTIA has developed business tools and industry mentors that help you manage and run your business more efficiently. Full CompTIA members*** have unlimited access to:
- Business Education tools including videos on demand related to business planning, human resources, sales and marketing and more
- Business resources including 24/7 access to mentors related to all aspects of business as well as SLA and HR
* First year CompTIA membership $49.99, CompTIA renewal memberships $250.00 annually. Valid for TechMaine Industry Members who are VARs, resellers, solution providers, etc..
** CompTIA certification voucher pricing varies.
*** Affliate members are not eligible for discounted Business Credentials and have limited access to CompTIA Research and the Member Resource Center.