{"id":53462,"date":"2023-01-19T11:01:03","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T19:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=53462"},"modified":"2023-01-19T11:01:05","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T19:01:05","slug":"comptia-acquires-testout-bolsters-learning-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2023\/01\/comptia-acquires-testout-bolsters-learning-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"CompTIA Acquires TestOut, Bolsters Learning Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Downers Grove, IL (Jan. 19, 2023)<\/em> \u2013 CompTIA, the world\u2019s leading information technology (IT) certification and training body, today announced the strategic acquisition of TestOut, a proven market leader, providing comprehensive delivery solutions for training, courseware, online labs, performance-based exams and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through this acquisition, two mission-driven organizations join forces to extend their best-in-class learning solutions, industry-recognized certifications and career accelerators to students, professionals and academic institutions the world over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Utah-based TestOut Corporation, launched in 1991, has helped millions of individuals acquire the skills they need to progress in their education and careers. TestOut\u2019s full-feature learning platform, LabSim, enables students to access a broad range of hands-on learning content that builds \u201ccareer-ready IT skills\u201d while providing educators with the tools they need to help these students succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTestOut has an amazing team of dedicated professionals driven by a customer-first mindset,\u201d said Todd Thibodeaux, CompTIA president and CEO. \u201cThey\u2019ve built a great company, developing world-class learning solutions for a broad array of students and instructors. The combination of our two companies will greatly accelerate CompTIA\u2019s training and certification offerings into more and more tech and IT job roles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TestOut CEO Noel Vallejo believes the two companies are well aligned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOver the past 10 years, I have often thought that if I were going to sell TestOut, CompTIA would be at the top of my list of potential buyers,\u201d Vallejo said. \u201cWe fit well together. Both organizations are committed to helping individuals build a better life for themselves through technology education and certification.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employer hiring activity for technology and digital job roles reached an all-time high in 2022 with over four million employer job postings.1<\/sup> Over the next decade, projections indicate demand for tech workers will grow at twice the rate of the overall labor force. In areas such as cybersecurity, data, cloud infrastructure and software development growth rates are even higher, while momentum continues to build for digital literacy across all occupation categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is a critical economic need to break the cycle of persistent talent shortages, and an equally critical need to expand opportunity and diversity in the tech workforce,\u201d Thibodeaux said. \u201cCompTIA and TestOut share a passion and commitment to unlocking the potential of every student, instructor, career changer or tech professional reaching for the next rung.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About CompTIA<\/strong>
The Computing Technology Industry Association<\/a> (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world\u2019s economy. Through education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for unlocking the potential of the tech industry and its workforce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About TestOut<\/strong>
TestOut<\/a>\u2019s dedication to a \u201cshow what you know\u201d philosophy creates a unique training experience that seamlessly integrates learning content, hands-on simulations, assessments, and educator tools into an effective online platform and nearly 20 technology courses. TestOut\u2019s scaffolded approach to learning and commitment to serving educators has helped millions of students effectively obtain workforce skills and prepare for industry certifications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1<\/sup> Covers U.S. employers. Source: CompTIA analysis of Lightcast job posting data<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Downers Grove, IL (Jan. 19, 2023) \u2013 CompTIA, the world\u2019s leading information technology (IT) certification and training body, today announced the strategic acquisition of TestOut, a proven market leader, providing comprehensive delivery solutions for training, courseware, online labs, performance-based exams and more. Through this acquisition, two mission-driven organizations join forces to extend their best-in-class learning solutions, industry-recognized certifications and career accelerators to students, professionals and academic institutions the world over. Utah-based TestOut Corporation, launched in 1991, has helped millions of individuals acquire the skills they need to progress in their education and careers. TestOut\u2019s full-feature learning platform, LabSim, enables students to access a broad range of hands-on learning content that builds \u201ccareer-ready IT skills\u201d while providing educators with the tools they need to help these students succeed. \u201cTestOut has an amazing team of dedicated professionals driven by a customer-first mindset,\u201d said Todd Thibodeaux, CompTIA president and CEO. \u201cThey\u2019ve built a great company, developing world-class learning solutions for a broad array of students and instructors. The combination of our two companies will greatly accelerate CompTIA\u2019s training and certification offerings into more and more tech and IT job roles.\u201d TestOut CEO Noel Vallejo believes the two companies are well aligned. \u201cOver the past 10 years, I have often thought that if I were going to sell TestOut, CompTIA would be at the top of my list of potential buyers,\u201d Vallejo said. \u201cWe fit well together. Both organizations are committed to helping individuals build a better life for themselves through technology education and certification.\u201d Employer hiring activity for technology and digital job roles reached an all-time high in 2022 with over four million employer job postings.1 Over the next decade, projections indicate demand for tech workers will grow at twice the rate of the overall labor force. In areas such as cybersecurity, data, cloud infrastructure and software development growth rates are even higher, while momentum continues to build for digital literacy across all occupation categories. \u201cThere is a critical economic need to break the cycle of persistent talent shortages, and an equally critical need to expand opportunity and diversity in the tech workforce,\u201d Thibodeaux said. \u201cCompTIA and TestOut share a passion and commitment to unlocking the potential of every student, instructor, career changer or tech professional reaching for the next rung.\u201d ### About CompTIAThe Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world\u2019s economy. Through education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for unlocking the potential of the tech industry and its workforce. About TestOutTestOut\u2019s dedication to a \u201cshow what you know\u201d philosophy creates a unique training experience that seamlessly integrates learning content, hands-on simulations, assessments, and educator tools into an effective online platform and nearly 20 technology courses. TestOut\u2019s scaffolded approach to learning and commitment to serving educators has helped millions of students effectively obtain workforce skills and prepare for industry certifications. 1 Covers U.S. employers. 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