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What is a CompTIA CDIA+?
Who should become CompTIA CDIA+ certified?
Why do I need CompTIA CDIA+ Training?
How to become a CompTIA CDIA+?

What is a CompTIA CDIA+ (Certified Document Imaging Architect)?

CompTIA’s Certified Document Imaging Architect+ (CDIA+) certification is an internationally-recognized credential acknowledging competency and professionalism in the document management / document imaging industry. A CompTIA CDIA+ individual is a technology professional that possesses the requisite level of knowledge and expertise to successfully plan, specify and design an imaging solution, and demonstrates that knowledge by passing the CompTIA CDIA+ examination.

A CompTIA CDIA+ professional is also a specially-trained individual who designs and implements solutions for the capture, storage, retrieval and manipulation of office documents. It is the CompTIA CDIA+ certified individual who will be on the leading edge of the ‘paperless’ society.

Who should become CompTIA CDIA+ certified?

The CompTIA CDIA+ training program is not limited to just computer professionals. However, a good knowledge of computers, computing systems, networks and computer software is necessary for the imaging professional to design document imaging solutions.

Anyone who is involved or is planning to get involved in the purchase, sale, planning of, set-up, installation, design, assessment, evaluation, determination, configuration, testing or understanding of the hardware and software of a document imaging system should become a CompTIA CDIA+ certified professional.

Major Account Representatives
Technical Staff
Corporate/Department Managers
Consultants
End-Users
Project Managers
Support Technicians
Network Administrators
Sales Representatives
Document Imaging Specialists Scanning Operators
Service Bureau Supervisors

Why do I need the CompTIA CDIA+ Training Course?

Your company needs a better way to handle the large volumes of paper documents it has. Someone has heard of some sort of ‘imaging system’ that will handle millions of pages, instantaneously, reliably and at an affordable price. Perhaps, you personally have been assigned to uncover the real truth.

Well, there is some truth in the above scenario, and some fiction. The best way to start out on such a task is to “never leave home without it” – fundamental imaging knowledge that is. The common, level-headed kind needed to spar with potential vendors who are out to convince you that you need exactly what they sell. This same knowledge will be used to interview the ‘end-users’ to see what the need actually is. Let’s not forget the IT staff (“will it run on MY network?”) and corporate management (“cool, but how much is it?”). This is the challenge you will face. If properly prepared, you will surmount this challenge.

A few reasons why a professional should have a CompTIA CDIA+ certification are the following:

The CompTIA CDIA+ certification can enhance your credentials. It is valued among the industry and shows a level of competency and commitment.
A system administrator must be able to understand the terminology associated with their data management systems.
Understanding the entire process of an imaging system and the impact it may have on your current infrastructure is key.
Systems knowledge can affect all phases of an organization’s core business.
Technology professionals must be able to make informed decisions about solutions that will meet their specific project requirements.
Sales associates must be able to understand the terminology associated with their document management solutions or ‘connected solutions’
Developing a better understanding of document processes before setup and configuration of hardware and software is important.
A CompTIA CDIA+ certification assures the client that the holder can successfully plan, design, test and implement a document imaging system.
Enhance job opportunities, since employers are giving preference in hiring applicants with certification.
The opportunity for advancement is possible when an employer awards job promotions based on skills and credentials.
A CompTIA CDIA+ certification gives a customer confidence in knowing that a professional is handling their account.
Government and state agencies are beginning to request that only companies with CompTIA CDIA+ certified staff reply to their RFPs for document imaging systems.
A CompTIA CDIA+ certified professional is valued and trusted by colleagues, employers, partners, and clients

How to become a CompTIA CDIA+

To become CompTIA CDIA+ certified you must pass the written exam. No prerequisites are needed to take the CDIA+ exam, just the experience and knowledge to pass.

Exam Information

The CompTIA CDIA+ exam consists of 85 questions to be completed in 90 minutes. The CDIA+ exam is graded on a scale of 100 to 900. The minimum passing score is 700. Test results are displayed as soon as you complete the exam.

Exam Locations & Registration

Both Pearson VUE and Prometric testing centers administer CompTIA CDIA+ certification exams. The CDIA+ exam code is 225-020.

CompTIA CDIA+ Exam Objectives

Details of training courses designed to help you prepare for the exam are available at www.TrainingVault.com.