[clue-talk] Fw: Seeking Linux Subject Matter Experts

[David L. Willson]

Yeah, maybe one or more of them wants to define the direction of the Linux+
certification.  This "JTA" (Job Task Analysis) is really the best opportunity to do that.

CompTIA does pay an 'honorarium' of $300/day, which is enough, in many cases, and some
employers will bear the rest to get the participant mention.

On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:05:26 +0000, dennisjperkins wrote
> That might be interesting if I had more time.
> 
> I should post this so the cluebies can read it.
> 
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "David L. Willson" <DLWillson at TheGeek.NU>
> > I went last year, to write questions, and I would go again this year, but my 
> > employer
> > won't let me.  It's good work, and you get to hang with other folks that are 
> > serious
> > about Linux.
> > 
> > On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:27:28 -0600, David L. Willson wrote
> > > No, but I can't go, and I want them to get a bunch of good geeks to make the 
> > Linux+
> > > program as good as it can be.
> > > 
> > > On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:01:40 -0600, Dennis Perkins wrote
> > > > Are you working for CompTIA now?
> > > > 
> > > > 2008/6/17 David L. Willson <DLWillson at thegeek.nu>:
> > > > 
> > > > >
> > > > > ---------- Forwarded Message -----------
> > > > > From: "CompTIA Linux+" <Linuxplus at comptia.org>
> > > > > To: <dlwillson at thegeek.nu>
> > > > > Sent: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:32:56 -0500
> > > > > Subject: Seeking Linux Subject Matter Experts
> > > > >
> > > > > June 17, 2008
> > > > >
> > > > >   Currently Seeking Linux Subject Matter Experts for CompTIA Linux+ Job
> > > > > Task Analysis
> > > > > July 28-30, 2008
> > > > > Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.
> > > > >
> > > > >   CompTIA is currently seeking Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to assist in
> > > > > the
> > > > > re-development of CompTIA Linux+ through participation in a Job Task
> > > > > Analysis (JTA).
> > > > >
> > > > > The purpose of a JTA is to identify areas of competence required for
> > > > > certification, and
> > > > > to ensure that the examination objectives are relevant to job roles and
> > > > > activities of
> > > > > network and systems administrators with foundational Linux knowledge and
> > > > > experience.
> > > > > Assistance from SMEs is crucial in developing high quality, current and
> > > > > relevant content
> > > > > appropriate to the level of expertise for which the certification is being
> > > > > updated.
> > > > >
> > > > > In this first of three phases, SMEs will help develop a JTA research
> > > > > document out of
> > > > > which CompTIA will produce an updated knowledge and skills standard for
> > > > > professionals
> > > > > who do daily Linux administration. Phase II and III will consist of item
> > > > > (question)
> > > > > writing/review and beta exam analysis (recruitment will begin once the
> > > > > Phase I SMEs have
> > > > > been determined).
> > > > >
> > > > > For more information about the JTA and a listing of SME requirements, or 
> > to
> > > > > apply, visit
> > > > > http://certification.comptia.org/linux/jta.aspx.
> > > > >
> > > > > Although CompTIA appreciates interest from the training community,
> > > > > applications from
> > > > > trainers, authors or individuals who may profit or materially benefit from
> > > > > knowledge of
> > > > > the CompTIA Linux+ certification content are not eligible to participate 
> > as
> > > > > SMEs.
> > > > >
> > > > > If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from CompTIA, click here.
> > > > > (c) 2008 The Computing Technology Industry Association, Inc.
> > > > > All rights reserved.
> > > > > ------- End of Forwarded Message -------
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > -- David
> > > > >
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> > > -- David
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-- David