2-2025 CompTIA Hi Ed Academic Pricing Letter (Mark) copy.docx.pdf

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This document is a Sole Source Letter from CompTIA, Inc., addressed to Academic Customers, dated February 11, 2025. The letter confirms CompTIA's exclusive rights as the sole copyright owner and publisher of CompTIA certification exams, examination vouchers, and Official CompTIA Content. CompTIA is described as a global leader in vendor-neutral technical education and certifications covering skills ranging from IT support and networking to cybersecurity and cloud computing, with over 3 million certifications awarded in more than 230 countries.

The letter emphasizes that CompTIA is the exclusive source for examination vouchers and learning materials, with resellers only able to purchase these directly from CompTIA. The company offers its most competitive pricing exclusively to academic customers, with a current academic price list attached to the document. Interested parties are directed to contact Mark Plunkett, Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing Strategy, for questions or assistance with the ordering process. The document is digitally signed by Brian Laffey, the Chief Financial Officer, and includes a carbon copy to CompTIA Legal.

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3500 Lacey Road Suite 100 Downers Grove, IL 60515 Phone: 630.678.8300 Fax: 630.678.8384

TO: Academic Customers

FROM: Brian Laffey, Chief Financial Officer

DATE: February 11, 2025

RE: Response to Sole Source Letter Request, CompTIA Certification Exam Vouchers and Official CompTIA Content

CompTIA, Inc. is a global leader in vendor-neutral technical education and certifications in skills ranging from IT support and networking to cybersecurity and cloud computing. More than 3 million CompTIA certifications have been awarded to technology professionals in over 230 countries around the world.

CompTIA can affirmatively confirm:

1. It is the sole copyright owner and publisher of all CompTIA certification exams.

2. It is the sole publisher of examination vouchers that are redeemed to take the

CompTIA certification exams.

3. It is the sole copyright owner and publisher of all Official CompTIA Content, which refers to the suite of learning materials designed and authored by CompTIA to educate and prepare students for the content covered on CompTIA certification exams.

4. Any “resellers” can only purchase examination vouchers and Official CompTIA Content from CompTIA. CompTIA offers its most competitive pricing for both vouchers and Official CompTIA Content exclusively to academic customers.

The current academic price list is attached. Please contact Mark Plunkett, Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing Strategy, at mplunkett@comptia.org, if you have any questions or need assistance with the ordering process.

Regards, Brian Laffey

CC: CompTIA Legal

Docusign Envelope ID: F77EF46C-2F0E-4A7D-A2BC-A692AA367914

2025-06-10T14:27:55-0700
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