Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, CompTIA is a nonprofit trade association that provides professional certifications for the information technology industry. Through education, training, certifications, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA promotes industry growth, the development of a highly skilled workforce, and a commitment to creating an environment where innovation happens, and opportunities and benefits made possible through technology are available to all. For more information, visit http://www.comptia.org.