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CompTIA Recognises Bluescreen IT for International Innovation Training New Technology Professionals

Bluescreen IT are a founding partner of the Heart of the South West Digital Skills Partnership and we’re pleased to share that they were recently presented with an Innovation Award by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the global technology industry.

Bluescreen IT is one of 12 organisations recognised by CompTIA during its recent Partner Summit. More than 1,500 people from 70-plus countries participated in the online event.

CompTIA’s Innovation Award recognises partners for their response to the COVID-19 and their commitment to continue to train to CompTIA courses and certification as they prepared students for careers in information technology (IT).

“The critical role filled by technology professionals during the pandemic has been acknowledged by many, and rightly so,” said Joe Padin, CompTIA vice president for business development. “For many IT pros, the knowledge and skills they employ today were sparked and nurtured under the tutelage of teachers, instructors and trainers. CompTIA is pleased to present this award to the Bluescreen IT team for their contributions to help individuals realise their career aspirations.”

“This is a key moment in Bluescreen IT’s history. In gaining a prestigious International Innovation Award it highlights our commitment to developing and finding alternative ways to deliver quality training experiences. Despite challenging market conditions our online offering supported our customers in obtaining the certifications they need to pursue their career” Mike Dieroff, Bluescreen IT Chief Executive Officer

In the wake of the coronavirus lockdown, Bluescreen IT took a very agile and proactive approach in pivoting to online training, recruiting students, collaborating with CompTIA and utilizing CompTIA’s CertMaster suite of products to prepare students for their certification exams.

CompTIA is the global leader in vendor-neutral technical education and certifications in skills ranging from IT support and networking to cybersecurity and cloud computing. Nearly 2.7 million CompTIA certifications have been awarded to technology professionals in 232 countries around the world. Visit www.comptia.org to learn more.

About Bluescreen IT

Started in 2004, Bluescreen IT is a leading IT and Cyber training provider who are passionate about supporting individuals and organisations access quality IT and Cyber training solutions. A CompTIA Learner Partner for over 15 years and proud supplier of MoD Resettlement training programmes for service leavers entering civilian life. Bluescreen IT are also the creators of the national HackED campaign, which provides innovative positive STEM pathways to improve student career outcomes and fulfil demands in local business communities to support careers necessary for economic development and global competitiveness. To find out more visit www.bluescreenit.co.uk

About CompTIA
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5.2 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’s economy. Through education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for advancing the tech industry and its workforce.