About Exam

Exam number/code: TK0-201
Exam name: Certified Technical Trainer (CTT )
Exam no. of questions: 95 Questions
Duration: 90 minutes
Passing score: 655
Question types: Multiple choice questions (MCQ's), Multiple choice single answer, Multiple choice multiple answer, Drag and drop & Simulations (optional)

The CTT+ certificate is a cross-industry credential providing recognition that an instructor has attained a standard of excellence in the training industry. The examinations are based on a set of objectives designed to measure the core knowledge and skills that competent instructors must demonstrate to complete an instructional assignment successfully both in a classroom and a virtual classroom environment. This cross-industry certification is available to all training professionals. The CTT+ Program was created to eliminate redundancies among various instructor certification programs in computer training and education.

• Planning Prior to the Course 13%
  
• Methods and Media for Instructional Delivery 14%
  
• Instructor Credibility and Communications 10%
  
• Group Facilitation 45%
  
• Evaluate the Training Event 18%
  

Exam Objectives

To earn the CTT+ designation, candidate must pass both a computer-based test (CTT+ Essentials TK0-201) that assesses knowledge and a Performance Based exam (TK0-202 or TK0-203) in which the candidate demonstrates prescribed skills. Candidates interested in earning CompTIA CTT+ with the Classroom Trainer designation will take the CompTIA CTT+ Essentials (CompTIA CTT+ TK0-201) and then submit a video recording of a classroom training session (CompTIA CTT+ TK-202) and be evaluated and scored by certified scorers. Candidates interested in earning CompTIA CTT+ with the Virtual Classroom Trainer designation will take the CompTIA CTT+ Essentials (CompTIA CTT+ TK0-201) and then submit a recording, (via a file on CD/DVD) of a virtual classroom training session (CompTIA CTT+ TK0-203) and be evaluated and scored by certified scorers. Trainers can be CompTIA CTT+ certified with both designations by taking CompTIA CTT+ Essentials TK0-201 and then completing both CompTIA CTT+ TK0-202 and TK0-203 performance-based exams.
The CTT+ Essentials portion of the exam is in the conventional linear format. There are 95 questions on the exam and the candidate has 90 minutes to complete the exam. The CTT+ Essentials exam is available in English, German and Japanese; the Classroom Trainer Performance Based exam recording can be submitted in English, Spanish, German or Japanese; the Virtual Classroom Trainer Performance.

• Planning Prior to the Course 13%
• Review of Organizational Needs and Learners' Backgrounds in Relationship to Course Objectives
• Knowledge of:
• Key content points likely to cause learner questions
  
• Points in the content where learner resistance may occur
  
• Objectives and information not specified in the materials but desired by the client or learner
  
• Types of needs assessments, such as surveys or interviews with trainees supervisors
  
• Situations in which it is appropriate to modify learning materials and delivery tools based on commonly accepted practice or theory
  
• Techniques used to adjust instructional activities to meet the needs of the group and the situation
  
• Learning objectives to ensure that content and design retain their original integrity
  
• Content, audience, and/or situation requirements that are learner centered, rather than instructor centered
  
• Techniques to ensure that an adequate range of learner characteristics have been addressed (for example, conduct audience analysis)
  
• Instructional design techniques to create customized training
  
• Available instructional resources and delivery tools in classroom or virtual session room
• Skills to:
• Research additional content information to address potential points of confusion or resistance.
  
• Assess learner’s current skill level and compare results with course prerequisites.
  
• Assess organizational needs for additional learning outcomes.
  
• Analyze results of needs assessment of the learner in relation to learning objectives.
  
• Modify learning materials to meet specific needs of organization, learner, situation or delivery tools without compromising original course desig