CompTIA is seeking senior IT professionals who have practical experience working in both network architect and cloud infrastructure services in an enterprise setting to be involved in an Item Writing Workshop for the CompTIA Cloud and Networking (CloudNetX) certification exam.
During the Item Writing workshop, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will create, develop, and review item content (questions) for the CompTIA CloudNetX certification exam.
Assistance from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) is crucial in providing an industry-relevant exam. Potential Cloud and Networking Expert candidates must have:
- A minimum of 7–10 years of experience as a Systems Architect, Network Architect, Cloud Network Architect, Infrastructure Architect, or Enterprise Architect with primary responsibility for system and network architecture, design, engineering, and integration.
- Hands-on experience working with hybrid systems (on-premises and cloud-based) and building secure, scalable networking solutions.
- Experience with enterprise environments with a focus on system and network architecture, design, engineering, and integration.
- Preferably Cloud+ and Network+ certified (or equivalent knowledge)
SMEs who attend the workshop will receive:
- An honorarium of $440 per day (or $2,200 total for the week), pending adequate level of participation
- 40 continuing education credits (CEUs)
- Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments daily during the workshop
- A complimentary CompTIA testing voucher for the exam of their choice
- CompTIA SME digital badge for resume and social media
In recognition of their contributions, all SMEs who participate in the entire Item Writing workshop will have their names and companies (if provided) listed on the CompTIA website.
*International SMEs will instead receive $540/day stipend ($2,700 total) to help defer additional travel costs.
When: August 25–29, 2025
Where: CompTIA Headquarters; 3500 Lacey Rd. Suite 100 Downers Grove, IL 60515 (Downers Grove is a suburb of Chicago)
Only professionals currently working in one of the above fields should apply. Although CompTIA appreciates interest from the training community, applications from trainers/teachers, authors, or individuals who may profit or materially benefit from knowledge of the CompTIA credential content are not eligible to participate.
If you have questions about the application process, email examdev@comptia.org.
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