Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Tech: Free Resources for Tech Businesses

During unprecedented times like these, CompTIA is here to provide members and the IT industry with the resources you need to help you manage your tech business and navigate the uncertainty of COVID-19. We’ve compiled free resources and articles that you can take advantage of as you transition to a remote workforce, reevaluate your business strategies, and assess your cybersecurity.

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Join CompTIA Communities

Tap into another important resource during this time and beyond—each other. Connect with tech professionals, participate in timely discussions, contribute to important initiatives, and get ongoing support from leaders in the industry in our member communities. Explore CompTIA’s communities in the areas of IT security, emerging technologies, managed services and the tech workforce as well as our regional communities for professionals in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, Benelux and Canada.

Membership in CompTIA Communities is free. Join now.

Cybersecurity Planning

Get the tools you need to prepare your organization and your clients for a newly remote workforce.

IT Security Toolkit: Empower your organization to assemble an effective and resilient system of cybersecurity with this guide.
Security Awareness Training: Train your employees in best practices for cybersecurity with CompTIA’s security awareness videos.
Data Breach Response Planning Guide: Use this tool to prepare a data breach response plan.
Cybersecurity Tips for Working Remotely: Here are eight tips for businesses and employees to keep their companies safe.

Business Continuity

Whether an unforeseen event or an economic downturn, tech firms need to be ready to respond to a crisis.

How to Keep and Service Your Clients During an Economic Downturn: Here’s how to best serve and keep their clients in times of economic distress.
Crisis Management for SMBs: In three-part series, solution providers provide tips on how to lead employees, manage customers, and guide companies through tough times.
Planning Virtual Events: Here are 10 steps to turning an in-person event into a virtual one, based on learnings from CompTIA Communities and Councils Forum.

Sales and Marketing

During the pandemic, non-members can get access to business-focused CompTIA Corporate member content to help them better manage their tech firms during this time.

Marketing Toolkit: Learn the best practices of CMOs who have successfully produced marketing campaigns online, and how they optimize their content for search engines.
Quick Start Guide for Advanced Sales Techniques: Learn best practices and strategies you can use to guide your sales efforts.
Quick Start Guide to Social Media: Get guidance and suggestions for how you can construct a social media initiative for your organization.

IT Staff Training

Now is a great time to consider upskilling your IT staff. Here are some of the programs CompTIA has to offer.

eLearning: CompTIA has expanded its eLearning offerings to include CertMaster Learn for Instructor-led Training courses for seven CompTIA certifications, including CompTIA A+, Cloud Essentials+, IT Fundamentals (ITF+), Linux+, Network+, PenTest+ and Security+. Remote certification testing is now available.
ITF+: For staff interested in pivoting to a career in IT, CompTIA is currently offering free CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) training.