The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) was established in 1982 with the goal of advancing the growth of the information technology (IT) industry and those working within it. More than 20 years later, it has become the leading global IT trade association and has influence in all areas of the IT industry worldwide. Much like the IT industry itself, CompTIA has grown in popularity from its small beginning of four companies, to more than 15,000 member companies in 83 countries.