CompTIA's Strata Green IT certificate is designed to enhance an IT professional's experience, knowledge, and existing IT credentials to incorporate emerging technologies shaping the global green IT industry today. IT professionals that pass the Green IT exam validate that they have the aptitude needed to effectively implement and measure green IT programs and investments, including:

• A specialized knowledge of current IT methodologies
• The ability to develop, deploy, and calculate true ROI for green IT initiatives
• Knowledge of cost-cutting power management and IT virtualization techniques
• Proven understanding of environmentally-sound waste disposal
• An awareness of global organizations mandating standards and regulations

The Strata Green IT certificate is ideal for IT professionals who have decision making authority over a company's IT infrastructure or work in implementing green IT initiatives such as an IT manager, data center or facilities / operations manager, IT technician, and system or network administrator.

It is recommended that candidates taking the exam for Strata Green IT have a minimum of 18 months of technical experience with CompTIA A+, CompTIA Server+ or other IT credential.