1/1/2002 -- The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) announced recently that it will raise the price of its certification exams on Feb. 1, 2002.

In the U.S., the cost of its A+ exams will rise from $132 to $139 on Feb. 1. Prices for other exams, including Network+, i-Net+ and Linux+, will rise from $190 to $199.

The last time CompTIA raised its exam fees was in January 2001, when it upped the priceapx. $5 US This time around, the increase will also effect several countries worldwide. For a complete list, click here. -B.N.