LabSim Retheme Coming Soon

On October 31, there will be a new look and feel to the LabSim platform. These changes are part of the changes coming to combine the LabSim and CertMaster platforms together. Below are a couple of links to YouTube videos describing the changes.

Instructor and Administrative changes:
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I think this is one of the worst decisions CompTIA made, CertMaster is way better than test out

CIN Instructor Toolbox - CertMaster Perform A+ 1200

With the launch of the new CompTIA A+ 1200 series certification comes a vast array of learning content to help ensure testing candidates are prepared to sit for the exam. Join CIN as we welcome Michael Olsen, Director, Content Development at CompTIA as he leads through a tour of the CertMaster Perform for A+.
Michael will talk about the differences between the various content features and what tools are available to instructors to help deliver an engaging course for students. Michael will also discuss how the product differs from the previous version of CertMaster Learn and TestOut PC Pro.

What: CIN Instructor Toolbox - CertMaster Perform A+ 1200
When: Wednesday March 26, 2025, 1:00-3:00 PM CDT
Who: Michael Olsen, Director, Content Development, CompTIA
Where: ON24

Register Here

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Nice one. registered

Pentest exam vouchers

Its too early to start asking for exam vouchers now, it takes time to verify each individual and see if each individual qualify to get an exam voucher. Additionally, Its not all about attending all sessions, you have to be an active member here and be part of CompTIA delivery program.
Very valid thoughts here...

Thanks for the feedback

CompTIA a+ Network & CompTIA a+ Cyber

Hi,
I've been logging on & posting as Tangobro for about 3-4 years, but since i did not do a change password in December I was locked out because I no longer have the email account that I used when I registered. Thus I'm a "new" user Tangobr0.

Questions - are any of you using or contemplating the use of the CompTIA a+ Network or CompTIA a+ Cyber material for classes?
If so who is your target student population?
Are you presenting either as a standalone course, or as an introduction to another course or pathway?
If it's an intro course what is it an introduction to & how well prepared for the course are the students after taking the a+ Network or a+ Cyber?

p.s. Please let me know if there is a way to recover my account if possible.

Thanks
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Exam Proctoring

My question would be "why"? Why are you wanting to push a commercial certification from a party you are not related to unto students? Have you verified that "the trifecta and other certifications" will actually offer resumé value in their region?
This is a great question. My students are from all around the world, and a degree from the USA is no always considered sufficient. Professional certifications seem to help bridge that gap for many of them.

Mostly, I ask the students what they want to do. Have them look for jobs and find what certifications are needed, if any. This is harder in some parts of the world where job openings may not be posted publicly.

I use DOD 8140 as a guide as well https://public.cyber.mil/wid/dod8140/. I walk students through finding the jobs they may want and see what certifications my align - Login to view embedded media . The trifecta is not really helpful for most jobs, but a stepping stool to the correct certification.

I may be wrong, but I am just someone who likes to listen to Clouseau when I am grading :)

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Pentest exam vouchers

Its too early to start asking for exam vouchers now, it takes time to verify each individual and see if each individual qualify to get an exam voucher. Additionally, Its not all about attending all sessions, you have to be an active member here and be part of CompTIA delivery program.
What is the mean time between the end of the last session and the voucher?

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