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shaify · 2026-07-14T22:58:10-0500

Congratulations

Reuel Santiago · 2026-07-14T21:02:34-0500

Hi All,

As the post title suggests, my organization is looking for a Server+ instructor who will deliver a training session for us. I was contacted by our HR regarding this, so I don't have all the details yet, but the training is going to be conducted onsite, in our office along Ayala Avenue in Makati. The training will last 5 days, most likely from Monday to Friday (no exact dates yet). Interested parties may send me an e-mail at

[email protected]

So that I may then forward your information and any concerns you may have to our HR Team.

Thanks in Advance!

Reuel Santiago · 2026-07-14T20:51:44-0500

I contacted support about this and it has been confirmed that I can indeed use the product to renew my certification. I'm going through it now. Support also acknowledged the discrepancy so I hope the descriptions get fixed.

Jill West · 2026-07-14T18:58:43-0500

Wow, that's incredible--congrats!! What did you think of the exam?

Jill West · 2026-07-14T18:57:06-0500

Gregory Childers said:
Have you seen the 2013 film "She"?

I haven't! Will need to check this out.

Jill West · 2026-07-14T18:56:32-0500

JeromeUG said:
The session was super awesome!
Just a timezone issue(11:00pm - 1:00am, but I managed to stay all through

Wow, that's dedication!!

Jill West · 2026-07-14T18:55:49-0500

Amelia A. said:
I'm excited to share that this session was so awesome that I'm waiting for the recorded version so I ca watch it again! It's that valuable. If you haven't signed up for the course, do it now. You won't regret it. The presenter, Jill West, is top-notch. We are honored to have her at CIN.

Yay--glad you're enjoying it! I've had SO much fun putting this series together. And everything being shared in the chat takes the session to a whole new level.

James Turner · 2026-07-14T17:28:44-0500

I have used CertMaster to teach high school students A+, It does a good job. The only thing I would recommend outside of CertMaster is having actual hardware for them to be able to take apart and put back together. One of my more memorable experiences was watching a student exclaim how hard he had to push to get the video card to seat into the motherboard. We used 1 computer for 4 or 5 students, just so they could get a feel for the real thing.

James Turner · 2026-07-14T17:21:05-0500

Testing on a laptop without a touchscreen is going to get harder as time goes on. Seems like that is more the norm now. I guess I will start testing at a center when my old laptop finally dies.

Jim

Jzol · 2026-07-14T15:58:56-0500

BrianFord said:
I wanted to give you all a heads-up. A person using the username kiranjadhav010407 has posted all the CompTIA-branded (still copyrighted) Security+ SY0-601 materials on LinkedIn. I reported it and asked that it be taken down, but there were over 350 comments: a mix of copyright warnings and thanks for posting.

When things like this happen, some people blame folks like us: instructors who have access to and use those copyrighted training materials.

Sad that happened. I will say the one thing that is challenging is that under the Resources tab, under courseware, there is the accessibility document. I do include the accessibility document in my course, but I hide it so other students do not have access to it.
It strictly states, “This document is to be used only by authorized instructors and students who have accessibility needs. Other use or distribution is prohibited.” So in cases where we have students who do need the document and then decide to publish it, it can leak out to others very quickly.

Mr Iman · 2026-07-14T15:00:15-0500

I agree.

Mitch Garvis · 2026-07-14T14:34:23-0500

DougBrooks said:
Just read the article, it's a very well written reminder.

I remember the last exam I took from home, I had to unplug 3 of my 4 monitors before I could sit it, that's a royal faff, but it's something we know we need to do

I have written several articles on the online proctored exams, including a couple that have photographic evidence of the impossibility of sitting the exam from my actual workstation (https://garvis.ca/2021/04/14/the-exam-room-welcome-home/ shows my desk when I was living in California, https://garvis.ca/2025/06/17/online-certification-exams-are-they-worth-it/ shows my desk when I was living in Canada). Those of us who have lots of tech and even worse lots of clutter need to either change our way of living, or else find a different way to take our exams from home; I chose the latter!

BrianFord · 2026-07-14T14:07:08-0500

I wanted to give you all a heads-up. A person using the username kiranjadhav010407 has posted all the CompTIA-branded (still copyrighted) Security+ SY0-601 materials on LinkedIn. I reported it and asked that it be taken down, but there were over 350 comments: a mix of copyright warnings and thanks for posting.

When things like this happen, some people blame folks like us: instructors who have access to and use those copyrighted training materials.

Hashmi · 2026-07-14T13:12:31-0500

I also watched the on demand, the session was informative and motivating. I could not watch it live because of time zone differences.

CRKrueger · 2026-07-14T12:20:01-0500

Gregory Childers said:
Plus, AI is getting pushed into every exam.

Oh man, don't get me started on AI, I have to cert on Copilot just to qualify to apply to get my MCT back.

CRKrueger · 2026-07-14T12:19:17-0500

Obviously I'm going to be up the latest courseware before I teach any class, the question is, is a valid current certification required by CompTIA?

DougBrooks · 2026-07-14T12:17:23-0500

Jill hosted an amazing session, I am looking forward to catching tomorrow's live, I caught up on the catch-up today and noticed an issue with the chat, it was not showing anything from the session itself.
@Stephen scheider would you be able to look at this ahead of tomorrow's session?

DougBrooks · 2026-07-14T12:07:48-0500

Mitch Garvis said:
In the Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Forums recently a trainer too us through the saga of his breaking the exam rules and being blocked from testing for a period of time (possibly two years). While this specific case was about Microsoft exams, I feel it is important that we all know the importance of following the exam rules... especially when we are taking Remote-Proctored exams instead of going into an testing centre.

I wrote this article about the incident: https://garvis.ca/2026/06/29/exam-rules/

Folks, the rules are clear, and when you register you will be told what they are. Whether this is your first or your hundredth exam, take the time to review the rules and make sure you can abide by them. For instance (a big one, and in this case the reason behind the issue): Touch screens are forbidden. Your proctor will see second monitors and make sure you disconnect them, but they will not see that your screen is a touch screen. That is on you to know.

I am happy that I have never been accused of breaking the rules... but I confess, when I heard about this incident I went back and reread the rules to be sure I did not accidentally do so. I have not taken a CompTIA exam since, but will do the same... every single time.

Just read the article, it's a very well written reminder.

I remember the last exam I took from home, I had to unplug 3 of my 4 monitors before I could sit it, that's a royal faff, but it's something we know we need to do

Mitch Garvis · 2026-07-14T12:03:54-0500

Of the 122 certification exams I have taken over the past 25 years, I have scored perfect precisely once... and while I do not remember which exam it was, I still have the score report. I suspect that score report may have a couple of drops of spilled whisky on it, as it was on the table at the pub as I celebrated with my friends! All this to say CONGRATULATIONS... be proud!

Mitch Garvis · 2026-07-14T11:36:27-0500

Gregory Childers said:
I used to post similar posts on Reddit. I got tired of getting downvoted and insulted. All newbies want to do is cut corners and cheat. I finally deleted my Reddit account.

The gentleman in question is a 20-year MCT... he's not a newbie. I agree with you though!

murshid2026 · 2026-07-14T11:20:15-0500

Gregory Childers said:
I once saw a high school kid take both A+ exams back-to-back and score a perfect 900 on both.

I am absolutely convinced he used a brain dump to prepare. Scores of 900 are extremely rare. Two of them back-to-back is statistically doubtful.

Luckily, I got this score..............

Gregory Childers · 2026-07-14T10:53:13-0500

I used to post similar posts on Reddit. I got tired of getting downvoted and insulted. All newbies want to do is cut corners and cheat. I finally deleted my Reddit account.

Gregory Childers · 2026-07-14T10:50:34-0500

Edgargdo said:
I agree, it was an excellent session. Couldn't believe there are people building personal relations with AI.

Have you seen the 2013 film "She"?

Mitch Garvis · 2026-07-14T09:55:23-0500

In the Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Forums recently a trainer too us through the saga of his breaking the exam rules and being blocked from testing for a period of time (possibly two years). While this specific case was about Microsoft exams, I feel it is important that we all know the importance of following the exam rules... especially when we are taking Remote-Proctored exams instead of going into an testing centre.

I wrote this article about the incident: https://garvis.ca/2026/06/29/exam-rules/

Folks, the rules are clear, and when you register you will be told what they are. Whether this is your first or your hundredth exam, take the time to review the rules and make sure you can abide by them. For instance (a big one, and in this case the reason behind the issue): Touch screens are forbidden. Your proctor will see second monitors and make sure you disconnect them, but they will not see that your screen is a touch screen. That is on you to know.

I am happy that I have never been accused of breaking the rules... but I confess, when I heard about this incident I went back and reread the rules to be sure I did not accidentally do so. I have not taken a CompTIA exam since, but will do the same... every single time.

Edgargdo · 2026-07-14T08:46:58-0500

I agree, it was an excellent session. Couldn't believe there are people building personal relations with AI.

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