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Security+ CEU's

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Bruce Weaver said:
I advise when the 3 years are nearly up for this student that they use CertMaster CE for Security+. Short answer: Do the short course, and you get 3 more years. As for the CEU route, it is a good deal of work to save approximately $50 USD. They pay the $150 and yes they do have to submit qualifying activities in addition to the payement. As for an outside CE program, unless they charge her for the CertMaster CE (at a higher rate obviously) yes they would still owe the $150 CE fee. (This also assumes that this activity provides enough CEUs -Continuing Educcation Units)!
Here is the CE page you will want to examine: https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/continuing-education/


Keep in mind this student should NOT try and do the CertMaster CE until their certification is somewhat close to expiring. I suggest 6 months before at most. Their is no CE path from 701 to MORE 701. She will need to wait until the 801 exam is released at minimum.

Details from https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/security/#buy-now

Renew your Security+ certification quickly and efficiently with CertMaster CE. This self-paced eLearning course builds on your existing knowledge and aligns with the latest exam objectives. It allows you to renew your certification without retaking the Security+ exam. You are eligible to take this course if you passed Security+ V6 (SY0-601) and your certification has not yet expired.
  • Single activity renewal: Complete one course to automatically renew your certification.
  • Efficient learning: Fulfill Continuing Education requirements in just 8 to 10 hours.
  • Automatic renewal: Enjoy hassle-free certification renewal upon course completion.
  • Year-long access: Study anytime with 12 months of training, redeemable within 12 months of purchase, through CompTIA Central.
Hope this helps!
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Sending many thanks! This is a thorough response and please know I greatly appreciate your help. You’ve answered my question.
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Security+ CEU's

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I advise when the 3 years are nearly up for this student that they use CertMaster CE for Security+. Short answer: Do the short course, and you get 3 more years. As for the CEU route, it is a good deal of work to save approximately $50 USD. They pay the $150 and yes they do have to submit qualifying activities in addition to the payement. As for an outside CE program, unless they charge her for the CertMaster CE (at a higher rate obviously) yes they would still owe the $150 CE fee. (This also assumes that this activity provides enough CEUs -Continuing Educcation Units)!
Here is the CE page you will want to examine: https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/continuing-education/


Keep in mind this student should NOT try and do the CertMaster CE until their certification is somewhat close to expiring. I suggest 6 months before at most. Their is no CE path from 701 to MORE 701. She will need to wait until the 801 exam is released at minimum.

Details from https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/security/#buy-now

Renew your Security+ certification quickly and efficiently with CertMaster CE. This self-paced eLearning course builds on your existing knowledge and aligns with the latest exam objectives. It allows you to renew your certification without retaking the Security+ exam. You are eligible to take this course if you passed Security+ V6 (SY0-601) and your certification has not yet expired.
  • Single activity renewal: Complete one course to automatically renew your certification.
  • Efficient learning: Fulfill Continuing Education requirements in just 8 to 10 hours.
  • Automatic renewal: Enjoy hassle-free certification renewal upon course completion.
  • Year-long access: Study anytime with 12 months of training, redeemable within 12 months of purchase, through CompTIA Central.
Hope this helps!
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Point of clarification for those of using TTT certification vouchers

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Greg Porter said:
The email I recieve (on all my TTT voucher emails) states

Please use the voucher code: Valid through April 30, 2026 (date varies)

I tried to use my voucher code on April 28th and found out

Discount validation failed.

Exam: PT0-003, May 21 at 9:00 AM
This voucher cannot be used with appointments scheduled after 30 Apr 2026.

Save yourself some grief and be aware the cut off date is for the actual attempt
NOT when you schedule your appointment.

Lesson learned on my part.
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Don't feel bad. I had that happen a few times as well. It gets really busy during the academic year and I generally need to do these in the summer. You are not alone!
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Rick - Are there any more TTT upcoming? I heard there was going to be a CySA but haven't seen anything yet. Is there a roadmap for the TTT for this Summer/Fall?

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Security+ CEU's

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Hi everyone,

New instructor here, posting on behalf of a student who just passed her Security+ SY0-701 — very proud of her!

CompTIA's website states that the Security+ CertMaster CE CEU program is only good for the Security+ V6 (SY0-601):
www.comptia.org

Continuing Education | CompTIA

Renew your CompTIA certification with continuing education. Learn about CEUs, CE fees, CertMaster CE, and all approved renewal options to stay certified.
www.comptia.org www.comptia.org

Does anyone know how a student might renew the SY0-701? It looks like they just buy the $50 CE token in a quantity of 3 — or purchase it 3 times? I'm not clear on how that verifies that they actually completed any continuing education. Does a student pay these fees and then still have to turn around and pay for an approved program separately? In other words, after paying the fees, do they then also have to submit proof of continuing education?

Additionally, if they pay for a continuing education program outside of CompTIA, do they still owe CompTIA $150 in renewal fees on top of that?

Any clarity would be greatly appreciated — I want to make sure I'm pointing her in the right direction.

(Note: First post in the community here. I apologize if this has been answered previously. I tried to find an answer but I unfortunately was unable to turn up anything.)
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DAVID PAPKIN
Hi Stephen! Where do I get the more detailed slides for Cloud+? I am teaching it this month. When I downloaded the PPT, the zip contains simplified PPT only. For example, "CertMaster_Cloud+_CV0-004_M01_simplified". Not a single slide has any notes. They are dated Sep 9 2024. They seem to be some interim slides, just some graphics hastily pasted onto some slides. Appreciate any help. Greetings from Singapore.
MasihAkbari
Hey there! I am really happy to be a part of CompTIA family

With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (Networking specialization) and over five years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, network management, and cybersecurity, including roles at the Data Center also working experience on governmental/non-governmental organizations.

Is the CertMaster content enough to pass SecurityX exam

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Matthew Jennings said:
Update: I passed the exam this Monday! I would say that it was one of the harder tests I've taken (and I have a couple SANS certs). I don't know that the Cert Master material helped a ton, it was mostly many years of diverse experience that helped me pass. Thanks all for the information!!
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Congratulations!
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Is the CertMaster content enough to pass SecurityX exam

Matthew Jennings
Update: I passed the exam this Monday! I would say that it was one of the harder tests I've taken (and I have a couple SANS certs). I don't know that the Cert Master material helped a ton, it was mostly many years of diverse experience that helped me pass. Thanks all for the information!!
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Is the CertMaster content enough to pass SecurityX exam

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Gregory Childers said:
Honestly, I didn't use any study materials to pass the exam for either of the two versions I passed.

I already had Security+, CySA+, and PenTest+. If you have those three, you're almost ready for it at that point.
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I did the same. I am pretty active as an instructor, so I read the first two chapters of the courseware then set it aside for a month. I picked it back up again and read the next two chapters, figured out that I was already pretty close to being ready and scheduled it for the next day. For context, I do hold all the same certs you listed, and a few other security-related certs as well. I agree with your assessment; with those certs you're most of the way there already.
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Employers are demanding AI skills. What's the best way to learn them?

jason_wood
Candidly, I'm learning AI skills by just using them to solve problems I'm dealing with. I have something I'm trying to solve for at work, so I've been using Claude to help code an app for it. One of my recent prompts was to ask it whether there were opportunities to use AI agents in the app, then to detail out how it could be used. I also talk with co-workers about what they are doing and how they are doing it.

However, this is what works for me and it does not for others. Training is definitely a better option for others to guide them through the process and help learn how to use it to solve problems they are working with.

I second your statement that a candidate must be able to talk about how they used AI to solve problems and achieve goals is critical in interviews. The more specific the outcomes and benefits, the better.
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Employers are demanding AI skills. What's the best way to learn them?

BrianFord
From CBS News.

Some interesting reporting from CBS News on research by Resume Genius.

My own completely unscientific research would agree: "8 in 10 hiring managers consider AI skills a priority".

I was surprised to read this: "while many workers today are well aware of the need to hone their AI chops, few employers offer the necessary training, said Lisa Gevelber, who heads Google's "Grow with Google" initiative."

I don't agree with the statement that people can learn about AI in ways that might boost their job search or advance their careers. "According to AI and career development experts, a good way to start is simply by using publicly available AI tools daily.". That's just undirected learning, which is really hard to express on a resume or in an interview.

I completely agree and tell my students: "Just saying, 'I use ChatGPT,' is not how workers should be reflecting their skills," Caucci of 1Huddle said. "Make sure your resume has an AI throughline." That idea of a thoughtline is important because it shows a progression of problems solved or goals achieved, which I've found is important to cite during interviews.

My closing point is that, having used the new AI training available from CompTIA, we instructors can help students develop cross-AI model/platform skills, which, if clearly expressed in a thought line during an interview, should make our students stand out.
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