Love the energy, Gregory! I'd break it into three lenses: students now have real, affordable hands-on access (AWS/IBM/Azure all offer pay-as-you-go, no PhD needed), businesses are moving selectively where quantum already helps (logistics, security), and globally there's a real compliance clock ticking on quantum-resistant crypto standards.Everyone needs to learn about quantum computing as quick as possible.
Yeah we used to offer the bootcamps but had higher requirements for those courses and explained that the fast paced class in a bootcamp are NOT meant for those entering into the IT/Cyber field. They are meant for professionals that have the experience and knowledge but need guidance on how to apply that to a proctored exam.Hi Nick, thank you for taking your time to share your '2 cents', much appreciated. I will check the instructor resources as you suggested. Considering your advice, I might have to run two different classes: The 2 weeks for beginners and the one week bootcamp for the more experienced learners. Cheers Nick.
Thanks for the heads up. I forwarded the email that went out to everyone for the CySA+ content instructions to @janchester27, @shiftry, @Larry Moseley, and @ign.yoe. Sould be in your inbox

CongratulationsExcited to announce that I’ve passed the CNX-001!
Thank you, @Stephen Schneiter and the CIN, for making this possible.
Someone please correct me if I am wrong... you get CertMaster access, but not enrolled in an instructor's actual class correct? It sounds like it is working properly to me.Hi everyone, I'd like to know about activating CertMaster Perform using an access key obtained from a CIN TTT Series course — whether it was attended live or accessed on-demand. After adding the institution as "CIN TTT Series," I'm unable to enroll in a class under the instructor assigned to that course. I keep getting the message: "This teacher has no active classes."
For example, I currently have access to CySA+ V4 but can't join Nicholas Pierce's class. Similarly, for the on-demand SecAI+ V1 course, I'm unable to join Dwayne Natwick's class, and the same issue occurs with Data+ V2 taught by Frederick Anaafi.
This is my first time using CertMaster Perform, so I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. @Stephen Schneiter — or anyone who knows the answer — could you please help clarify? Thank you!
Hi Nick, thank you for taking your time to share your '2 cents', much appreciated. I will check the instructor resources as you suggested. Considering your advice, I might have to run two different classes: The 2 weeks for beginners and the one week bootcamp for the more experienced learners. Cheers Nick.The schedule of two week is for covering every item, lab, quiz, etc. in the classroom.
What I do is leave the quizzes and a majority of the labs for students to complete on their own. I pick several labs that I feel are critical for the exam based on my experience and knowledge of the exam itself (I take each new exam when it comes out to maintain my cert vice doing CEU’s).
There is course outline and planner available for instructors in the CertMaster resources. Download it and set it to the 5-Day option. It provides a timeline with section times of coverage etc.
One thing to note is that a Bootcamp course like what you are teaching requires the learner to basically walk in understanding all of the prerequisite material (A+ and Tech+ objectives) and having that recommended experience listed on the objectives. They really are not designed for a beginner in networking who is trying to just get started and doesn’t have that background experience and knowledge.
Make sure you explain this to your students so the know they have to put in effort and study. Yes they will have to read the material and not simply rely on you to read it all for them. Just my $0.02.