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Are certification kits no longer complimentary?

Shea Bennett
Jerry Naidoo said:
When you have passed an exam, I recall us receiving an email from CompTIA to confirm a few details before they mail a complimentary certification kit. I just saw this on their website:

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Is the certification kit no longer free? I remember there was a discussion about the wallet cards being discontinued but not about being charged a fee to receive the physical certificate (unless you received one and then would like to order a replacement certificate).
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The free train has stopped at the pay now station.
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Are certification kits no longer complimentary?

Shea Bennett
BrianFord said:
While certification cards and kits are a thing of the past, people who have earned a CompTIA certification will want to know how to prove that to a prospective employer. An exam score report is not proof that someone earned a certification. Candidates can download and provide an official, secure PDF copy of any individual certification (or all active certifications) directly from their CompTIA (Certmetrics) account. Candidates can also share verifiable digital badges (often through platforms like Acclaim/Credly) that display active status, issue dates, and skills verified.
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This is what actually matters.
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It is a different contractor world

VICTOR CHIDI OKPURUKA
Hello,

Yes this seem to be a challenge most times

but understand that networking is crucial if you need to be active as a trainer. Also ensure your certs are up to date. Another thing to do is certify a little bit across bother within same core area of interest.

My 10 cents

Thanks
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Are certification kits no longer complimentary?

Gregory Childers
Rick Butler said:
It just means one extra step in putting a cert into my "i-love-me" book, which is, for me, a 3" three ring binder with every award or achievement since my high school years. I think the first one is my athletic JV letter for Golf....
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I've got most of my certs in a manila folder in a file cabinet. I have six on the wall of my home office, along with my college diploma.
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Are certification kits no longer complimentary?

BrianFord
While certification cards and kits are a thing of the past, people who have earned a CompTIA certification will want to know how to prove that to a prospective employer. An exam score report is not proof that someone earned a certification. Candidates can download and provide an official, secure PDF copy of any individual certification (or all active certifications) directly from their CompTIA (Certmetrics) account. Candidates can also share verifiable digital badges (often through platforms like Acclaim/Credly) that display active status, issue dates, and skills verified.
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Project+ Trainer Required

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Lynsey Nelson said:
We’re looking for an experienced, qualified CompTIA trainer to deliver the Project + course. 2 sessions live via Teams July and August. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
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Thanks Lynsey I would definitely be interested. I sent my contact information as well as credentials over. Best regards Tanja
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Are certification kits no longer complimentary?

Gregory Childers
CompTIA is a for-profit entity now. Printing certs and cards as part of the kit costs money. You can download the PDF and print your own, if you want a hard copy. The cards served no purpose other than bragging rights. An email congratulations is considered the standard in the industry.
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Are certification kits no longer complimentary?

Jerry Naidoo
When you have passed an exam, I recall us receiving an email from CompTIA to confirm a few details before they mail a complimentary certification kit. I just saw this on their website:

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Is the certification kit no longer free? I remember there was a discussion about the wallet cards being discontinued but not about being charged a fee to receive the physical certificate (unless you received one and then would like to order a replacement certificate).
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