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Hank Cox · May 21, 2025

Steve Schofield said:
We are offering this course in spring of 2026 and I'm planning to lead the course. are you planning to use the perform version over learn?

For a 5 day course, CertMaster Perform for the instructor and CertMaster Labs for the students. You may want to use CertMaster Perform labs for the students if the course is longer than 5 days.

CertMaster Perform includes all the labs from CertMaster Labs. It also has additional labs that can be used for class demos if time permits. Nick Pierce showed an example of this in the CIN TTT Series: PenTest+ PT0-003.

Students using CertMaster Labs will use The Official CompTIA PenTest+ Student Guide PT0-003 eBook. Students can download a PDF version of the ebook and use it offline, with no expiration date. CertMaster Perform includes the ebook, however it expires in one year and is not available for offline use.

Gregory Childers · May 21, 2025

I can remember when the official A+ curriculum taught a lesson on the history of computers and technology.

John Napier, Charles Babbage, Alan Turing, Adm. Grace Hopper, Lady Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace., Atanasoff and Berry, Howard Aiken, John W. Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert, John von Neumann, and many others. Today, no one knows (or cares) about those pioneers in the field.

Gregory Childers · May 21, 2025

TechTrainer11 said:
If you a trainer then most companies will insist you have the current version of exam taken irrespective of being up to date with credits

I work as an independent contractor, so some clients will pay for retests while others won't. I get several free vouchers by attending the TTTs or passing inexpensive beta releases of the exams.

However, none of my clients has asked me to retake the ISC2, ISACA, or PMI exams, even though they all revise their exams periodically. My clients ONLY require that I retest for CompTIA. And I can honestly tell you that NONE of the exams change more than 10%-15% from one exam version to the next. I didn't even study for Net+ when I passed the FIFTH version of it a month ago. I can only vaguely remember some of the topics or styles of questions from that day.

Retesting, instead of getting CEUs, seems to have no value whatsoever. CEUs FORCE people to keep their skill sets current. Retesting every three years doesn't work because the exams don't change enough from version to version.

TechTrainer11 · May 21, 2025

Bruce Weaver said:
This really annoys me - that they don't list the version or the date taken.
I retake the certifications no longer for validating my skills but to make sure I am up to speed with what CompTIA is focused on in the current version. And since my employer is paying there really is no reason for me not to take the core certifications each time they are refreshed.

If you a trainer then most companies will insist you have the current version of exam taken irrespective of being up to date with credits

precious · May 20, 2025

Gregory Childers said:
The three retired certifications that I earned were the i-Net+, CDIA+, and DHTI+.

The CompTIA i-Net+ certification was designed to validate the technical knowledge and skills needed for entry-level Internet and e-commerce roles. It focused on fundamental Internet concepts, including infrastructure, development, and security, and was a vendor-neutral certification. The i-Net+ exam was designed to help individuals enter the Internet industry and demonstrate their entry-level skills to potential employers.

The CompTIA CDIA+ (Certified Document Imaging Architect) certification was a globally recognized credential validating competency in document imaging and management. It demonstrated expertise in planning, designing, and specifying document imaging solutions, including enterprise content systems.

The CompTIA DHTI+ certification, formally known as the CEA-CompTIA Digital Home Technology Integrator certification, was a vendor-neutral credential validating a home technology professional's skills in configuring, integrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting electronic and digital home systems. It aimed to recognize expertise in areas like networking, audio/video, security, and home automation.

Honestly, you could probably list those on your résumé under "IT Archeology."....

I bow to your certification archaeology skills!

precious · May 20, 2025

Bruce Weaver said:
This really annoys me - that they don't list the version or the date taken.
I retake the certifications no longer for validating my skills but to make sure I am up to speed with what CompTIA is focused on in the current version. And since my employer is paying there really is no reason for me not to take the core certifications each time they are refreshed.

There is nothing quite as perplexing as a mystery certification - is it from 2025 or maybe even 2005? Who really knows! Nowadays, I retake the CompTIA certification exams to ensure I won't end up teaching DOS commands in the presence of cloud APIs, not because I doubt my skills.

Bruce Weaver · May 20, 2025

Gregory Childers said:
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I'll just renew them with CEUs from now on because there is zero value to constantly retaking exams just because the version changes. They don't list the version number on the certificate. Just the date originally earned and the expiration date.

This really annoys me - that they don't list the version or the date taken.
I retake the certifications no longer for validating my skills but to make sure I am up to speed with what CompTIA is focused on in the current version. And since my employer is paying there really is no reason for me not to take the core certifications each time they are refreshed.

Gregory Childers · May 20, 2025

VICTOR CHIDI OKPURUKA said:
very important stuff to address ASAP to attract the right candidates

And yet they seemed to skip over my questions entirely.....

Gregory Childers · May 20, 2025

precious said:
That Healthcare IT certification was the only crazy digression I made. It aged about as well as Internet Explorer lets face it. Cloud+ and Linux+ weren't particularly popular either they were simply requirements for university instruction. Right now I'm essentially gathering certificates like Pokémon but only the ones that HR is genuinely interested in.

The three retired certifications that I earned were the i-Net+, CDIA+, and DHTI+.

The CompTIA i-Net+ certification was designed to validate the technical knowledge and skills needed for entry-level Internet and e-commerce roles. It focused on fundamental Internet concepts, including infrastructure, development, and security, and was a vendor-neutral certification. The i-Net+ exam was designed to help individuals enter the Internet industry and demonstrate their entry-level skills to potential employers.

The CompTIA CDIA+ (Certified Document Imaging Architect) certification was a globally recognized credential validating competency in document imaging and management. It demonstrated expertise in planning, designing, and specifying document imaging solutions, including enterprise content systems.

The CompTIA DHTI+ certification, formally known as the CEA-CompTIA Digital Home Technology Integrator certification, was a vendor-neutral credential validating a home technology professional's skills in configuring, integrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting electronic and digital home systems. It aimed to recognize expertise in areas like networking, audio/video, security, and home automation.

ecnal1951 · May 20, 2025

Stephen,

I just want to make sure you send the SecurityX voucher. Last time, somehow, I was not listed under the Community College Partner program.

Thanks again.

Alowe1999 · May 20, 2025

Stephen Schneiter said:
Hello @Alowe1999, I am going to put you in contact with Tera Dean from CompTIA. She works closely with DoD and should have some good suggestions and maybe even resources to help with your training. Look for an email to you and Tara.

Thank you! My associated email to this account when I registered it said official so its my DoD. If you could use [email protected] that would be a big help so there's no filters stopping the traffic.

VICTOR CHIDI OKPURUKA · May 20, 2025

Gregory Childers said:
The CompTIA CTT+ was retired on March 31, 2023, so that would limit your applicant pool since the certification is no longer offered.

Could you provide clarity on the following:

CompTIA is an organization, not a subject area. A+ is a certification program. Cybersecurity is a sector of IT, where CompTIA has four different certifications, including Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, and SecurityX. Are you referring to one or more of those certifications?

As for compensation, what is the approximate pay range for "Competitive pay based on experience and course type?"

very important stuff to address ASAP to attract the right candidates

VICTOR CHIDI OKPURUKA · May 20, 2025

Gregory Childers said:
I'm assuming that they run the numbers on sales figures in the CompTIA store for vouchers and training to make decisions regarding ROI. The organization has retired several certifications over the years.

I'm adopting a "wait and see" approach to the new products. My concern is that I hope they do not dilute their brand with these offerings.

yes - diluting the brand is my most concern.

thats 1 big issues vendor neutral certs face that vendor centric platforms and certs dont phase. exams can be retired but realignment is driven more because of technology and other important factors not acceptance or sales figure

My Thoughts

VICTOR CHIDI OKPURUKA · May 20, 2025

Mark Anthony Germanos said:
They should award discounted pricing to existing customers. They can create a policy of…if you have purchased anything from us in the past 10 years, you get 30% off any purchases over the next 90 days.

Actually CompTIA just takes care of that by using different partner level- Silver, Bronze and I think Gold- dont know if that still stays- you get discounts based on the volume/frequency of your purchase normally measured yearly

Chicago_FJR · May 20, 2025

Thank you for the suggestions/confirmations to create my own and that there is nothing official from CompTIA.

malamillion · May 20, 2025

Stephen Schneiter said:
Hello @malamillion, we do have a job board in the community where you could post for instructor openings. https://cin.comptia.org/forums/job-board.31/

You will need to address whether you are looking for onsite instructors or virtual instructors teaching remotely. You will also need to consider whether these instructors will be teaching full-time or contract instructors per course.

A couple of suggestions would be to look for instructors who have experience with the course you are offering in the format you are looking for, i.e., boot-camp vs semester. Also, you will want an instructor who holds the certification that they will be teaching.

Hope this helps some and offers something to think about.

Yes! Thank you so much.

Stephen Schneiter · May 20, 2025

Hello @Alowe1999, I am going to put you in contact with Tera Dean from CompTIA. She works closely with DoD and should have some good suggestions and maybe even resources to help with your training. Look for an email to you and Tara.

Stephen Schneiter · May 20, 2025

Hello @malamillion, we do have a job board in the community where you could post for instructor openings. https://cin.comptia.org/forums/job-board.31/

You will need to address whether you are looking for onsite instructors or virtual instructors teaching remotely. You will also need to consider whether these instructors will be teaching full-time or contract instructors per course.

A couple of suggestions would be to look for instructors who have experience with the course you are offering in the format you are looking for, i.e., boot-camp vs semester. Also, you will want an instructor who holds the certification that they will be teaching.

Hope this helps some and offers something to think about.

Alowe1999 · May 20, 2025

Hello everyone!

Long story short I am AD Army and there is a gap at my installation for young soldiers to achieve certs without paying massive out of pocket expenses. Working to put the pieces together to teach entry level CompTIA in line with the certs I have. I've seen a lot of back and forth on here how to get the course material, cert master, etc. I found a way to get the vouchers covered for them from the Army but now I'm essentially trying to build a bootcamp that I can host locally for them. Any information anyone can offer will be much appreciated!

precious · May 20, 2025

Jose A Ruiz Marquez said:
I've always stuck with the most recognized certifications like A+, Network+, Server+, PenTest+, CySA+, and CASP+. Now, I just need to take SecurityX to renew. The only time I deviated from the standard, widely accepted certs was for the Healthcare IT certification—and we all know how that turned out. I have Cloud+ and Linux+ because they are required to teach at the University I work

That Healthcare IT certification was the only crazy digression I made. It aged about as well as Internet Explorer lets face it.

Cloud+ and Linux+ weren't particularly popular either they were simply requirements for university instruction. Right now I'm essentially gathering certificates like Pokémon but only the ones that HR is genuinely interested in.

Wezzie Lukhere · May 20, 2025

SORTED

shaify · May 20, 2025

Hey, why no one is talking about this vouchers, I am eager to try Netwoking in cloud certification using Cloudnetx …

malamillion · May 20, 2025

Hello

I am in the process of starting a youth IT initiative in Kentucky whereas I will need to hire instructors for A+, Network+ and Security+. I wanted to know if someone in this community could tell me what it takes to hire instructors along with any other logistics that come along with that?

Hybridsolutions · May 20, 2025

cyberjess said:
Looks like a great opportunity. How do you apply?

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Hybridsolutions · May 20, 2025

baylis said:
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