a presenter using slides should build his/her own,

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But what if you are a trainer for CompTIA, or you're teaching a class sold via a partner? Then you're stuck with CompTIA materials.

Or in my case the CertNexus / Logical Ops slides for a secure coding class... which aren't great either.

But yeah, I like my own slides a lot better.

I'll just leave this here.

The way I see it, (and notwithstanding my stinging rebuke of slides in general), a presenter using slides should build his/her own, so that the slides follow the speaker (and not the reverse). Yes it takes time, but I think it attunes the presentation and keeps it from sounding discombobulated when the speaker keeps looking up at a PowerPoint to see what it says so they can stay on track, etc etc.

Gregory Childers said:

Troubleshooting is discussed in multiple CompTIA certifications. It's covered in Tech+, A+, Network+, and Cloud+ to name a few.

What I'd like to know is why are the steps in the troubleshooting methodology different in each of the certifications. I'm teaching Cloud+ this week and there are ten steps. Tech+ and A+ have six steps. Network+ has seven steps. Shouldn't CompTIA be endorsing a consistent troubleshooting methodology across all their certifications? Isn't it more confusing for the learners to unlearn what they've learned when pursuing a new certification?

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A far better question than what we've been seeing lately, Greg. This one isn't laughably simplistic and can't be answered with a simple Google search.

So...

IMAO, I think what's happening here is a product of evolution. As CompTIA has developed certifications over the years, the infamous Troubleshooting Model has gone through iterations where one step gets added, one step deleted. Maybe it's been adapted for specific settings like hardware (A+), networking, or Cloud. But I think somewhere along the line, an SME somewhere said, "Yeah, that's correct, *but* we need to add this one additional step..."

That's my two denarii, anyway.

/r

Gregory Childers said:

It's not accurate to say that Trainers cannot be SMEs for CompTIA exams. ... I was told by the staff at CompTIA that trainers could participate, but they could not produce books or video series where they would financially benefit from being an SME. ... The trainers could teach the class.

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That last part certainly wasn't clear the past few times I looked into this. Every time it was suggested I could also not teach the class, because that also financially benefits me.

I would've wanted to weigh in on Linux+ v6, because the thing they showed during the beta was pretty bad.

On the Linux+ SME page it expressly and explicitly says:

Only Linux system administrators or similar IT professionals should apply. Although CompTIA appreciates interest from the training community, applications from trainers, authors, or individuals who may profit or materially benefit from knowledge of the CompTIA credential content are not eligible to participate.

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So no, you're wrong Greg. We are not allowed to participate.

Tess Sluijter said:

Coherency / consistency would be a good thing, yeah.

Sounds like you should be an SME for all of these... or be hired by the new CompTIA, for their over-arching exam design teams.

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Troubleshooting is one area of overlap with multiple CompTIA exams. There are several other topics that are also covered on multiple CompTIA exams.

CompTIA needs to take a look at the exam objectives for all of its certifications to ensure that any overlapping topics are covered consistently across the board.

Tess Sluijter said:

I've already warned my school that if XK0-006 turns out the way it looks right now, I'm advising we move to a competing examination for our annual Linux classes. We need to stay on-focus.

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Based on a number of factors, I'm advising my school to quit Linux+ after we're done with this cohort.

We'll switch to LFCS instead.

We may also look for a replacement for Tech+, depending on the outcomes with our current cohort and their trainer's opinion.

Rick Butler said:

Sorry, but I'm starting to feel like the boards are being cluttered up with a lot of "brief" cluttery posts. While I'm not opposed to more activity - I believe CIN needs it, I'm finding that responding with 2-5 word replies on EVERY post, to me, is making it hard to engage in meaningful conversations about real topics.

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I actually agree with you and I'm getting the feeling sometimes we're actually talking to LLM bots. Or marketeers.

These posts are becoming absolutely nonsensical.

Trevor Chandler said:

Are Large Language Models (LLMs) covered in any CompTIA
course(s)? If so, which one(s)?

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Why do you insist on making daily new threads about things that are easily answered by reading the exam objective documents?

"Is X or Y on any of the exams?" is something you as trainer should be able to answer yourself. Either because you know, or because you've read the objectives.

Coherency / consistency would be a good thing, yeah.

Sounds like you should be an SME for all of these... or be hired by the new CompTIA, for their over-arching exam design teams.

abiodun1991 said:

I need the link also

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The link for what?

What link?

You cannot take the exam anymore. The beta is closed.

Brian Wafula said:

Happy New Year! I hope you’re all doing well. I’ve been hard at work preparing for the Cloud+ certification, and I’m thrilled to share that I successfully passed the exam this morning! It was quite a challenge—definitely not an easy test. My experience really came into play, and I just managed to scrape by with a passing score.

Now, I’m feeling elated and relieved, and most importantly, I’ve gained valuable experience. I have many exciting projects lined up across various Cloud Service Providers.

I am eagerly waiting for the CloudNetX results. Hoping for a pass too. Thank you CIN for the voucher.

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Congrats

Tess Sluijter said:

For what? You can no longer sign up for the XK1-006.

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I need the link also

Gregory Childers said:

Yeah, LinkedIn had a ton of people posting that they were "Open To Work." Looks like January 9th was the day many people were being let go.

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I must have totally missed that. No announcements anywhere?

Steve Linthicum said:

See https://gtia.org/

Thoughts?

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As one person on Reddit already mentioned: "I will now refer to this organisation as GlobTIA".

Liz Pernaselci said:

Online Live training, daytime and evening. Onsite training on occasion per group requests. Must hold current exam version of the certifications. Please contact me if interested and kindly provide your resume. Thank you!

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You're not telling us WHERE on-site, Liz. Nor whether international trainers are accepted.

Rick Butler said:

There is a reason why "Death by PowerPoint" is something we all have heard. Why? Well, because....slides...well...just suck.

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Ironically the true meaning of "death by Powerpoint" got lost over the years.

Ineffective use of slides in a meeting led to the death of seven astronauts.

-> https://mcdreeamiemusings.com/blog/2019/4/13/gsux1h6bnt8lqjd7w2t2mtvfg81uhx

Ankit Srivastav said:

Yes, whatever possible to explain to my trainees

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These slides aren't available for free. They need to be bought, by the organisation that's arranging the class.

Trevor Chandler said:

Hello CINners,

Is the PAM (Pluggable Authentication Module) facility covered in the Linux+ course?

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Which Linux+ course? The one from CompTIA?

It's on the exam objectives, so I'd hope it is. At the very least I have PAM in my own Linux+ training materials.

Trevor Chandler said:

40K+? Are you kidding me!!!!!

Is this subject (CVEs) covered in any of the CompTIA courses?

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Yes, 40k. Or more.

Many of those are Wordpress Plugins, or Linux kernel issues. Those two, based on what I learned from the Open Source Security podcast, are the two biggest sources of CVEs, with thousands and thousands every year.

And yes, knowing about CVE's is part of Sec+, CySA+, Pentest+ and CASP+.

abiodun1991 said:

Please send me the link

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For what? You can no longer sign up for the XK1-006.

Trevor Chandler said:

I'll answer that one. Mr. Butler's trick, to keep the learners (aka his audience) engaged, is to remove his Fedora, and then say to them "Watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat".

There! Now I saved him some typing

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I will try the ‘rabbit out of the hat’ trick next time

SY0-701
4.3 Explain various activities associated with vulnerability

precious said:

You have made some great points, though. Slides can definitely become the villain if they’re overdone or misused....That said, I’m curious-what is your go-to prop or trick to keep the learners engaged when slides are a no-go? Maybe I’ll ditch my 'mini-me' box and steal a page from your playbook.

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I'll answer that one. Mr. Butler's trick, to keep the learners (aka his audience) engaged, is to remove his Fedora, and then say to them "Watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat".

There! Now I saved him some typing

Trevor Chandler said:

Why don't you tell us how you really feel!!!!

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I think Rick Butler left us no room for doubt about how he really feels