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Requesting options for classroom textbook and lab for A+ and Net+

I joined the Instructor Network so that I can hopefully garner input for my program. I teach high school grades 9-12 and for years I have used Mike Meyers' Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs (and Networks) in what they call the "split book" series, meaning there is a separate lab book containing chapters that correspond to the textbook. The lab was a step-by-step, hands-on guide that helped reinforce the material in the textbook. I'm now searching for something similar, as the publisher is discontinuing the "split book" series and is only printing the All-in-One series, and that won't work for students at the high school level.

I know that many high schools use learning modules to simulate working with hardware, but I prefer actually handing students a physical WAP/PC/switch/router for them to configure. With that in mind, is there another printed textbook / lab book series that anyone could recommend for my program? I prefer a book with end-of-chapter questions (multiple choice, essay, etc.) as well as lab scenarios. The books need to cover the 1201-1202 A+ series, as well as the N10-009 Net+ series. Thanks in advance!
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Proctoring CertMaster Competency Exam for student outside of LMS?

Hi, all.

I have a student who wants to study CertMaster Learn Network+ on their own and complete the competency assessment (which my school uses to award "prior learning" course credit). How would the student go about taking their proctored competency assessment without being in one of my classes?

Roslyn Turner

Wondering what type of organization you work for as a trainer

Hello all. I'm trying to get an idea of the kinds of organizations that are employing CompTIA instructors. Apologies if I missed some blatantly obvious source of that information (someone please tell me if I did), but i really only have a vague idea of what kinds of organizations need CompTIA instructors.

My initial wild guess includes:

  • IT training companies
  • Corporations with large IT staff
  • Trade schools and career centers (I work for one of these)
  • Independent trainers
What am I missing? Is anyone willing to educate me here?
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Looking For CompTIA Training Instructors For Durham, NC

“Instructor status is current with CompTIA…” = ?. A better approach would be to ask candidates to show they are currently certified in the classes they propose to teach. CompTIA does not certify instructors.
Thank you! I'll update the post.
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Certmaster Lab and Learn Integrations

So, CompTIA has some information on integrating CML/L 2023 and prior into Canvas with LTI 1.3. CM products 2024 and forward also have some extensive integration over LTI 1.3 as well, you can find that here.

The 2023 and prior versions, as I recall, would also have some kind of dashboard that would collate student progress. Not sure if that is also part of the 2024+ followings, but if you're using an LTI 1.3 capable LMS, you should be able to build up an integration and monitor student work.

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Looking For CompTIA Training Instructors For Durham, NC

Hi,

We a re a nonprofit organization researching requirements for hosting evening and possibly Saturday CompTIA training courses. We have not done this before, but think it could be a good fit for our organization. Please provide any requirements, technical or other, for your services outside of CompTIA standards. Both in-person and remote training can be accommodated. At this time, we are open to instruction for all certifications. Instructors must be certified in the curses they teach. As this is an informal inquiry, all qualifications are subject to change, based on organizational needs. Those interested can contact us at hlc.comptia.hillcenter.org

Thank you for your interest!

CIN TTT Series: A+ Core 2 220-1202

It is time to continue our journey through the new A+ 1200 series! Join CIN and special guest Lynn Warne for the CIN TTT Series: A+ Core 2 220-1202. The series will cover ten sessions covering the A+ Core 2 exam domains. Lynn will teach the advanced skills and concepts covered on the exam as well as hands-on activities with key technology tools to help students launch a career in IT.

What: CIN TTT Series A+ Core 1 1202 10 sessions
When: May 6, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Central Daylight Time, Tuesday and Thursday through June 5, 2025
Who: Lynn Warne
Where: ON24

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Interesting series so far....
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Does siting the SecurityX exam recertifies Cloud+?

There is no CompTIA higher-level exam than CASP+/SecurityX because it is considered an expert level exam. That is what they are referring to.

I passed the CISM after passing CASP+ and they added three years to the expiration date. I also passed the CISSP, which I could use to renew my CISM and CASP+. I have some CompTIA certs that don't expire until 2030.
A nice thing to do is to take the certification that matters to you and always renew the SecurityX - I think that makes sense

Thanks for the insight.

I will do same
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To everyone taking Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, and SecurityX

What I do see are over-priced bootcamps with "job guarantees" that teach the trifecta and then charge you upwards of 14k$ (sometimes even 20k$). A lot of those bootcamps prey on veterans and their juicy, juicy GI Bill
Guarantees? Last time I checked, there were only two guarantees: 1. Death. 2. Taxes.
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Does siting the SecurityX exam recertifies Cloud+?

There is no CompTIA higher-level exam than CASP+/SecurityX because it is considered an expert level exam. That is what they are referring to.

I passed the CISM after passing CASP+ and they added three years to the expiration date. I also passed the CISSP, which I could use to renew my CISM and CASP+. I have some CompTIA certs that don't expire until 2030.

Seeking input on hiring CompTIA Instructors

I was looking at the median average for training houses and colleges. And yes, the going college rate is somewhere between 20-25/hr, even if you're going in as Adjunct (which to me is the same). They do get it, though, as there are always someone out there that will take it or nothing at all.
Hey Big R, are you saying you don't need Network+ before Security+?
In my years of teaching, I've found that if don't you have Network+ and you teach Security+ you end up teaching 1.5 course Sec+ and part of Net+, so they understand Protocols and TCP/IP.
Not going against your judgement, you have my highest respect Big R, but, am I missing something?
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DataX APPLIED LAB 4.1.3 -- Official Answer for Question 2

Hello Everyone!

I am working through Lab 4.1.3 APPLIED LAB in the DataX class and I am uncertain as to the answer to Question (2) below and justification for the answer. I repeatedly get it wrong and I keep having to restart the Lab VM just to get to try the get this question correct. I think I am applying sound thinking as to what the correct answer should be, but perhaps there is someone who can provide the official answer and why it's the official answer?

(2) Which of the following columns can be calculated?
year
day
dep_delay
arr_delay
air_time
month

I am going to eventually get it right after going through all of the possible combinations but it is much appreciated if someone can help clarify why the official answer is what it is as I am misunderstanding the context of this question. I will need to explain to the students why this answer was chosen to remove any subjectivity.

I had also asked previously if there is a place where all of the DataX lab solutions and answers to all questions are posted so students can refer to them afterwards on their own time. Is there an update on this, and is there a plan to provide an answer key and/or ZIP of the completed notebooks?

Thank you!
Ben

Does siting the SecurityX exam recertifies Cloud+?

Thank you, @Gregory Childers , for your kind reply.

I’m a bit confused because the official CompTIA information seems to suggest otherwise. Specifically, there's a line that states: “(three years from the date you earn the higher-level certification).”

I currently hold the CASP 004 certification, which expires in January 2027. Since I’m near the exam center these days, I was considering taking the CASP 005 exam to renew my certifications. However, if I will only receive an additional three years from tomorrow, I will essentially gain just one additional year.
You see what I mean? It feels like I would be shooting myself in the foot by doing this. :rolleyes:
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SecurityX CAS-005

It would add three years to the expiration date, so it would be extended to January 2030.
Thank you, Gregory, for your kind reply.

I’m a bit confused because the official CompTIA information seems to suggest otherwise. Specifically, there's a line that states: “(three years from the date you earn the higher-level certification).”

I currently hold the CASP 004 certification, which expires in January 2027. Since I’m near the exam center these days, I was considering taking the CASP 005 exam to renew my certifications. However, if I will only receive an additional three years from tomorrow, I will essentially gain just one additional year.
You see what I mean? It feels like I would be shooting myself in the foot by doing this. :rolleyes:
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