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CompTIA A+ ITProTV

B
Hey Cinners,

I remember sometime in the past, that there was an ITPro TV training option. Does that still exist and if so, how can I access it? I'm currently training our Cybersecurity Information Specialist course which comprises A+, Net+, Security+, Linux+, Python and some specific Cybersecurity modules. I'd like to take this ITPro for a spin as I will need to step away from training for a few days and need my students to continue with lessons.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Robert
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3rd Annual CertOber - CompTIA Tech+ Training

scford
For anyone who lives in Houston or the surrounding areas, I will be hosting our 3rd annual CertOber event at the James D. Eggers Instructional Support Center (ISC Building) in Humble ISD. This event is offered at NO COST to students and community members, but space is minimal, so you must go through Eventbrite to reserve your seat.

Here are the detials

I’m excited to announce the 3rd Annual CertOber Event, hosted at the James D. Eggers Instructional Support Center (ISC Building).

This five-day, hands-on certification bootcamp is designed to prepare students for the new CompTIA Tech+ certification—a powerful first step into the world of technology, cybersecurity, and digital literacy.

I wanted to ensure your parents and kids are aware of this opportunity, which is open to all students in our community, including parents. There is no cost for the tickets, and they are going fast.
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💡 Why This Matters
  • Counts toward CCMR and IBCs
  • No cost to attend
  • Led by Scott Ford, M.Ed. — former Humble ISD teacher and now a bestselling IT certification author
  • The new CompTIA Tech+ exam is more accessible than the previous ITF+, making it easier than ever for students to succeed
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📚 What’s Included
  • Expert-led training and exam prep
  • Engaging, hands-on instruction covering:
    • Digital Literacy
    • Hardware & Operating Systems
    • Applications & Software Development
    • Databases
    • Networking & Wireless
    • WAN, Virtualization & Cloud Computing
    • Security Fundamentals
    • Digital Media
    • Artificial Intelligence
  • A welcoming, interactive environment that makes IT fun and approachable
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📅 Event Details
  • Dates: October 13–17, 2025 (Humble ISD’s October break)
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Location:
    James D. Eggers Instructional Support Center
    4810 Magnolia Cove Dr, Kingwood, TX — Room 1014
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💰 Cost
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⚡ Reserve Your Seat
Seats are limited and go fast! (I announced this event on Friday, and we are close to 50% sold out!)
Last year’s CertOber drew over 80 participants and filled quickly — don’t miss out.
[Click here to reserve your spot]

(This training typically costs over $2,500 at private training centers — we’re offering it at no cost to the community.)

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👨‍🏫 About the Instructor

Scott Ford, M.Ed. is an author, professor, and CEO of Scott Ford Consulting, LLC.

With over 25 years in education and training, he has taught IT and cybersecurity to organizations including CompTIA, the FBI, CIA, DEA, K–12 schools, colleges, Chevron®, Global Knowledge®, and the City of Houston.

He holds a Master of Education in Educational Technology from Texas A&M and multiple industry and teaching certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft, Adobe, and the State of Texas.
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Session 3 of TTT Linux 9/16

Stephen Schneiter
Jzol said:
Hi all! I noticed that under the documents, there was a link called 'CIN Community Application'. When I clicked it, it gave me a "server IP address cannot be found." Was this something we needed? If so, could someone please provide me with the correct link? It was listed right under the CIN the Pulse webinar which, if anyone missed that link, here you go! CIN The Pulse: Managing critical space cybersecurity: Guarding against the failure of imagination
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Hello @Jzol, no, that link was for new attendees who were looking to join our community. It looks like there was a typo in the URL. It should have pointed to the CIN landing page where folks can complete the application. https://cin.comptia.org
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Seeking Assessment Tools to Measure Baseline and Growth in IT Knowledge for Sophomores

jvolquezm
Hello,


I am in the early years of teaching within a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program for Information Technology. This year, I am working with sophomore students, and I would like to establish a baseline of their technical knowledge at the beginning of the year and then measure their growth at the end.


Does CompTIA or TestOut provide any assessment tools, pre-tests, or related resources that could support this type of “before and after” measurement of student skills?


Thank you in advance for your guidance.
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CompTIA TTT Exam Vouchers

Michael Schmitz
ISAAC ADEKANYE said:
Hello Everyone,

I'm so happy to tell everyone that I just received my A+ TTT Exam Voucher for Core 1 Exam now,

Thanks to CompTIA for this great privilege and opportunity,

Who else have received his or her own.....


Am so happy right now to have received this exam voucher to again seat to write the latest A+ Exam....
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Got mine as well and took the Exam yesterday.. 864 Points...
The Questions i missed, where the once, i wondered what the hell they wanna know, because a few where uncleare written. Again no Feedback button available.
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Session 3 of TTT Linux 9/16

Jzol
Hi all! I noticed that under the documents, there was a link called 'CIN Community Application'. When I clicked it, it gave me a "server IP address cannot be found." Was this something we needed? If so, could someone please provide me with the correct link? It was listed right under the CIN the Pulse webinar which, if anyone missed that link, here you go! CIN The Pulse: Managing critical space cybersecurity: Guarding against the failure of imagination
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Content for Cysa+ CEU's ?

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Gregory Childers said:
Those CertMaster credits can be used to renew your Security+ certification. They won't count at all for CySA+.

You can earn up to 15 hours from webinars. I doubt they will accept Security+ TTT, considering that it's a lesser certification.

So that puts you at 15 out of 60 hours.

Try earning a non-CompTIA cert for the rest.

www.comptia.org

CySA+ V3 - 60 CEUs Required for Certification renewal

Other IT industry certifications you earn may qualify as CEUs. See what CompTIA and other IT certifications will count towards renewing your CySA+ certification.
www.comptia.org www.comptia.org

or

www.comptia.org

CySA+ V3 - 60 CEUs Required for Certification Renewal

Other IT industry certifications you earn may qualify as CEUs. See what CompTIA and other IT certifications will count towards renewing your CySA+ certification.
www.comptia.org www.comptia.org
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To clarify my question the SecurityX TTT credits are for CASP-005 and can be applied to A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, Pentest+, and Cloud+
I was specifically asking about CySA+ Educational Units
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CompTIA a+cyber

tir.and
A+ Cyber is a single course after which you get a certificate for the course, they are labelled as CompCert = competency certificates.
It is about a specific skill, not about the whole job.
A+ for IT technician job
A+ Cyber for basic cyber security skills.

What topics are covered in the CompTIA a+ Cyber course?
The course covers foundational cybersecurity topics, including:
  • Cybersecurity support roles
  • Windows and Linux administration
  • Secure network fundamentals
  • Cybersecurity controls
  • Automation scripting fundamentals
  • Data management fundamentals

You can find some more info on this link but it's not much:
https://www.comptia.org/en/certifications/a-cyber/#resources
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Availability instructor S+ (online) classroom courses (available in CET, or located in Sweden/ Netherlands)

M
Hi Michael,
Are you looking for English speaking instructors? I am currently working with customers in Europe including U.S. Army and U.S. Airforce. I am teaching cybersecurity classes, mainly Security+, CertNexus Cyber First Responder and SecurityX (see my published book https://tinyurl.com/securityXbook). Please also see my Linkedin profile www.linkedin.com/in/mark-birch-44087899
Kind Regards
Mark Birch
[email protected]
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Content for Cysa+ CEU's ?

G
My Cysa+ is set to expire in Dec. and I have my CEU's for the SecurityX TTT and 15 hours of conferences. I had intended completing the SecurityX exam now but best laid plans.
Can anyone make in recommendations for suggestions as to training that will be credited?

I am no longer doing the Cisco track so I am looking at either,

CERTMASTER LABS FOR SECURITYX (EXAM CAS-005) - 40 CEUs
or
CERTMASTER LEARN FOR SECURITYX (EXAM CAS-005) - 40 CEUs

Has anyone got any sugguestions?

Thanks
Greg Porter
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A+ TTT Vouchers

ISAAC ADEKANYE
Stephen Schneiter said:
Hi CINners! Quick update on the A+ vouchers. I just found out that the A+ Core 1 vouchers will go out this afternoon and I am hoping the Core 2 vouchers will go out next week! I will post an update as soon as I hear about the exact date for Core 2.

Thanks again for everyone's patience! Good luck on your respective exams!
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BUT I JUST PASSED AND CERTIFIED WITH THE 1100 SERIES OF THE A+ RECENTLY, AM I STILL TO DO THIS 1200 SERIES AND ALL I THINK AND WANT IS TO BE CERTIFIED AS COMPTIA TRAINER...... PLEASE I NEED A RELIABLE RESPONSE AND ALSO ON HOW OR WHAT I CAN DO TO BE A COMPTIA CERTIFIED TRAINER..... PLEASE GIVE ME THE PROCESS TO BE A COMPTIA CERTIFIED TRAINER....
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A+ TTT Vouchers

ISAAC ADEKANYE
Stephen Schneiter said:
Hi CINners! Quick update on the A+ vouchers. I just found out that the A+ Core 1 vouchers will go out this afternoon and I am hoping the Core 2 vouchers will go out next week! I will post an update as soon as I hear about the exact date for Core 2.

Thanks again for everyone's patience! Good luck on your respective exams!
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THIS GLADINGS AND WARMS MY HEART NOW, BECAUSE I AM ABOUT TO ASK THAT I ONLY RECEIVED VOUCHER FOR CORE 1, WHEN AM I TO GET CORE 2 VOUCHER...
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