Gregory Childers said:

My A+ and Network+ had expiration dates in 2028. This was due to my earning the CASP+ and then renewing it by passing the ISACA CISM.

I passed the fifth version of Network+, which extended my Net+ and A+ until 2031. My first Network+ certification was in 2005.

At this point, I don't really see the point of taking any of the certification exams again if I've already passed them. Especially if I've passed multiple versions already.

I didn't even study for the Net+ this time. Didn't even download the objectives. Just signed up and took it blind and passed easily. The exams don't change enough from one version to the next to justify constantly retaking them. Maybe 10%-15% changes, tops.

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.

For the record, none of my clients require that I have the most current CISSP, CISM, CAPM, MS Azure, or any other certification. It makes no sense at all for me to retake any CompTIA exam that I've already passed before.

I've still got DataX and Linux+ left to pass, and then I'm done taking CompTIA exams.

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Keith Consol said:

I received an answer from CompTIA. Posting it here for others.

You don’t need to purchase CertMaster Labs Tech+ when you purchase CertMaster Learn Tech+. CertMaster Learn already includes the labs as part of the curriculum, so there’s no need for an additional purchase.

CertMaster Labs Tech+ are typically purchased alongside a Tech+ Student Guide to provide students with hands-on lab experiences. However, since CertMaster Learn integrates these labs within the learning platform, it covers both the curriculum and lab activities.

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Stephen Schneiter said:

We will have a TTT series for Linux+ when it is launched. It is scheduled to launch later this year, I believe I have seen late July as the launch date. Keep checking back here in the community and we will announce the TTT series once it is confirmed.

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Stephen Schneiter said:

Hello CINners! We have a special virtual livestream event coming up just for you! CompTIA and Dr. James Stanger will be conducting a workshop at the AFCEA TechNetCyber Baltimore conference on May 7th, 2025.

During this session, Dr. Stanger will be joined by special guest Zach Vaughn of Vectra AI, Dr. Matt McFadden of GDIT, and Bill Newhouse of NIST for a discussion of how traditional IT and cybersecurity workflows and approaches are changing in the face of AI and Post-Quantum Computing. They will discuss topics such as:

• Analyzing today's vulnerable tech footprint: The impact of Post-Quantum Cryptography and AI on how we do things today
• AI: Hunter or hunted? A look at the attack lifecycle and today's hybrid environments - traditional and AI-based approaches
• Migrating to post-quantum encryption
• How AI and Post-Quantum are affecting traditional pen testing, analytics, and attack surface paradigms
• A practical overview of post-quantum issues and readiness: What we've learned from past rollouts
• Analyzing your problem surface for post-quantum readiness
• Upskilling opportunities

We are pleased to offer this event to CIN members in conjunction with the AFCEA TechNet Baltimore conference attendees. Your participation will even include a Participation of Attendance certificate valid for two hours of CE credit for CompTIA certifications.

What: CIN TTT Series A+ Core 1 1202 10 sessions
When: May 7, 2025 12:30-2:30 PM Central Daylight Time
Who: Dr. James Stanger, Zach Vaughn, Dr. Matt McFadden, Bill Newhouse
Where: ON24

REGISTER HERE

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Haziq Mudzakir said:

Hi CINers, I would like to ask, is it still possible for me to be eligible to get the voucher exam for CloudNetX because I just finished watched all the 5-sessions videos on-demand by today (20 April 2025) ?

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Damion McCurdy said:

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This confuses me.

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precious said:

It's not really a problem, it's that the access code given is about to expire, to continue you need to purchase another access code

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superguruman said:

same problem

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Rafael Caballero said:

Typically, the classes I've taught have been based on a tiered pay scale based on class enrollment For example, 5-6 students $55 x 40 hours = $2200
7-8 students $60 x 40 hours = $ 2400 etc. It also varies weather or not the if the class is taught non-stop for a straight 40-hour work week versus over a period of time such as 2 or 3 days a week or even online.

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Stephen Schneiter said:

Hello CINners! We have a special virtual livestream event coming up just for you! CompTIA and Dr. James Stanger will be conducting a workshop at the AFCEA TechNetCyber Baltimore conference on May 7th, 2025.

During this session, Dr. Stanger will be joined by special guest Zach Vaughn of Vectra AI, Dr. Matt McFadden of GDIT, and Bill Newhouse of NIST for a discussion of how traditional IT and cybersecurity workflows and approaches are changing in the face of AI and Post-Quantum Computing. They will discuss topics such as:

• Analyzing today's vulnerable tech footprint: The impact of Post-Quantum Cryptography and AI on how we do things today
• AI: Hunter or hunted? A look at the attack lifecycle and today's hybrid environments - traditional and AI-based approaches
• Migrating to post-quantum encryption
• How AI and Post-Quantum are affecting traditional pen testing, analytics, and attack surface paradigms
• A practical overview of post-quantum issues and readiness: What we've learned from past rollouts
• Analyzing your problem surface for post-quantum readiness
• Upskilling opportunities

We are pleased to offer this event to CIN members in conjunction with the AFCEA TechNet Baltimore conference attendees. Your participation will even include a Participation of Attendance certificate valid for two hours of CE credit for CompTIA certifications.

What: CIN TTT Series A+ Core 1 1202 10 sessions
When: May 7, 2025 12:30-2:30 PM Central Daylight Time
Who: Dr. James Stanger, Zach Vaughn, Dr. Matt McFadden, Bill Newhouse
Where: ON24

REGISTER HERE

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samberumen said:

Can you give more info on the OSCP and CPTS

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samberumen said:

Definitely Precious, I would consider OSCP and CPTS.

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jcoltman said:

Hi everyone-

I'm in the process of launching a new CompTIA A+ Training Program at a Minnesota based non-profit organization. We need to train 200 students over roughly 5 weeks (40 clock hours of training each week - 25 students per week - 1 week 'makeup' at the end.)

I'm curious if anyone has data or person experience regarding a sufficient hourly rate. This would be a contract role but is likely to be extended at the end of this initiative.

Let me know if you have additional questions - seeking someone with at least 1 or 2 years teaching experience (technical or otherwise,) is comfortable with remote instruction, and currently holds at least their CompTIA A+ certification.

Thanks! I can provide further details upon request.

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Tess Sluijter said:

I also assume that pay rates will differ per region and sometimes per instructor.

My commercial training rate is around 100 EUR per hour, which is quite a bit higher than the mentioned 55.

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