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Seeking input on hiring CompTIA Instructors

Rick Butler
Gregory Childers said:
I've been charging more than $75/hour for CompTIA training for more than ten years. And I've lived in three different parts of the country. I've made $125/hour for some classes.

Are you comparing independent contract training to university training? I have been offered multiple jobs over the years to work at different colleges and universities, but I politely refused the massive pay cut.
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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.
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Seeking input on hiring CompTIA Instructors

Gregory Childers
Rick Butler said:
Well,

You're not somewhere where the cost of living is ridiculously exorbitant, say, Southern California?

IT in general is underpaid, in my estimation - particularly for those that bothered to get their Network+ before doing Security+ (lol)
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I've been charging more than $75/hour for CompTIA training for more than ten years. And I've lived in three different parts of the country. I've made $125/hour for some classes.

Are you comparing independent contract training to university training? I have been offered multiple jobs over the years to work at different colleges and universities, but I politely refused the massive pay cut.
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To everyone taking Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, and SecurityX

Rick Butler
Gregory Childers said:
I wish I had a dollar for every story I've heard about someone going after their Sec+, CySA+, and PenTest+ with zero experience and no Net+ or A+, only to hear them complain that no one will hire them.
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So THAT'S how we get to $75/hr...lol
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To everyone taking Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, and SecurityX

Gregory Childers
Rick Butler said:
There are so many people that just want the "quick and easy pathway" to Security+ and higher and find learning basic networking, computer skills, or the like to just be a hinderance.

But, so many people just want to go cyber/be cyber and so on, to the point where they leap over basic skills. I've had students ask me and I just tell 'em, "Go get your A+ and Net+ first, then come back and talk to me."

To date, I've not gotten a single one come back to me after.

Not worth my time, tbh.

/r
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I wish I had a dollar for every story I've heard about someone going after their Sec+, CySA+, and PenTest+ with zero experience and no Net+ or A+, only to hear them complain that no one will hire them.
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Seeking input on hiring CompTIA Instructors

Rick Butler
Well,
Gregory Childers said:
If you're not making at least $75/hour in the US, you're getting robbed.
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You're not somewhere where the cost of living is ridiculously exorbitant, say, Southern California?

IT in general is underpaid, in my estimation - particularly for those that bothered to get their Network+ before doing Security+ (lol)
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To everyone taking Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, and SecurityX

Rick Butler
There are so many people that just want the "quick and easy pathway" to Security+ and higher and find learning basic networking, computer skills, or the like to just be a hinderance.

But, so many people just want to go cyber/be cyber and so on, to the point where they leap over basic skills. I've had students ask me and I just tell 'em, "Go get your A+ and Net+ first, then come back and talk to me."

To date, I've not gotten a single one come back to me after.

Not worth my time, tbh.

/r
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To everyone taking Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, and SecurityX

precious
This is not just important, but very important...... I usually tell my students that Networking skills like understanding data encapsulation/decapusulation the headers themselves.... TCP headers(flags inside), UDP headers..... Purposes of ports and services/protocols on OSI model down the layers, IP addressing they are all the heart Network Basics for Hackers my favorite book

Linux, scripting and of course programming are also the skills that are also equally very important to master.

Lastly: Good communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Adaptability and not limited to Time Management
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To everyone taking Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, and SecurityX

VICTOR CHIDI OKPURUKA
Gregory Childers said:
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Normally no one should be talking security if
1. you cant set up a pc
2. set up a basic soho network and understand its make up
3. script or code in any language whatsoever

have advocated for this for donkey years.. Lol

wondering how someone will secure what he/she doesn't understand how to set up - its a mirage

Anyway there are slim exception - people can go into cybersecurity or choose to write this certs as a + to their CV( Since passing a cert insnt an actual test of knowledge or experience) but prefer to take on non-technical cybesecurity role like

- GRC
- Technical writing
- Sales, Marketing, Support for cybersecurity products/services and platforms

etc...

By the way your advice is 100% valid
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Academy Partner price list? 2025

VICTOR CHIDI OKPURUKA
Hemlock said:
I can't seem to find the latest partner price list for CompTIA exam vouchers. The partner website seems broken too. Anyone have the latest? I believe it was in an excel format.
Thanks!
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Hello @Hemlock

When you login to your partner account - via the store you will see all the prices for voucher depending on your partner level

Hope this helps.
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Seeking input on hiring CompTIA Instructors

Gregory Childers
Rick Butler said:
Are you saying $55-$60/hr is a low pay rate? Maybe I'm misinterpreting, but the average US pay for a contract CompTIA instructor is somewhere in the $30-45/hr range, so that rate would actually be pretty good.

Unless I'm missing something - which is entirely possible.
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I make more than $60/hour teaching MS Office classes. $30-$45 per hour to teach CompTIA or some other technical class would be an insult,

If you're not making at least $75/hour in the US, you're getting robbed.
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Seeking input on hiring CompTIA Instructors

Anthony Burton - ViaTec
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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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Hello,

I am in Instructor with over 15 years experience working with a variety of different client types. I would enjoy further discussing this opportunity with you. I have attached my resume for your review.

Regards,

Anthony
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Eligibility for CloudNetX voucher exam

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Rick Butler said:
Not likely, mate. The final deadline, I think, just passed. Usually takes about 6-8 weeks to process the attendee list from On24 and do up the order.

I'd probably keep an eye open in June/July.

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Ah noted with this Rick. Thanks for the reply mate.
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