Please Don't Distribute Copyrighted Materials
- By Rick Butler
- Instructor Toolbox
- 7 Replies
Reminds me of the time that someone out there was stealing all the Train the Trainer videos and posting them on his YouTube channel...fun times.
I've said this before and I know others will disagree, but I don't believe OnVUE is worth the aggravation if you have a test center in close proximity. I know, for some, it's an 'only' option to allow for folks to test, but all the horror stories I've heard over the years, for me, it's not worth it.I looked for this MCT Post:
He was banned for 6 Months initially, before the Appeal. What his Problem was, is not mentioned.
If he violated again after the 6 Months, he would be banned for 2 Years.
that is the reason, i like to use Testcenter, and not testing from Home..
Yeah, I don't post on the CompTIA reddit anymore, either. Like Greg mentioned, it's basically a sub full of whiny entitled cheaters, dumpers, and thieves. Even with aggressive moderating, they'll still squirm out of the woodwork. Not worth the time anymore.I used to post similar posts on Reddit. I got tired of getting downvoted and insulted. All newbies want to do is cut corners and cheat. I finally deleted my Reddit account.
Yes. Instructors can get access to official training materials, but we cannot distribute them here or anywhere else.Thank you for the response. Just so I understand, there is official instructor material but it is not to be shared on here?
As far as reporting to his employer, that's why CompTIA has lawyers. I believe it's a clear copyright violation.It is sad that people think the can do this with no repercussions. You could always report it to his employer, Allstate, who would likely not appreciate his shenanigans.![]()
It is sad that people think the can do this with no repercussions. You could always report it to his employer, Allstate, who would likely not appreciate his shenanigans.I wanted to give you all a heads-up. A person using the username kiranjadhav010407 has posted all the CompTIA-branded (still copyrighted) Security+ SY0-601 materials on LinkedIn. I reported it and asked that it be taken down, but there were over 350 comments: a mix of copyright warnings and thanks for posting.
When things like this happen, some people blame folks like us: instructors who have access to and use those copyrighted training materials.
This is a question best addressed to and answered by your employer. I am required to hold the latest certifications for all the courses I teach because I'm a CompTIA employee. If you work for a CompTIA Authorized Training Partner, you need to talk to your employer, who will then contact their CompTIA representative for an answer. If you work for anybody else, they can make whatever rules they want for their business.Obviously I'm going to be up the latest courseware before I teach any class, the question is, is a valid current certification required by CompTIA?
Thank you for the response. Just so I understand, there is official instructor material but it is not to be shared on here?Contact your CompTIA Authorized Partner. We're not allowed to distribute any of CompTIA's intellectual property.
Hi Stephen, I have the same question for SecAI+ - I did the TTT program as required but didn't get an email. However, the email I use for my main CompTIA account and the email I use for CIN are different. Could that be the issue?Hello @janchester27, for access to the CertMaster Perform content, an email with access code and instructions were sent out once someone finished the first session, either live or on-demand. I can go back and forward the email to you. You should see it in your inbox later today.
As for the SecAI+, I will go back to the distribution list and see what I can find. If you are not receiving the emails from CIN, you may not have received the exam voucher email. I will reach out to you directly about the voucher.
If I remember correctly, Pearson Vue does not allow the use of touch screens at all.I think the main issue is that he USED the touch screen. The issue, as I recall, was that his mouse stopped working in the middle of his exam, so he used the touch screen. I am going to make a note to ask Pearson Vue if that is a thing... can we use a screen that has touch if we do not actually touch it.
Thanks for raising this. It is important to clarify we as CompTIA instructors follow strict usage policies regarding training materials.I wanted to give you all a heads-up. A person using the username kiranjadhav010407 has posted all the CompTIA-branded (still copyrighted) Security+ SY0-601 materials on LinkedIn. I reported it and asked that it be taken down, but there were over 350 comments: a mix of copyright warnings and thanks for posting.
When things like this happen, some people blame folks like us: instructors who have access to and use those copyrighted training materials.
I think the main issue is that he USED the touch screen. The issue, as I recall, was that his mouse stopped working in the middle of his exam, so he used the touch screen. I am going to make a note to ask Pearson Vue if that is a thing... can we use a screen that has touch if we do not actually touch it.Why do you say that? Laptops are predominantly built without touchscreen technology and testing centers don't allow the use of smartphones or tablets.
It would benefit everyone to have working knowledge of ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and Claude as their baseline.Oh man, don't get me started on AI, I have to cert on Copilot just to qualify to apply to get my MCT back.
If you're teaching for a CompTIA Authorized Partner you will need to pass the current version of the certification to teach the class.Obviously I'm going to be up the latest courseware before I teach any class, the question is, is a valid current certification required by CompTIA?