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CIN 2026 Webinars Feedback Wanted

Hello Everyone! We have been in the process of building out a webinar schedule for the rest of the 2026. Below is the outcome of the planning we have so far. We would like feedback from CIN as to what you think is missing? What topics would you like to see offered? Are there any proposed launches from the CompTIA Product Roadmap that you think should be covered? We will add to our webinar list based on feedback and interests.

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@Stephen Schneiter I honestly wonder sometimes with CompTIA planning teams. Instead of adding certifications for the sake of adding them. Focus down on the core certifications that are bread and butter and make them more interactive and hands-on over the multiple choice modalties. Opening up more opportunities for training and teaching.

OpenClaw or Agentic AI Trainers

I have been tossing this idea around in my head after spending some time with sites like boot.dev and KodeKloud. I am looking for ways to more interactively train students. I have had so much feedback from the younger folks that they don't want to spend time watching videos. You know, in 2007, I was frothing at the mouth for video tutorial training because I am personally a visual learner. I also spend a lot of time doing labs and things on my own. When I was studying to the Network+ (which I completely bombed at the time). Getting my hands on a CCNA rack from eBay was like the most delicious BBQ Beef Ribs dropping in my lap with some of the best potato salad from Momma.

Now in this highly interactive and lazy, give it all to me now generation of techs who want everything served to them on a platter. I'm struggling to see how to make things more interactive. Honestly, I have really enjoyed platforms like KodeKloud and LabEx where you have actual hands-on keyboard with actual labs (but the guidance still sucks).

Has anyone thought about or built an OpenClaw styled solution to actively interact with students during learning? I have been thinking about maybe theory first and then video explanation and then a hands-on interactive lab using an AI Agent. I would really like the thoughts from others.

Server+ and Project+ going to the CE model

Not sure how many of you saw this come in through Credly, but it appears that CompTIA is moving these two certifications to the CE model, along with all the others.

I know Server+ was on the fence for a while - whether it was going to remain or go away. Seems like it's here to stay for a while.

Project+, I can kind of see, since the PM world changes a fair bit - perhaps CompTIA thinks this would be a good move to put it in better position for industry recognition - although sadly, PMI will probably always remain the front runner for Project Management certifications within the general industry.

What does the CIN community think about this?

(yeah, I know I've been light on posts lately, but I'll try to do better at that - that is, if y'all missed the Black Fedora)

Rick

Passed CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0-001)

Hello CINers,

I’m happy to share that I have successfully passed the CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0-001) exam today.
A big thank you to @Stephen Schneiter for the exam voucher and for making the CompTIA Instructor Network such an amazing place to learn, collaborate, and grow.

Excited to bring more AI security concepts into my teaching and discussions with learners.

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