Congratulations! You've only got 12 more to go to complete the set!

Jill West said:

Great combo--congrats! Net+ is a strong exam!

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Indeed. Thanks!

Great combo--congrats! Net+ is a strong exam!

Amelia A. said:

I passed the DataX certification exam this week, all thanks to the CIN Series. I re-watched the course videos and reviewed the Certmaster material. Those are the only study tools I used to prepare for the exam. Thank you, CIN!

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Congratulations

Rick Butler said:

It usually takes about 6-8 weeks after the TTT on the short side for them to be processed through CompTIA.

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i was about to ask the same question.

James P. said:

Good morning, when will we receive our Linux + vouchers?

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It usually takes about 6-8 weeks after the TTT on the short side for them to be processed through CompTIA.

Good morning, when will we receive our Linux + vouchers?

I am studying for this now using Jason Dion. I currently teach the Security+ course.

Mrmo said:

Is there a cert for this, or is this more in line with the AI-900 by Microsoft? What about labs for the current course?

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AI essentials does not provide for certification. It can provide a CompCert, which is like a certificate of completion.

"CompCert assessment: prove your mastery of key concepts and earn a downloadable Competency Certificate at the end of the course to showcase your achievement."

The course does not provide labs per se, in the way that CertMaster courses do, but it does provide for activities.

Mitch Garvis said:

According to this page (https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/#ai) there is a certification for it.

Google is your friend!

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Actually, AI Essentials does not provide for a certification. AI essentials can provide a CompCert, which is like a certificate of completion. The course details (thanks for the link!) explains:

"CompCert assessment: prove your mastery of key concepts and earn a downloadable Competency Certificate at the end of the course to showcase your achievement."

That's amazing, congrats! Significant accomplishment. Did you take the Data+ and/or DataSys+ before this one? If so, how do you think it compares to those?

Jzol said:

@Jill West 2 for 1? Take Data+ AND Cloud+ Back to Back, you got this!! Also correct, never give up. Especially when you are signing into Pearson Vue and want to slowly cry while it spins and you checked your PC 200 time haha

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I actually can't take Cloud+ bc I passed the beta. So that voucher was sent to me in error (I didn't watch the TTT within the time frame, knowing that I didn't need the voucher, and didn't want to use up one, knowing it wouldn't be applicable for me). And now it turns out my DataX voucher doesn't work because of the Cloud+ voucher being sent, lol.

Honestly, I can't imagine how Stephen keeps up with it all. Not a surprise that errors will be made from time to time. And I put off the DataX until close to the expiration date, so I'm not sure if it can be fixed in time. I'd really like to take it and have been studying for it, but not the end of the world if it doesn't happen. It's a bit outside my wheelhouse and was going to be a challenge to pass. But learning is never wasted, regardless of whether there's a cert to show for it in the end.

Rick Butler said:

I hope this helps you and resolves any questions you may have.

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It does. Thank you.

reymart said:

Does anyone have the official PowerPoint materials for CompTIA Server+? I currently don’t have access to any resources and haven’t been able to find the files online. I’d really appreciate it if someone could share a copy or point me in the right direction.

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for me no

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Second, this site was set up to share resources, yes, but not copyrighted content. The OP asked about getting "the official PowerPoint materials for the CompTIA Server+". Assumably, this means the CompTIA copyrighted materials that are available through the CompTIA Store or through the Partner Program.

The CIN has no control over the Partner Program in any way, shape, or form, so we always recommend that if you require material for your classroom and are a CompTIA partner, to reach out to your Business Development Manager to get those materials, as you're licensed to do.

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You not only beat me to it, but you also worded it perfectly. Have a great evening!

L. Maik said:

But then again, if those are "the proper channels", then what is the purpose of this site?

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First, this site is a forum that allows instructors to connect. It provides a community where we can get together and talk about - well, just about anything. We have conversations about teaching in the classroom, finding ways to connect curriculum to the learner, trends in the certification world, and just about everything in and around that locus. Basically, we all have something to teach and something to learn. We can do that with one another, here in the CIN.

Second, this site was set up to share resources, yes, but not copyrighted content. The OP asked about getting "the official PowerPoint materials for the CompTIA Server+". Assumably, this means the CompTIA copyrighted materials that are available through the CompTIA Store or through the Partner Program.

The CIN has no control over the Partner Program in any way, shape, or form, so we always recommend that if you require material for your classroom and are a CompTIA partner, to reach out to your Business Development Manager to get those materials, as you're licensed to do.

Third, the CIN community, in both of these previous purposes, provides information to the community at large, through The Pulse, Sneak Peeks, Deep Dives, and Train the Trainer briefings. These not only provide invaluable information, but they also help you with CEUs, depending on context.

I'm not sure what else you were expecting from the CIN in terms of materials and it's often a misconception that CompTIA gives out official curriculum through the CIN - the only time we ever see that is through the Train the Trainer series. All of that content is out there on On24. Use the link and click on Categories in the top left corner.

I hope this helps you and resolves any questions you may have.

/r

Snaer said:

Yesterday I started the CompTIA CloudNetX CNX-001 TTT Session 1 and was rushed, and felt that I would be able to do much better with it watching the "on demand" at an increased speed. With that observation, I left the meeting where the instructor I believe had stated the 'on-demand' would be available likely within an hour of the course completion.

it is now the next day, and I still have no access to the prep exam.

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I would still attend the live sessions, listen when you can to pick up some of it, I believe you get the CertMaster access key later on, but I stay on the TTT anyway because I notice when I am watching videos again, hearing the word I heard prior and went what in the world just happened??? helps me out. Check spam or hop in the next session and ask about the recordings, they are pretty good about everything
I had a spinal fusion in August, luckily I get the new Linux content because we teach it, but I can't take the exam until I can sit a bit longer anyway. the content was fast, especially since I'm rusty but I reached out to @Stephen Schneiter and let him know the situation as well because I did no work with the access key but I was in every session. I can't take the exam for a bit because studying takes a bit longer for me "surgery brain all day" but communication and always asking for clarification is wonderful. No one has ever told me "your question is dumb" I'm still learning how to use the CompTIA instructor Network lol.

Mitch Garvis said:

I do have them... but that's not how you get them. If I were to send them to you then I would be in violation of all sorts of statutes. If you do not have access to them then you have to get them through the proper channels.

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And what, if I may be so bold to ask, are the proper channels? Supposedly, THIS forum was the proper channel.
I requested access to this board after receiving my certification and after I sent a couple emails. What is more, I waited to get access for so long, that I actually forgot that I had requested access. The first email I received stated that "I should receive a response within 7 days" or something like that. It's been weeks.
And then, afterwards, I logged into this page to find a list of posts that seems to have no end in sight.

So, should I send another reply to the original email I received? Or should I wait until a Training Partner assigns me a course to get the instructor materials required?

But then again, if those are "the proper channels", then what is the purpose of this site?


Don't get me wrong, but that is not exactly efficient, you know? But please correct me if I'm wrong.

Mrmo said:

Mitch, thank you for your speedy answer. If you have taught the class, did you teach it with the CompTIA curriculum? If so, what did you do for labs seeing that the curriculum has no embedded labs. Just asking out of curiosity. I must assume the AI-900 has no lab activities with it?

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I actually said that I taught AI-900, not the AI Essentials. I used the official Microsoft curriculum.

Rick Butler said:

Well, that's what we've often said here in CIN:

Objectives + Google = Study Guide

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Thanks Rick, that makes more sense. Although I believe you left out an addend in your equation. Here, let me rewrite it for you:

Objectives + Google - CompTIA Essentials = Study Guide

So glad you recommended that in an implicit way. It is back to Microsoft I go