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Eric225 · Oct 30, 2025

Hi! Thanks so much for this super helpful info—I'm taking a look now

DigitalCrestInstitute2025 · Oct 29, 2025

I applied and it said I was too old.

Apparently the Unix and DEC gave me away.

Rick Butler · Oct 29, 2025

Ibrahim Mohamed said:
Good point you have here, A+ with so many objectives and 2 exams to sit for, it is not recommended at this level.

I know there's always that push to get the kiddos into those core exams. And perhaps there are 1-2 students in a classroom of 30 that may be able to step up to that. Tough to get good training across with a class period of 50 minutes on average, with, maybe about 35 minutes of actual teaching, apart from all the administration stuff.

Rick Butler · Oct 29, 2025

Gregory Childers said:
Well, that's because old folks can't figure out new technology......duh!

I hope you're not calling *me* old...

Ibrahim Mohamed · Oct 29, 2025

Gregory Childers said:
I agree that Tech+ is a realistic cert. A+ is two exams and has far too many exam objectives to be covered in that timeframe.

Good point you have here, A+ with so many objectives and 2 exams to sit for, it is not recommended at this level.

Ibrahim Mohamed · Oct 29, 2025

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precious · Oct 28, 2025

Congrats+ @VICTOR CHIDI OKPURUKA

precious · Oct 28, 2025

Registered!

Mitch Garvis · Oct 28, 2025

I've applied... I hope to be selected!

Mitch Garvis · Oct 28, 2025

I would think the A+ and MS-900 would be realistic... as long as (as you mentioned) they all have prior IT experience.

Mitch Garvis · Oct 28, 2025

While I received the confirmation that I passed the SecX exam within minutes of completion, I have students who had to wait several days before they received their results.

Congratulations to you for passing it... It was NOT an easy exam!

Mitch Garvis · Oct 28, 2025

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.

Gregory Childers · Oct 28, 2025

I agree that Tech+ is a realistic cert. A+ is two exams and has far too many exam objectives to be covered in that timeframe.

Gregory Childers · Oct 28, 2025

Rick Butler said:
I played with the form some - I guess having 10+ years experience is also a disqualifier.

Well, that's because old folks can't figure out new technology......duh!

Danai Nathan Chinyenye · Oct 28, 2025

Raydo Matthee said:
I've received A+ Core 2 exam voucher and passed the exam. Waiting for A+ Core 1 exam voucher. View attachment 2451

Congratulations

Rick Butler · Oct 28, 2025

I played with the form some - I guess having 10+ years experience is also a disqualifier.

Rick Butler · Oct 28, 2025

I would say CompTIA Tech+, which you've mentioned already.

I would also look at Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) or AWS Cloud Practitioner if you're looking at cloud stuff.

/r

Rick Butler · Oct 28, 2025

Locked and loaded. /r

Stephen Schneiter · Oct 28, 2025

Join CIN as we provide a Sneak Peek to the brand new CompTIA SecAI+ V1 certification. We will welcome special guest @James Stanger and @Nick Pierce as they walk us through why industry is looking for this exam and take a deep dive into the exam objectives. We will topics covered by the exam and some teaching practices to help deliver the content to students.

CompTIA SecAI+ is the global IT industry’s first comprehensive “expansion” certification focused on the security of artificial intelligence systems and the secure application of AI in cybersecurity operations. This certification equips professionals with critical, vendor-neutral skills to understand, defend, and ethically deploy AI technologies within any organization.

Topics covered in the SecAI+ course will help students:

Apply foundational and advanced AI concepts to strengthen organizational cybersecurity.
Implement robust security controls and best practices for protecting AI systems and data.
Leverage AI-driven tools to enhance threat detection, response, and automation of security operations.
Navigate global governance, risk, and compliance frameworks to ensure responsible AI adoption.

What: CIN Sneak Peek
When: Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 12:00 PM CST
Who: Dr. James Stanger, CompTIA and Nick Pierce, Northern Virginia Community College
Where: ON24

Register Here

T.S. Culbreath · Oct 28, 2025

Hello Community,

I’m looking for substantial certifications that high school students can realistically earn in 6 weeks (about 8 hours of in-class training per week).

Due to funding, my paid apprenticeship program has been shortened from two years to six weeks. During this time, students will also complete a 40-hour work week in IT departments or community volunteer roles.

I want participants to leave with meaningful credentials, not just filler certificates. I’m currently considering Tech+, since many students already have some IT background, but I’d love to hear suggestions for other short-term, impactful certifications.

Thank you for any recommendations!

Pbrabson · Oct 28, 2025

Hiring freeze until sometime in 2026. I emailed for an approximate date but

Gregory Childers · Oct 28, 2025

Glenn Hobbs said:
It looks educators don't qualify, I selected "other" on the first question and was told I was not fit.

I selected Cybersecurity Admin, and I was told no.

Glenn Hobbs · Oct 28, 2025

It looks educators don't qualify, I selected "other" on the first question and was told I was not fit.

Ibrahim Mohamed · Oct 28, 2025

VICTOR CHIDI OKPURUKA said:
Hello Ciners

I took the exam last night Onvue from home

My Experience

As usual with most CompTIA exams started with some time wasting performance based questions( drag and drop- click) then moved on with multichoice to pick one or 2 options

I had a Linux virtual machine lab( the machine loads and you are given some questions to answer- username/password given and given a task to perform)

above was between at about 30 question mark -- total exam question was 84 questions

Was a thorough exam though - prep material was basically the CertPerform material and test question available there -

Prepared in about 7-8 days back to back study -

The result isnt shown at the end of the exam ( you will be told this at the beginning) - its also a Pass/Fail exam - no score

At the end of the exam - once you check up your exam history from PearsonVue you can see if you passed/failed..

normally as usual your credly badge comes in about 12hrs or so after exam is concluded

All the best.

Congrats.
Thanks for the valuable notes.

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