Gregory Childers said:

In the last few years, I haven't seen anything from CompTIA that appears to be a comprehensive strategy at all.

If I were running things, I would focus on improving the brand of the current suite of certifications, not adding continuing ed courses that you can get anywhere for a fraction of the price.

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Well, the challenge is that, frankly, they're a business and they have to at least make enough revenue to pay their people, even if it focuses on marketing the brand into the industry. I think it's easy to armchair quarterback the problem, but none of us know, truly, what goes on in the executive suite with respect to the company's direction and how to keep that brand going, even in the face of all those other certs out there trying to claim market dominance. We're all speculating. Meanwhile, I think CompTIA is trying to figure itself out, post divestiture.

Since CompTIA stays neutral in the certification sphere, this means it doesn't have all that corporate backing (like Microsoft, Amazon, and so forth, since they have their own cert programs). The divorce of the membership organization from the certification brand was good for all those MSPs that didn't really care about the certification branding and probably thought the training/partner side was an anchor. I saw that dynamic when I went to ChannelCon and Partner Summit. Always felt like the partner side were the redhead stepchildren. The fact that there was no partner summit this year led me to believe this dynamic.

In business, no one is going to give you money for just existing. And no one cares about what you did yesterday - it's always about what you're doing now that matters. Maybe the courses aren't all that great, but I guess the question to you is, how can CompTIA "improve the brand" in a way that equates to short term revenue? Right now, I don't think that's enough to sustain CompTIA into the long term, depending on how much money they have on hand. Revenue is life in business.

Again, this is all annoying speculation at the end of the day.

Tess Sluijter said:

I was quite happy with Linux+ XK0-005 / v7. But v8 / 006? Not at all... there's changes in there that I really dislike.

But for my students, unfortunately L+ is the only choice that will work as they would deal very badly with the remote proctored exams of LF and RH. ... and I really don't like LPIC either.

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What don't you like about the new v8 exam?

Rick Butler said:

I'm afraid a lot of things adjusted over the last few years, with the acquisition of LabSim, the divestiture of the training business from the membership organization and the like.

Such is the nature of business. Those of us in Higher Ed, particularly in the For-Profit side of the house, see it all too often. I've learned to trust what I see, not give credence to speculation, and build relationships with people that transcend all that. It's tough, but I think that's a better strategy for my own self.

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In the last few years, I haven't seen anything from CompTIA that appears to be a comprehensive strategy at all.

If I were running things, I would focus on improving the brand of the current suite of certifications, not adding continuing ed courses that you can get anywhere for a fraction of the price.

Gregory Childers said:

What happened with the Tech Trainer options that were discussed in 2023? Did they disappear with the new ownership group of the for-profit CompTIA?

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I'm afraid a lot of things adjusted over the last few years, with the acquisition of LabSim, the divestiture of the training business from the membership organization and the like.

Such is the nature of business. Those of us in Higher Ed, particularly in the For-Profit side of the house, see it all too often. I've learned to trust what I see, not give credence to speculation, and build relationships with people that transcend all that. It's tough, but I think that's a better strategy for my own self.

Congratulations!

Assuming you could get the PowerPoint presentations, you would still have less than 24 hours to prep. Postponement can be justified IMO.

Soneka Kamuhuza said:

Have you checked your email? Let me know if you are not receiving my emails.

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I got it. I've responded to the emails.

Ozidi Odunze said:

I'm interested. I'm A+ Certified, and has been a Trainer with IDC

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Have you checked your email? Let me know if you are not receiving my emails.

Gregory Childers said:

I find the list to be highly suspect because it includes the Certified Data Professional (CDP), but doesn't include the CISSP, CISM, or CCIE.

A+ won't get you a higher salary. It's a minimum requirement for entry-level jobs.

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Perhaps they picked them out of a hat...

Gregory Childers said:

I find the list to be highly suspect because it includes the Certified Data Professional (CDP), but doesn't include the CISSP, CISM, or CCIE.

A+ won't get you a higher salary. It's a minimum requirement for entry-level jobs.

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Certified Data Professional (CDP). Never heard of it. Guess I need to get out of the house more

Honestly, when the hedge fund (Vulture capitalists or whatever they call themselves) takes over, I can see how they will monetize TTTs, instructors, and content even more. I remember what they did to INE and Global Knowledge.

I would direct them to other social media groups and communities ! make it an assignment to come up and find 3 Discords or groups and then share with the class, That way there are several choices and they can join and chat in those with a mix of career questions and or industry ones !

Stephen Schneiter said:

Hi @Ronald, Thanks for the inquiry. There has never been any requirement to be a CompTIA Trainer or a Certified CompTIA Trainer. I would like to have one, as I think it helps trainers stand out when promoting their skills. CompTIA has always suggested that a trainer hold the certification they are teaching, which I highly agree with. However, there are no official rules for being able to teach towards CompTIA Certifications.

The CTT+ certification was geared primarily toward folks coming from industry moving into the training field. The goal was to provide skills for managing a training environment and technologies used to deliver content and engage students. While this certification was good for proving the holder had the skills required to deliver a course successfully, CompTIA never required a trainer to hold the certification.

CompTIA actually retired and dropped the CTT+ certification. It desperately needed to be updated to current training delivery technologies, and the cost to update the product was just too high compared to the overall lack of interest in the certification.

CompTIA is developing a training delivery course that, when completed, will serve as a training course for those looking to enter the training field. The course will be just that: a short training course without a high-stakes certification. I do not have any update on when this type of course will be publically available. We will definitely keep you posted on any announcements!

With that said, what are the thoughts of the community? What do you think should be offered? Do you think a stand-alone certification similar to CTT+ would be of value? Who would sit for the certification?

Looking forward to the feedback!

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Certification exam...NO. However, I would sit for the course and take the course. I think that would be very valuable.

Gregory Childers said:

Like the EC-Council CEH. Without the DoD, that certification and certification body would dry up.

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EXACTLY! In less than 30 days.

Shea Bennett said:

I personally think it would have been a ridiculous requirement. I have taught at Universities as adjunct and at Community colleges and I do not think you need a CompTIA training certification to instruct students if you have graduate or undergrad degree's, CompTIA certifications and teaching experience.

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It wasn't going to be a requirement. The CTT+ wasn't a requirement. They were training courses for new trainers to learn how to be a trainer.

Shea Bennett said:

OMG...this is a constant headache I deal with. They think I'm supposed to be Jim Rohn or Les Brown the motivational speaker every class. It's partly why I focus on online instruction via video now. It's soul draining at times with some students. I actually had a few students ask why videos can't be under 5 minutes and why training has to take over 30 days (so they can go pass the exam and get their $100,000 job). I mean...you can't make this stuff up.

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I read it on Reddit all the time. They want to watch some prerecorded videos like those from Messer or Dion at 1.5X speed and take a battery of practice exams so they can put another cert on their resume for a job that they will never get.

Shea Bennett said:

The DOD 8140 really keeps some of these crappy certifications alive. Their ridiculous requirements.

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Like the EC-Council CEH. Without the DoD, that certification and certification body would dry up.

@Stephen Schneiter is there any way to extend the Certmaster learning materials expiration? I wanted to wait until the voucher was available to go through everything so it’s fresh in my mind. But since I redeemed the key already it expires in just 2 weeks.

shaify said:

Waiting for Linux+ vouchers …

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It's probably going to be a little while with the holidays and course wrap up timelines. I'm still finishing the Certmaster course!

richardwarrenwbu said:

When will the CIN TTT Series: Linux+ V8 recorded sessions become available, and where?

It was a great series; unfortunately, I missed two sessions and look forward to making them up. Plus, I want to review several of the sessions.

Richard Warren

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It's here, but you have to do the exercises provided by @jasoneckert


Jason's Github:

GitHub - jasoneckert/LinuxTTT: Labs for the CompTIA Linux+ Train-the-Trainer 2025

Labs for the CompTIA Linux+ Train-the-Trainer 2025 - jasoneckert/LinuxTTT

github.com

Gregory Childers said:

The best you can do it make it accessible. They have the responsibility to stay engaged. They have to meet you halfway.


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OMG...this is a constant headache I deal with. They think I'm supposed to be Jim Rohn or Les Brown the motivational speaker every class. It's partly why I focus on online instruction via video now. It's soul draining at times with some students. I actually had a few students ask why videos can't be under 5 minutes and why training has to take over 30 days (so they can go pass the exam and get their $100,000 job). I mean...you can't make this stuff up.

I personally think it would have been a ridiculous requirement. I have taught at Universities as adjunct and at Community colleges and I do not think you need a CompTIA training certification to instruct students if you have graduate or undergrad degree's, CompTIA certifications and teaching experience.

DigitalCrestInstitute2025 said:

Totally agree, I would add if it was not for the Department of Defense DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification Program requiring both IT staff (Both contractors and employees) to obtain CompTIA and even ISC certifications, the demand would be half.

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The DOD 8140 really keeps some of these crappy certifications alive. Their ridiculous requirements.

Tess Sluijter said:

I teach Linux+ two times a year, in a long extended class, but only because it's the most suitable option for my particular student demographic.

I would much rather help my students towards LFCS than Linux+. Ironically the resumé value for the two is very similar here in the EUW, but I like the LFCs exam and the Linux Foundation organisation a lot more. Some of my students self-study for Pentest+ because it's the only pentesting exam that does multiple choice, disregarding the behemoth that is SANS.

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LFCS and RHCSA has also been a golden ticket for me as well. Our team actually finally started excepting Linux+ (BUT...only version 8). We have very low respect for multiple choice only exams. Those hires tended and has proven to be the most difficult to onboard and train up over hands-on learners.