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jason_wood · May 6, 2026

Candidly, I'm learning AI skills by just using them to solve problems I'm dealing with. I have something I'm trying to solve for at work, so I've been using Claude to help code an app for it. One of my recent prompts was to ask it whether there were opportunities to use AI agents in the app, then to detail out how it could be used. I also talk with co-workers about what they are doing and how they are doing it.

However, this is what works for me and it does not for others. Training is definitely a better option for others to guide them through the process and help learn how to use it to solve problems they are working with.

I second your statement that a candidate must be able to talk about how they used AI to solve problems and achieve goals is critical in interviews. The more specific the outcomes and benefits, the better.

BrianFord · May 6, 2026

From CBS News.

Some interesting reporting from CBS News on research by Resume Genius.

My own completely unscientific research would agree: "8 in 10 hiring managers consider AI skills a priority".

I was surprised to read this: "while many workers today are well aware of the need to hone their AI chops, few employers offer the necessary training, said Lisa Gevelber, who heads Google's "Grow with Google" initiative."

I don't agree with the statement that people can learn about AI in ways that might boost their job search or advance their careers. "According to AI and career development experts, a good way to start is simply by using publicly available AI tools daily.". That's just undirected learning, which is really hard to express on a resume or in an interview.

I completely agree and tell my students: "Just saying, 'I use ChatGPT,' is not how workers should be reflecting their skills," Caucci of 1Huddle said. "Make sure your resume has an AI throughline." That idea of a thoughtline is important because it shows a progression of problems solved or goals achieved, which I've found is important to cite during interviews.

My closing point is that, having used the new AI training available from CompTIA, we instructors can help students develop cross-AI model/platform skills, which, if clearly expressed in a thought line during an interview, should make our students stand out.

Michael Schmitz · May 6, 2026

Sad i missed this one. But the Registration to watch the recordings seems not to work..

Anyone else have the Problem?
9.5: works now. Thanks.

mosesmakobidi · May 5, 2026

Congratulations.

abiodun1991 · May 5, 2026

mosesmakobidi said:
I’m proud to share that I’ve just passed SecAI. This achievement would not have been possible without the incredible support of Stephen. Thank you so much, Stephen, for guiding me through this journey. It was a tough exam, I was close to being taken down but I pushed through and made it.

Congratulations

fharris · May 5, 2026

Congratulations

Gregory Childers · May 5, 2026

Howie Fuller said:
It's a shame study material doesn't align with the cert.

I use the exam objectives document more than the actual study materials.

Howie Fuller · May 5, 2026

mosesmakobidi said:
They were definitely tough. They’re very different from the CompTIA training platform practice questions because instead of just recalling information, you have to actually apply what you know in a simulated, hands on scenario.

The training platform is great for building knowledge and practicing multiple choice style questions, but PBQs really test whether you can use that knowledge in a practical way. For me, they were challenging because they felt closer to real-world problem solving than just theory.

If you’re preparing, I’d recommend not relying only on the platform, try to get some hands-on practice or lab work. That makes the PBQs feel less overwhelming when you face them in the exam.

It's a shame study material doesn't align with the cert.

Ednei P. de Melo · May 5, 2026

Bofy O.S Idiodi said:
Is it possible to extend the validity of my exam voucher?

I already tried the trick of scheduling the exam for a date before it expired and then rescheduling it for later. The platform simply wouldn't accept it... ;-D

MOHAMMAD SOAEB · May 4, 2026

Congratulations!!

precious · May 4, 2026

Congratulations

BrianFord · May 4, 2026

mosesmakobidi said:
"the SecAI exam was a solid challenge it pushed me to think critically about security concepts in AI systems rather than just memorizing definitions."

I predict we are going to be seeing and hearing this comment alot more in the future on all exams.

Rick Butler · May 4, 2026

Good information, particularly for those bigger exams where folks are scraping up CEUs like mad. /r

Rick Butler · May 4, 2026

Congrats on the pass!

Melissa Johnson · May 4, 2026

Hi Dan! Thanks so much for the support! Please feel free to share with your colleagues! Thanks again!

Dan.Morrill · May 4, 2026

I love national university that is where I got my PhD from. I'd love to help but I can't, I don't work in a ZTA, but I can post it to my college if you would like. Let me know if you'd want that.
Dan

Dan.Morrill · May 4, 2026

Thanks for all the good seminars, but I did get 3 scenario questions on the test, that were pretty cool. Just FYI on that one. In case you're teaching this.
Danker!
Dan

mosesmakobidi · May 4, 2026

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James P. said:
Congrats!!!!! Ho

Thanks I really appreciate that. Honestly, the SecAI exam was a solid challenge it pushed me to think critically about security concepts in AI systems rather than just memorizing definitions. I liked how it blended technical depth with practical scenarios, so it felt less like a test of rote knowledge and more like proving you can apply ideas in real-world contexts.

What stood out most was how much emphasis it placed on ethical considerations and risk management. It wasn’t just about “can you secure a model,” but also “can you anticipate how it might be misused.” That perspective made the exam feel relevant and forward-looking. One thing I noticed about the SecAI exam is that the time factor really matters. If you don’t prepare thoroughly, the clock can feel like your biggest enemy questions are layered and require careful thought, so rushing isn’t an option.

mosesmakobidi · May 4, 2026

ecnal1951 said:
Any insights about the PBQ questions as it compares to the CompTIA training platform ?

Thanks

They were definitely tough. They’re very different from the CompTIA training platform practice questions because instead of just recalling information, you have to actually apply what you know in a simulated, hands on scenario.

The training platform is great for building knowledge and practicing multiple choice style questions, but PBQs really test whether you can use that knowledge in a practical way. For me, they were challenging because they felt closer to real-world problem solving than just theory.

If you’re preparing, I’d recommend not relying only on the platform, try to get some hands-on practice or lab work. That makes the PBQs feel less overwhelming when you face them in the exam.

Melissa Johnson · May 4, 2026

Hello! My name is Melissa Johnson, and I am a doctoral student at National University. I am conducting an online survey to study the impact of productivity in Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) environments. In order to participate, you must be age 18 or older, work in the United States, your organization has either implemented or is in the process of implementing Zero Trust security policies and you have experience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) in virtual desktop and remote work environments.

The survey is anonymous and has 31 questions and it is estimated to take less than one hour to complete the survey and will ask questions about demographics, ZTA authentication experience, implementation of ZTA context, perceived system performance, perceived user productivity, and user satisfaction.

Follow this link if you wish to participate in this voluntary research: https://ncu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bpziGNnZVmoLGES

Feel free to share this link with others!

Ozidi Odunze · May 3, 2026

Gregory Childers said:
Today I passed the DA0-002: CompTIA Data+ Certification Exam. I had already passed the previous version DA0-001, and I thought this one was much easier.

One PBQ, 79 M/C questions. A few AI questions scattered throughout, but otherwise not much new.

Overall, it's a good introductory data certification for people getting started on their career path in data analytics.

I'll be taking the new DataSys+ soon. I'm interested to see how much it has changed since the previous version.

Congratulations Greg

Jill West · May 3, 2026

Same here, I squeaked it through on Thursday (the day the voucher expired, lol). There was a lot more emphasis this time on tooling, and you really had to know what the tools do, generally how they work, not just basic definitions of key terms. I was so glad I spent the bulk of my study time on Domain 4, because that was the bulk of my exam. (Pen testing is a bit outside my wheelhouse, so I actually had to study for this one, lol.)

Jill West · May 3, 2026

Took it a couple weeks ago--it's a solid exam!

Jill West · May 3, 2026

Congrats, that's awesome! What did you think of the exam?

Jill West · May 3, 2026

precious said:
Thanks! Now I can confidently warn my students what’s coming.

Yes! CompTIA does what it says in exam objectives, for example, 40% Securing AI Systems. At first, from 90 Maximum number of questions in A+, I trusted A plus being harder than it, thought it was easy, which may be easy, but underestimating it, brought me into a surprise attack... The exam launched attacks… I patched my brain in real time. It finally agreed I should pass.

Haha, I can so relate. Get in there and wrangle those questions, the predictable panic (the worst is looking at that first exam question and thinking, "Why in the world did I think I could do this?!"

Then take a deep breath, start reading the question, and realize, "Oh wait, I think I actually know this"), and then the mental calculations after every few questions of percentage progress compared to time passed. It's a whole experience, lol!

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