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What's the best training?

Shea Bennett
Matthew Jennings said:
My org budgets "premium" training opportunities for IS staff every-other year and this year it's my turn. I have a couple SANS certs (GCIH, GCPN) already and while I love SANS and think they're great, would really like to diversify my skill set.

I've been looking into the possibility of training with other orgs like OffSec, Hack-the-Box, Arcanium, and Antisyphon (a personal favorite). I love HtB but feel like their certs might be too new for industry-wide recognition if I need to look for employment. I hear OffSec is fantastic but very difficult and that Arcanium is great training (but doesn't offer certs).

For those who would start with "depends on what you're looking to do...", I am looking for a mix of great training and ideally would love to add a cert or more to my resume.

I would love to get some advice from those who have experience training with those and/or other orgs please! What are your success or horror stories?
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Unless your going to get paid for it. I wouldn't recommend doing certifications "just because". If there is a company hiring a certain skill or your doing consulting and their required for a certain job. Ok, but just getting certs for the sake of it. It's a waste of money and time...time being the most important.
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Stackable Certs and Credly badges

Gregory Childers
I have earned the CCAP, CIOS, CNIP, CNSP, CNVP, CSAE, CSAP, CSCP, CSIE, CSIS stackable certifications, but I don't list the badges on my LinkedIn profile. I recently did an inventory of my 60+ certifications and cleaned off all but the most essential.
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shaify
Happy to share that I have cleared A+ Core 1 and Core 2 certifications successfully. Thank you @Stephen Schneiter for wonderful TTT series and ongoing support to mentors

Looking for a CompTIA Server+ Instructor (Online) / Recherche Formateur CompTIA Server+

Fanuel
Degaul BANZA said:
Hello @samberumen , @Tess Sluijter , @Fanuel @precious

Apologies for the delay, I was traveling for another training.

Our initial trainer stopped responding right before the contract and first payment. We are happy to proceed with an English-speaking trainer instead (our timezone is UTC+2).

Given the delay, we will fully adapt to their schedule, even if they can only do two sessions next week. Please let me know if this works for you.Or, if you know someone who can do this, please let me know.
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Thanks for Contacting me through Grace the CompTIA Southern Africa Business Development Manager.
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PearsonVUE Test Center Rules -

Rick Butler
So, we have PV Test Centers within our schools. The rules at https://www.comptia.org/en-us/resources/test-policies/proctor-policies/ stipulate the six-month rule that prevents anyone who has taken an exam in the last six months must wait before he/she can be a PV Test Administrator, and six months after resigning as a TA before taking another CompTIA exam. Makes sense to me.

However:

The latest TA guide from Pearson, however stipulates this in Section 2.2:

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...which means if you hold a CompTIA cert, you can't proctor an exam.

Now, the latest guidance from Pearson came out on March 20. It could be that CompTIA hasn't got around to updating their policy page, but this might be a good question to ask any organization here on CIN that might also have their own Test Center.

Anyone from CompTIA want to kick this up the chain?

/r
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Regarding the CertMaster CE product

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Reuel Santiago said:
Hi All,

I originally obtained my Security+ Certification in July 2020 with the SY0-501 version. Three years later, in 2023, I renewed it using the CertMaster CE product for security+ at the time. Now, it's renewal time again. I would like to ask some clarifications because some of the official info is a little conflicting.

In this information page about CertMaster CE:

www.comptia.org

Complete a CompTIA CertMaster CE Course | CompTIA

Renew with CompTIA CertMaster CE, an e-learning course, without having to take a new exam.
www.comptia.org www.comptia.org

It specifically mentions SY0-601 or earlier.

However, in the actual product page:

www.comptia.org

Security+ (Plus) Certification | CompTIA

Security+ validates the core skills required for a career in IT security and cybersecurity. Learn about the certification, available training and the exam.
www.comptia.org www.comptia.org

All the way to bottom where the CE Product is, there is no mention of or earlier. Only SY0-601 is mentioned by name.

Will I be able to renew my certification using the current CertMaster CE product for Security+? My expiration is on the 24th this July, but I can probably bang it out in a week. Just have to consider the purchase approval process in my company. Any clarifications are welcome.
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What I wished that page said is "those with an an active certification can use the CE product to extend for another 3 years." or something like that.
You can use CE courses even if you used a CE to go from 501 to 601. As long as it is current, you are good to go.
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CySA+

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Tjeripo11 said:
Hi
I enjoyed the recent session on CySA+. Great sessions indeed.
When will the Exam Voucher for CySA+ be available?
Looking forward...,.
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It is typically a few weeks after the cutoff date for watching on-demand. I am hopeful for early August myself given past experiences.
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Looking for a CompTIA Server+ Instructor (Online) / Recherche Formateur CompTIA Server+

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Hello @samberumen , @Tess Sluijter , @Fanuel @precious

Apologies for the delay, I was traveling for another training.

Our initial trainer stopped responding right before the contract and first payment. We are happy to proceed with an English-speaking trainer instead (our timezone is UTC+2).

Given the delay, we will fully adapt to their schedule, even if they can only do two sessions next week. Please let me know if this works for you.Or, if you know someone who can do this, please let me know.
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jack lee
Try to complete the CIN TTT Series: CySA+ V4 On Demand. :D Hope to still get the exam voucher...
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