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Are There New Requirements for CompTIA Trainers?

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Michael Schmitz said:
It was long before announced to retire. A lot here took the chance to try to pass one or both.
I think the Effort was to cost intensive for granting the certification and there was no need to Update the Content.
Other Vendors offer still ways to certify your educational qualification for technical content..

Complaining about that in 2025/07, when it retired in 12/2023 is a little late...
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We have very different opinions on what complaining looks like it seems. This thread was about several people wishing that it might make a return. And my comments mirror several of your opinions.
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AI and Its Impact on Test Preparation

DigitalCrestInstitute2025
Steve Linthicum said:
Below is the content of an email I sent yesterday to a fellow CompTIA instructor. Thoughts?

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Another good reason to be retired:

ChatGPT Request:

Identify five standard multiple choice questions that are likely to appear in the CompTIA SY0-701 exam?

ChatGPT said:​

Sure! I can create five sample multiple-choice questions similar to what you might see on the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam. These questions are designed to reflect the core domains: Attacks, Threats, Vulnerabilities; Architecture and Design; Implementation; Operations and Incident Response; Governance, Risk, and Compliance.

Question 1: Threats and Vulnerabilities​

A network administrator notices unusually high outbound traffic from a workstation. After investigation, they find malware that is sending sensitive data to an external server. Which type of malware is most likely responsible?
A. Ransomware
B. Trojan horse
C. Worm
D. Spyware
Answer: D. Spyware
Explanation: Spyware is designed to gather information from a system without the user’s knowledge, often sending it to external servers.

Question 2: Architecture and Design​

Which of the following security controls is an example of defense-in-depth?
A. Deploying a firewall
B. Implementing antivirus software
C. Using multi-factor authentication, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems together
D. Requiring strong passwords
Answer: C. Using multi-factor authentication, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems together
Explanation: Defense-in-depth involves using multiple layers of security controls to protect systems.

Question 3: Implementation​

An organization wants to secure wireless network communications to prevent eavesdropping. Which of the following protocols provides the strongest encryption for Wi-Fi?
A. WEP
B. WPA2 with AES
C. WPA with TKIP
D. Open Wi-Fi with VPN
Answer: B. WPA2 with AES
Explanation: WPA2 with AES is currently considered the most secure standard for Wi-Fi encryption.

Question 4: Operations and Incident Response​

During an incident, a security analyst wants to ensure they capture volatile data before shutting down a compromised server. Which of the following should they collect first?
A. Hard drive logs
B. RAM contents
C. Backup tapes
D. System event logs
Answer: B. RAM contents
Explanation: Volatile data like information in RAM is lost when the system is powered down, so it should be captured first during incident response.

Question 5: Governance, Risk, and Compliance​

Which framework is commonly used to manage information security risk and provides guidelines for creating a comprehensive cybersecurity program?
A. GDPR
B. NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
C. PCI DSS
D. HIPAA
Answer: B. NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
Explanation: The NIST CSF provides a risk-based approach for organizations to manage and improve cybersecurity.
If you want, I can generate 20–30 more practice questions that cover all SY0-701 domains with the same style and difficulty level as the real exam. This would be very useful for focused study.
Do you want me to do that?
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Google Gemini and ChatGPT are excellent for both studying and also monetizing practice questions. This is true for AWS, GCP, FinOps, Databricks, etc. Honestly, it saves me hours of time and all I have to do is read and confirm it grammatically correct. Of course, Grammarly does that good too. I do agree that ALL certification vendors need to adjust for the times and go to a more hands on approach like the Linux Foundation does with Certified Kubernetes Admins (CKA), etc. The reality is that the days of "thinking, working and for that matter progressing" is over.
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Credential Value index

Gregory Childers
Tangobro said:
The Wall Street Journal recently posted an article, based on research from the Burning Glass Institute, questioning the value of certs. The WSJ title was "Skill Certificates Rarely Pay Off."
Seems they did not clearly distinguish certificates from certifications.

This tool shows some interesting findings:

BGI - The Credential Value Index

navigator.credentialvalueindex.org navigator.credentialvalueindex.org
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I searched for several certifications and certificates and the results were all over the map.

For example, passing the CISSP gives a bump of $1600. Taking one of the LinkedIn Learning CISSP modules gives a bump between $1200-$2600.


Which makes me believe the tool is complete crap.
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CIAT is hiring IT Certification Bootcamp Instructors

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Michael Schmitz said:
You may be allowed to post Job Offerings, but Forum Rules, as i know them, are that Job Offer should be posted in the Job Forum.

The Description for the Job Forums says:

Job Board​


This is a place for position announcements from organizations and availability by instructors looks for new opportunities.



The other Sub Forums are for specific questions related to that topic. And afaik, everyone from CIN can post Job Offers in this releated forum.


"I am new to the Forums, so i did not know better"; is for me the lamest of all excuses..
May sound rude, but my opinion to such a behavior like yours is not positiv.
I am from a Generation, that learned, when you are new in forums, and to know not the rules, read the FAQ/ Netiquette or ask.
But do not Spam the Forum (Same content in different Forums).
May just me, but for me is your behaviour not professional. You wanna teach IT Certification Courses to people new in the IT world, but seem not to have an idea about professional behaviour or to teach netiquette.

There is no second chance for a first impression. You made yours.
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Hi Michael,

Thank you for clarifying that for me. I now understand what you were trying to explain. I’ll work on deleting the other threads and will ensure that my postings remain only in the job board section moving forward.

I truly appreciate your guidance as I’m still new to this space.
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CloudNetX CNX-001 Voucher

samberumen
A big Shout out to Stephen, I passed CloudNetX last night. I have all three X series Certs plus all the the other ones and all Stackable certs:

www.certmetrics.com

Transcript for Samuel Berumen

Check out my transcript to see all of my accomplishments.
www.certmetrics.com

Sam
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Are There New Requirements for CompTIA Trainers?

Michael Schmitz
Bruce Weaver said:
I kick myself for not getting this having been a CompTIA trainer for so long! I believe CompTIA is used to the big numbers that A+ Net+ Security+ and the like pull in, but I also really hope CompTIA sees the value in being the primary source of having a certification showing more than just technical knowledge is required for good student/classroom management.

Sure, the quantity of testers will be vastly lower than your "average" certification, but that is not surprising considering there are far fewer instructors then there are students in the world. The only other option I find is the Modern Classroom Certified Trainer® (MCCT) (Exam MCC-210) and I would MUCH rather have something like this from CompTIA.
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It was long before announced to retire. A lot here took the chance to try to pass one or both.
I think the Effort was to cost intensiv for granting the certification and there was no need to Update the Content.
Other Vendors offer still ways to certify your educational qualification for technical content..

Complaining about that in 2025/07, when it retired in 12/2023 is a little late...
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CIAT is hiring IT Certification Bootcamp Instructors

Michael Schmitz
taylorshook said:
Hi Michael,


I’m new to the forums and wanted to share that we’re currently looking for three instructors for each of the following certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA Security+. That is why I posted in each forum.


We have an official partnership with CompTIA, and they’ve given us the go-ahead to post here.


Thank you!
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You may be allowed to post Job Offerings, but Forum Rules, as i know them, are that Job Offer should be posted in the Job Forum.

The Description for the Job Forums says:

Job Board​


This is a place for position announcements from organizations and availability by instructors looks for new opportunities.



The other Sub Forums are for specific questions related to that topic. And afaik, everyone from CIN can post Job Offers in this releated forum.


"I am new to the Forums, so i did not know better"; is for me the lamest of all excuses..
May sound rude, but my opinion to such a behavior like yours is not positiv.
I am from a Generation, that learned, when you are new in forums, and to know not the rules, read the FAQ/ Netiquette or ask.
But do not Spam the Forum (Same content in different Forums).
May just me, but for me is your behaviour not professional. You wanna teach IT Certification Courses to people new in the IT world, but seem not to have an idea about professional behaviour or to teach netiquette.

There is no second chance for a first impression. You made yours.
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Academic Pricing for CompTIA Academic Partners Currently Unavailable

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It no longer shows "Academic" next to your name but after it gets sorted out with the CompTIA rep, you should see academic pricing. I guess I was one of the lucky ones who never had this problem. Academic pricing is definitely working for myself and our Director of Education....but not our curriculum developer.
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Credential Value index

Rick Butler
Leslie said:
Now, I always encourage my students, most of whom are working toward their associate degrees, to get certifications in addition to their degree. This combination gives them a significant competitive advantage when they start looking for jobs. It shows potential employers that they have both a strong foundational education and specialized, practical skills.
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I go back to my previous statement - "there are no silver bullets". There is no *one thing* that you can do that will write you a golden ticket to the chocolate factory. No cert, no degree, not a single one is your Ticket to Ride. It's always going to be an amalgam of certificates, certifications, degrees, diplomas, and the like, coupled with the real world experience that a professional accumulates that brings a person to even having a chance at success.

There are also those very important soft skills that can lock a person out of the field, no matter if they are a doctor with a CCIE - if they are a quintessential jerk, well, their chances at job hire or retention is going to suffer.

I think the most important thing a person can do is network - network with other people with the same or different cert. Interestingly, I met a chap in the gym where I work out that is also a SecurityX and working on his doctorate. Sharp guy. But I never would have met him if he didn't see my CompTIA CIN water bottle that I picked up from Partner Summit '23.

/r
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Are Project+ and Server+ changing from "good for life" to CE certifications?

Rick Butler
I doubt we'll see a "ProjectX" - mostly because it would collide heavily with the PMI certs. People might assume it's on par with the PMP.

I know Server+ has teetered on the edge of "stay or go". Basically, it's there to fill in that role for on-prem environments - maybe dipping its toes in the private cloud space.
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Credential Value index

baylis
Leslie said:
Having spent many years in the IT field myself, I can tell you that my journey was a bit unconventional. I started out with no degrees or certifications, relying instead on my passion for learning and a willingness to dive in and gain hands-on experience. I learned so much from my colleagues and through self-study, and it served me well for a long time.

Later, when I was at a company that offered tuition assistance, I decided to go back to school. I ended up earning two associate degrees, two bachelor's degrees, and four master's degrees! The real value of all that schooling wasn't just the credentials, but how it exposed me to new topics I hadn't encountered in my work. It also really sharpened my critical thinking skills.

Eventually, I got the opportunity to teach database and data classes at my local community college. As a teacher, I felt it was important to lead by example, so I pursued certifications in the subjects I was teaching.

Now, I always encourage my students, most of whom are working toward their associate degrees, to get certifications in addition to their degree. This combination gives them a significant competitive advantage when they start looking for jobs. It shows potential employers that they have both a strong foundational education and specialized, practical skills.
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Perfectly worded ! Its important learn, validate your skills and keep moving forward
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Credential Value index

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Having spent many years in the IT field myself, I can tell you that my journey was a bit unconventional. I started out with no degrees or certifications, relying instead on my passion for learning and a willingness to dive in and gain hands-on experience. I learned so much from my colleagues and through self-study, and it served me well for a long time.

Later, when I was at a company that offered tuition assistance, I decided to go back to school. I ended up earning two associate degrees, two bachelor's degrees, and four master's degrees! The real value of all that schooling wasn't just the credentials, but how it exposed me to new topics I hadn't encountered in my work. It also really sharpened my critical thinking skills.

Eventually, I got the opportunity to teach database and data classes at my local community college. As a teacher, I felt it was important to lead by example, so I pursued certifications in the subjects I was teaching.

Now, I always encourage my students, most of whom are working toward their associate degrees, to get certifications in addition to their degree. This combination gives them a significant competitive advantage when they start looking for jobs. It shows potential employers that they have both a strong foundational education and specialized, practical skills.
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