dlross said:

Hi-

I am about to start our next A+ cohort. There's someone in there who took the 1101/1102 already back in 2024. In our bootcamps, we give the vouchers out with the classes and prep them hard to pass. This guy has some kind of degree in the field, and I think in his own country where he's from (I think it's India), he's worked in this field in some capacity. I have not started teaching yet, but I've seen some really weird, questionable conversations in the Teams chat- where he seems to present himself as an authority on all things IT, especially Security+ (he does not have anything other than A+ and he took a course on CCNA and got a certificate of completion). I feel like he's a bit prideful and will be a handful as well. And he does a lot of pushback with the organization who runs the bootcamp as well. He will be a firecracker!

Anyway, based on how he writes, the level of writing he has doesn't seem mature. But my bootcamp thinks that if he doesn't want to retake the 1201/1202, or do the CertMaster CE, perhaps he could do the industry experience (assuming he gets a job) or do this last part: Publish relevant articles, white papers, blog posts, or participate in recognized industry activities. I just don't see anyone who doesn't have writing experience being waved through to having their certification renewed. Is this pretty common? We are trying to decide which way to push him over the next couple of days. He's proven to be quite the arguer when presented with a situation he doesn't like or want to do!

Thanks!

DLRoss

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Stephen Schneiter said:

Join us for a Sneak Peek of the next version of CompTIA Security+ V8 certification! Dr. James Stanger and Brian Ford will join us to discuss changed to the updated certification exam, talk about the need for these job skills and take a deeper look into the exam objectives.

CompTIA Security+ is the premier global certification that establishes the essential skills required for core security functions and a career in IT security. It showcases professionals' capabilities in securing networks, applications, and devices, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and availability. CompTIA Security+ focuses on practical, hands-on skills to tackle real-world challenges.


What: CIN Sneak Peek: Security+ V8
When: September 24th, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT
Who: Dr. James Stanger and Brian Ford
Where: ON24
Register Here
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Stephen Schneiter said:

Join us for CIN TTT series covering CompTIA DataSys+ V2 certification! @Stephen.Patton will lead us through the ten-session series covering the exam objectives and provide hands on examples as you strengthen your database management skills. We will discuss how to cover the content with students and suggest various labs to let students gain hands-on experience as they prepare for certification.

CompTIA DataSys+ is a vendor-neutral certification designed for professionals with approximately 2–3 years of hands-on experience in database administration. The updated DataSys+ V2 validates the knowledge and skills required to design, deploy, manage and maintain databases across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments. It ensures candidates can work with relational and non-relational databases, develop and run SQL and basic scripts, monitor performance, and implement security and business continuity best practices.

DataSys+ V2 expands beyond traditional DBA responsibilities to cover data acquisition and integration, scripting and programming concepts, and the impact of ORMs and application code on database performance. The exam tests the ability to secure data at rest and in transit, apply encryption and key management, implement identity and access management (IAM) and Zero Trust concepts, and support backup, restore, disaster recovery and high availability.

What: CIN TTT Series DataSys+ V2
When: October 05 through November 03, 2026, 5:00 - 7:00 pm CT - PLEASE NOTE: This series meets on MONDAY and TUESDAY
Who: Stephen Patton, Adjunct Professor, Purdue Global
Where: ON24
Register Here
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Amelia A. said:

Am I the only one waiting for the AutoOps voucher?

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GingerHacker said:

yes only has 1 winner

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GingerHacker said:

kicked ya a DM, not sure the issue as other are able to get in fine

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Stephen Schneiter said:

Join us for CIN TTT series covering CompTIA DataSys+ V2 certification! @Stephen.Patton will lead us through the ten-session series covering the exam objectives and provide hands on examples as you strengthen your database management skills. We will discuss how to cover the content with students and suggest various labs to let students gain hands-on experience as they prepare for certification.

CompTIA DataSys+ is a vendor-neutral certification designed for professionals with approximately 2–3 years of hands-on experience in database administration. The updated DataSys+ V2 validates the knowledge and skills required to design, deploy, manage and maintain databases across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments. It ensures candidates can work with relational and non-relational databases, develop and run SQL and basic scripts, monitor performance, and implement security and business continuity best practices.

DataSys+ V2 expands beyond traditional DBA responsibilities to cover data acquisition and integration, scripting and programming concepts, and the impact of ORMs and application code on database performance. The exam tests the ability to secure data at rest and in transit, apply encryption and key management, implement identity and access management (IAM) and Zero Trust concepts, and support backup, restore, disaster recovery and high availability.

What: CIN TTT Series DataSys+ V2
When: October 05 through November 03, 2026, 5:00 - 7:00 pm CT - PLEASE NOTE: This series meets on MONDAY and TUESDAY
Who: Stephen Patton, Adjunct Professor, Purdue Global
Where: ON24
Register Here
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Stephen Schneiter said:

Join us for CIN TTT series covering CompTIA DataSys+ V2 certification! @Stephen.Patton will lead us through the ten-session series covering the exam objectives and provide hands on examples as you strengthen your database management skills. We will discuss how to cover the content with students and suggest various labs to let students gain hands-on experience as they prepare for certification.

CompTIA DataSys+ is a vendor-neutral certification designed for professionals with approximately 2–3 years of hands-on experience in database administration. The updated DataSys+ V2 validates the knowledge and skills required to design, deploy, manage and maintain databases across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments. It ensures candidates can work with relational and non-relational databases, develop and run SQL and basic scripts, monitor performance, and implement security and business continuity best practices.

DataSys+ V2 expands beyond traditional DBA responsibilities to cover data acquisition and integration, scripting and programming concepts, and the impact of ORMs and application code on database performance. The exam tests the ability to secure data at rest and in transit, apply encryption and key management, implement identity and access management (IAM) and Zero Trust concepts, and support backup, restore, disaster recovery and high availability.

What: CIN TTT Series DataSys+ V2
When: October 05 through November 03, 2026, 5:00 - 7:00 pm CT - PLEASE NOTE: This series meets on MONDAY and TUESDAY
Who: Stephen Patton, Adjunct Professor, Purdue Global
Where: ON24
Register Here
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Stephen Schneiter said:

Will keep the community posted. I am planning on starting the TTT for Security+ in early November. Should have it finalized and posted next week.

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Stephen Schneiter said:

Join us for a Sneak Peek of the next version of CompTIA Security+ V8 certification! Dr. James Stanger and Brian Ford will join us to discuss changed to the updated certification exam, talk about the need for these job skills and take a deeper look into the exam objectives.

CompTIA Security+ is the premier global certification that establishes the essential skills required for core security functions and a career in IT security. It showcases professionals' capabilities in securing networks, applications, and devices, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and availability. CompTIA Security+ focuses on practical, hands-on skills to tackle real-world challenges.


What: CIN Sneak Peek: Security+ V8
When: September 24th, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT
Who: Dr. James Stanger and Brian Ford
Where: ON24
Register Here
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Stephen Schneiter said:

Join us for a Sneak Peek of the next version of CompTIA Security+ V8 certification! Dr. James Stanger and Brian Ford will join us to discuss changed to the updated certification exam, talk about the need for these job skills and take a deeper look into the exam objectives.

CompTIA Security+ is the premier global certification that establishes the essential skills required for core security functions and a career in IT security. It showcases professionals' capabilities in securing networks, applications, and devices, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and availability. CompTIA Security+ focuses on practical, hands-on skills to tackle real-world challenges.


What: CIN Sneak Peek: Security+ V8
When: September 24th, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT
Who: Dr. James Stanger and Brian Ford
Where: ON24
Register Here
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Stephen Schneiter said:

Join us for CIN TTT series covering CompTIA DataSys+ V2 certification! @Stephen.Patton will lead us through the ten-session series covering the exam objectives and provide hands on examples as you strengthen your database management skills. We will discuss how to cover the content with students and suggest various labs to let students gain hands-on experience as they prepare for certification.

CompTIA DataSys+ is a vendor-neutral certification designed for professionals with approximately 2–3 years of hands-on experience in database administration. The updated DataSys+ V2 validates the knowledge and skills required to design, deploy, manage and maintain databases across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments. It ensures candidates can work with relational and non-relational databases, develop and run SQL and basic scripts, monitor performance, and implement security and business continuity best practices.

DataSys+ V2 expands beyond traditional DBA responsibilities to cover data acquisition and integration, scripting and programming concepts, and the impact of ORMs and application code on database performance. The exam tests the ability to secure data at rest and in transit, apply encryption and key management, implement identity and access management (IAM) and Zero Trust concepts, and support backup, restore, disaster recovery and high availability.

What: CIN TTT Series DataSys+ V2
When: October 05 through November 03, 2026, 5:00 - 7:00 pm CT - PLEASE NOTE: This series meets on MONDAY and TUESDAY
Who: Stephen Patton, Adjunct Professor, Purdue Global
Where: ON24
Register Here
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admar said:

no browsers and no VPN issue

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