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Chris Posey · Aug 19, 2026

From an instructional perspective, I would focus on setting clear expectations, documenting the available renewal options, and allowing the candidate to choose the path that best aligns with their experience and goals. If concerns arise, referring back to the objective requirements can help keep discussions productive and reduce opportunities for disagreement, in my honest opinion.

It sounds like having a clear, standards-based conversation early on about what each renewal option requires may be the best way to set expectations and avoid future misunderstandings.

dlross · Aug 19, 2026

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

abiodun1991 · Aug 19, 2026

Stephen Schneiter said:
Join us for the new CompTIA Expansion Series certification launch for AutoOps+ V1! Our guest instructor, @Tyler Harris, will lead us through the six-session series covering the exam objectives and provide hands on examples as you strengthen your DevOps skills pertaining to cybersecurity. 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 AutoOps+ validates your skills to automate, secure, and optimize IT operations across cloud and hybrid environments. As part of CompTIA’s new Expansion Series, AutoOps+ is designed to augment your core IT competencies with specialized expertise in automation, scripting, and infrastructure management. Gain hands-on experience to bridge traditional IT roles with modern DevOps practices.

What: CIN TTT Series: AutoOps+ V1
When: June 23rd - July 9th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Who: Tyler Harris, Instructor, ARIMA Consulting, LLC
Where: ON24
Register Here

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i have registered

HafsahAshraf · Aug 18, 2026

@Stephen Schneiter I finished reviewing the TTT for the AutoOps+ content today and am interested in a voucher, am I too late to the game?

Mary Moore · Aug 18, 2026

Congratulations! Nice work!

TIIBS Lda · Aug 18, 2026

Roland Awuku said:
Congratulations, Sir.
I am still waiting for my voucher after attending all sessions, and having all the session certs. Hopefully, i get it soon @Stephen Schneiter

I have the same problem. No voucher has been received. @Stephen Schneiter should we still waiting for the voucher?

TIIBS Lda · Aug 18, 2026

MBA said:
Congratulations!

Gregory Childers · Aug 18, 2026

I still call it Twitter. So do most people.

Gregory Childers · Aug 18, 2026

MBA said:
I am in the same boat with my SecurityX, passed CloudNetX a couple of months ago so kicked that can down the road. My Data+ also expires next year, but I plan to either take the updated version or SecAI and hopefully that would take care of that. But don't have a good plan for SecurityX.

I passed the CISSP and it renewed my SecurityX. Then another version of SecurityX came out so I retested.

I had to retake both Data+ and the beta for DataSys+ since neither had a practical way of achieving enough CEUs.

VICTOR CHIDI OKPURUKA · Aug 17, 2026

Registered & Thanks for shariing

MBA · Aug 17, 2026

Mitch Garvis said:
I confess, I did not give this exam the respect I should have. I studied for a day and then sat it. I did not ACE it, but I passed. I know what to focus on prior to my first delivery (which I think is in October).

Congratulations!

MBA · Aug 17, 2026

Abraham Terhemen Adeke said:
I am excited to share that I have successfully earned the CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-004) certification!

A sincere thank you to CompTIA and the CompTIA Instructor Network (CIN) for providing the Train-the-Trainer (TTT) series and the exam voucher, making this achievement possible.

Special thanks to @Nick Pierce , the CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-004) instructor, for the excellent training, and to @Stephen Schneiter for the support throughout the journey.

Looking forward to applying these skills and continuing to grow in cybersecurity.

Congratulations!

MBA · Aug 17, 2026

BrianFord said:
MBA,

So, as far as I know, there has been no firm date for either the release of SY0-801 or the retirement of SY0-701. The suggested timeframe for the release of SY0-801 is November 2026 (see https://www.comptia.org/en-us/resources/comptia-exam-objectives-under-development/) .

That said, when the exam objectives for any exam have been updated in the past, at most 10-15% of the topics change. When SY0-701 was released, again, in my opinion as an instructor, that was a big change. The SY0-801 exam objectives have been posted for review, and to me it doesn't look like a very great change. About your questions:

#1. No. Exam vouchers are exam-specific. If you buy an SY0-701 exam voucher, it is only good for the SY0-701 exam.

#2. What you learn studying for SY0-701 could apply to SY0-801, but I wouldn't recommend that strategy. I advise students to study for and take an exam. I recommend that your students take the SY0-701 exam.

Regards,

Brian

This is very helpful, Brian, and confirms my instinct. The dates were provided by my CompTIA rep, but I agree that they are probably not final.

Best,
-MB

BrianFord · Aug 17, 2026

MBA said:
The semester starts next week. I will be using the Security+ Learn + Labs in lieu of Security Pro CertMaster (as it will be phased out by next July) and my students purchase the bundle withe voucher and take their exam at the end of Spring semester. I just found out that Security+ v8 will be released this November and the Security+ v7 exam will retire in Mid May 2027. So, I have two questions:

1. If my students purchase the SY0-701 exam voucher next week will they be able to apply to the SY0-801 exam when it is released next May?
2. Would you advice the students to take the SY0-701 or SY0-801 (assuming both are available in mid May)?

-MB

MBA,

So, as far as I know, there has been no firm date for either the release of SY0-801 or the retirement of SY0-701. The suggested timeframe for the release of SY0-801 is November 2026 (see https://www.comptia.org/en-us/resources/comptia-exam-objectives-under-development/) .

That said, when the exam objectives for any exam have been updated in the past, at most 10-15% of the topics change. When SY0-701 was released, again, in my opinion as an instructor, that was a big change. The SY0-801 exam objectives have been posted for review, and to me it doesn't look like a very great change. About your questions:

#1. No. Exam vouchers are exam-specific. If you buy an SY0-701 exam voucher, it is only good for the SY0-701 exam.

#2. What you learn studying for SY0-701 could apply to SY0-801, but I wouldn't recommend that strategy. I advise students to study for and take an exam. I recommend that your students take the SY0-701 exam.

Regards,

Brian

MBA · Aug 17, 2026

C

MOHAMMAD SOAEB said:
I am excited to share that I have successfully earned the CompTIA SecAI+ Certification (CY0-001) with a score of 868, well above the passing score of 600.
This achievement is the result of 2-3 months of focused preparation, learning, and hands-on practice in the areas of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity.
Through this journey, I gained valuable knowledge in:

AI-powered threat detection and security operations

Securing AI and machine learning systems

Risk assessment and incident response

Security analytics and threat intelligence

Governance, compliance, and ethical AI practices

A heartfelt thank you to my colleagues, mentors, and everyone who supported and encouraged me throughout this learning journey.
I'm excited to apply these skills in real-world environments and continue growing at the intersection of AI and Cybersecurity.

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7490064208525529088/

Congratulations.

MBA · Aug 17, 2026

Gregory Childers said:
My CloudNetX expires on August 9, 2027. There are no higher CompTIA certs that renew the certification. There are no non-CompTIA certs that offer full or partial CEUs. You can only apply webinars for 20 of the required 75 CEUs. Are there any realistic options for the rest of the CEUs or do I have to wait until the next version comes out and pass it again?

CompTIA doesn't seem to have a very good renewal path for CloudNetX or any of the Data pathway certifications.

I am in the same boat with my SecurityX, passed CloudNetX a couple of months ago so kicked that can down the road. My Data+ also expires next year, but I plan to either take the updated version or SecAI and hopefully that would take care of that. But don't have a good plan for SecurityX.

MBA · Aug 17, 2026

Registered

MBA · Aug 17, 2026

The semester starts next week. I will be using the Security+ Learn + Labs in lieu of Security Pro CertMaster (as it will be phased out by next July) and my students purchase the bundle withe voucher and take their exam at the end of Spring semester. I just found out that Security+ v8 will be released this November and the Security+ v7 exam will retire in Mid May 2027. So, I have two questions:

1. If my students purchase the SY0-701 exam voucher next week will they be able to apply to the SY0-801 exam when it is released next May?
2. Would you advice the students to take the SY0-701 or SY0-801 (assuming both are available in mid May)?

-MB

dwightwatt · Aug 17, 2026

Yes just saying Twitter is out of date. Yes, something a reviewer or author should have caught. When I review books I watch for detail errors. And submit a number of errors. Too many reviewers just say it looks ok. When I wrote a textbook a few years ago all three reviewers said looks great. There was an error on teh first page.

Michael Schmitz · Aug 17, 2026

dwightwatt said:
X may be real name, but notice almost all refer to as "X formerly Twitter".

page 1062: As another example, a person might want to use both Google Apps and Twitter. If Google and Twitter establish a federated network for the purpose of authentication and authorization

No, i does not say: X...
That makes it worse. It newer says once: X, formerly Twitter.
It always use: Twitter.
That is a sign for a poorly Review Process.
And in 2026, 3 years to not make it really need to refer it back..

dwightwatt · Aug 17, 2026

X may be real name, but notice almost all refer to as "X formerly Twitter".

Robert Knox · Aug 17, 2026

As of 8/17 I have not received my CySA+ voucher? Quite late?!

rrsawyerr · Aug 17, 2026

Thank you.

Michael Schmitz · Aug 17, 2026

I just go through the CySA V4 Slides, again after the TTT,
but dear, are they getting bad..
Graphics that in that size are unreadable, lot of information that is wrong or outdated.
Like WSUS at some point.
Ebook is even worse..
It still says: Twitter (since 2023 is it X).
No Chapter Numbering in the Index.
And then often this:

Examine a Forensic Drive Image with Autopsy
For guidance in using interactives in Heretto, refer to the Style Guide Documentation Heretto for Video.

and it says: 6604 Pages...
( i do not list all my findings here)

I start to update and correct the Slides now, and will improve then maybe later again,
but as they are ootb: not good..

It is not only CompTIA, but the AI Generated Content is really worse for Courseware Content.

SABINO SALAS · Aug 16, 2026

f you are an authorized CompTIA instructor and need to extend a student’s courseware expiry date in CertMaster, you can do so through the platform’s class management tools.

1. Log in to CertMaster
Access your CompTIA CertMaster account with your instructor credentials. This is the main interface for managing classes, students, and courseware.

2. Open the relevant class
Go to the Classes section and select the class containing the student whose courseware expiry you want to extend. If you are using LMS integration, classes may be auto-created; otherwise, you can create them manually help.comptia.org.

3. Locate the student’s progress
In the class view, you can see each student’s progress and associated courseware. Identify the student whose due date needs to be extended.

4. Edit the class end date (if applicable)
If the courseware expiry is tied to the class’s end date, you can adjust it in the class settings. In the Edit Class menu, update the End Date to a later date. This will automatically extend the courseware expiry for enrolled students help.comptia.org.

5. Use the “Clear Student Progress” option (if needed)
If the courseware is tied to a specific student’s progress and you want to reset or extend it, you can use the Clear Student Progress feature. This removes the expiry lock and allows the student to continue learning until you reapply the expiry date help.comptia.org.

6. Save and confirm changes
After making the adjustment, save the changes. The updated expiry date will be reflected in the student’s account.

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