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Rick Butler · Nov 7, 2025

Raydo Matthee said:
If we want to elevate CIN beyond a freebie portal, we need a clear framework that rewards meaningful engagement.

Not sure if we want to 'elevate CIN beyond a freebie portal", since the minute we did something like that, we would wipe out most all the membership. And I don't there is a gain in doing that. I think we want to encourage anyone in the teaching sphere to be a part of the Community.

Shea Bennett said:
I'm genuinely trying to focus on expertise, not just pump students through like a cash cow.

If every instructor and training house believed this, we might actually see a better student base. Sadly, there's far more emphasis on profit than teaching.

Shea Bennett · Nov 7, 2025

Does anyone know if there will be a new CompTIA Partner portal launched? I went to the old URL and it just redirects me to this URL: https://www.comptia.org/en-us/partner-portal/partner-resources/

I'm trying to figure out how to sell Certmaster courses as an addition to our classes. It's pretty confusing.

Shea Bennett · Nov 7, 2025

dmayer5 said:
Hello everyone, I know Andrew Crotty (Ginger Hacker) just introduced himself, so I thought I'd do the same! I have been working with Andrew at The Ginger Hacker Initiative and am a Cybersecurity Engineer at an MSSP. I'm a big fan of CompTIA and hold 7 active certifications! I come from a law enforcement background and am excited to give back to the community. Looking forward to collaborating with everyone here!

Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn as well! https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannypmayer/

Welcome to the party! Impressive laundry list of CompTIA certs and the big CISSP! Congrats.

Shea Bennett · Nov 7, 2025

Mitch Garvis said:
Hey folks. I was asked this morning (by a company that has engaged me to teach dozens of CompTIA courses) to share the slide deck for a course. It is a very well-known company, and I know they have a strong relationship with CompTIA. They do not use third-party courseware, nor do they use third-party labs. Am I permitted to do this? I have access to the course slides because I downloaded them direct from CompTIA - likely because they were licenses for me by another company I teach for - but I do not know how the backend from the training provider standpoint goes. Do they need to purchase Instructor Courseware for their trainers? Am I permitted to share it with them?

Thanks in advance!

They need to register and get their own accounts and stuff setup. I wouldn't personally let them use you as a bridge.

Shea Bennett · Nov 7, 2025

Mitch Garvis said:
Hey folks. I was asked this morning (by a company that has engaged me to teach dozens of CompTIA courses) to share the slide deck for a course. It is a very well-known company, and I know they have a strong relationship with CompTIA. They do not use third-party courseware, nor do they use third-party labs. Am I permitted to do this? I have access to the course slides because I downloaded them direct from CompTIA - likely because they were licenses for me by another company I teach for - but I do not know how the backend from the training provider standpoint goes. Do they need to purchase Instructor Courseware for their trainers? Am I permitted to share it with them?

Thanks in advance!

CompTIA products are copyrighted. You have to generate your own content. There is no problem with extrapolating (in my own opinion...but I'm no lawyer). You can use what you learn from CompTIA as a guide, but I wouldn't personally give access to their content and their branding, logos, etc.

Shea Bennett · Nov 7, 2025

Rick Butler said:
I would totally agree with that, although we might also see an uptick in garbage posting - and we don't want to go through all that again.

Exactly...quality over quantity. The other thing is post TTT training. If your really serious and dig. I'm still working through the Linux+ Certmaster course, because I'm genuinely trying to focus on expertise, not just pump students through like a cash cow. The more I know, the better I teach and the greater the outcomes for my students.

Shea Bennett · Nov 7, 2025

Gregory Childers said:
I have long believed that CompTIA should add one more requirement for the free vouchers.

People should actually contribute to the CIN community. Not just sign up, never post, and then demand free vouchers.

10 post minimums! ROFL

Rick Butler · Nov 7, 2025

Strange. I think I've only seen that once in my career - In my case, I went back to the BDM since that's where I got the voucher code at that time. They just sent me another.

So, yeah... Stephen...

Rick Butler · Nov 7, 2025

Well, to me, I would probably say they have to get their own licensure for any CompTIA copyrighted products since your access to them would be under the 'another company' s EULA. I would probably bring this up with your Business Development Manager. If they have their own partner status with CompTIA, then they should be able to acquire the same materials as you are able.

/r

Shea Bennett · Nov 7, 2025

Hi Stephen,

Has their been any word on the Linux+ Vouchers post TTT for Linux+? I haven't seen any communciations.

Mitch Garvis · Nov 7, 2025

BCBenny said:
Todd Kirby resolved our issues as in Canada our College is a .bc.ca

We Canadians always seem to be a problem!

I'm glad you got it resolved

Mitch Garvis · Nov 7, 2025

Hey folks. I was asked this morning (by a company that has engaged me to teach dozens of CompTIA courses) to share the slide deck for a course. It is a very well-known company, and I know they have a strong relationship with CompTIA. They do not use third-party courseware, nor do they use third-party labs. Am I permitted to do this? I have access to the course slides because I downloaded them direct from CompTIA - likely because they were licenses for me by another company I teach for - but I do not know how the backend from the training provider standpoint goes. Do they need to purchase Instructor Courseware for their trainers? Am I permitted to share it with them?

Thanks in advance!

GingerHacker · Nov 6, 2025

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GingerHacker · Nov 6, 2025

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GingerHacker · Nov 6, 2025

Id reach out to support, we had the same issue with our Non Profit rates showing full price. After a ticket was in they fixed it in a day

precious · Nov 6, 2025

Ahh thank you for looping us in, it also happened to one of us, with the same DataX voucher failing to redeem, later finding out that they sent a duplicate Cloud plus voucher as DataX voucher. I would suggest you compare that voucher with other vouchers you received around the time, it might also happen to be.

Jill West · Nov 6, 2025

Can I pick your brains for a minute?

And before you suggest it--I've already reached out to Stephen, so no need to suggest this. But I figured y'all might be able to help me solve this issue to lighten the load on Stephen a bit.

I'm trying to use my DataX TTT voucher that expires Nov 30. Went to register to take the exam on Nov 24, but when I entered the voucher, I got an error message:

Discount validation failed.

This voucher cannot be used with this exam.

Any ideas what might be wrong or how/if I could fix this? I've triple checked to confirm I'm using the correct voucher for the correct exam.

Rick Butler · Nov 6, 2025

Tess Sluijter said:
It's been ages since I spoke to the UK business rep, but I'll probably have to. In short, ever since the changes to the shop, I've lost all the discounts. Not that I need 'm because I stopped selling vouchers, but the point stands.

Might be a good idea, methinks. I don't talk to our BDM that much these days - generally when something breaks.

Rick Butler · Nov 6, 2025

Stephen Schneiter said:
Thanks @pouncival! This has always been the most popular session at ChannelCon, Partner Summit and EMEACon. I am glad we are able to offer the session this year via webinar! Should be a good one. Thanks for sharing the link!

Quite. Always need to know what y'alls are up to...lol

Matthew Jennings · Nov 6, 2025

Hey all! Would anyone mind posting the rest of the links? I have emails with links to sessions 1, 3, and 5 but nothing else in my inbox. Also, I thought there was a repo of the video links at one time but maybe I'm misremembering? TIA!

VICTOR CHIDI OKPURUKA · Nov 6, 2025

MOHAMMAD SOAEB said:
Completed Linux+ TTT with @jasoneckert!
What an amazing experience learned how to:
Keep online sessions engaging
Make self-paced courses interactive
Put practice first, theory second
Stay positive and resourceful

Thanks, Jason, for sharing your time and expertise!

Yes really liked his approach - nice learning so far!

Michael Schmitz · Nov 6, 2025

JD DeJesus said:
The CompTIA CTT+ Train-the-Trainer class was always my favorite class to teach. I was disappointed when it was discontinued. I was able to get my CompTIA CTT+ as well as my vCTT+ (you only need one or the other). Since the certification was discontinued, I had many people ask me about teaching the class but it made no sense without the accompanying certification.
I do hope that CompTIA decides to bring it back soon. I would love to be involved in updating it and bringing it back. Before the exam was discontinued, I had reached out to Joseph Phillips about updating his book and he said if he did, I could help him. However, it fell through with the exam discontinuation. If they do bring it back, I would suggest that the exam be based only on the video presentation and not require a CBT exam. Cheers to all.
JD

I beleive the CTT is gone for good and a return maybe have a 0% Chance (imho). The Reason (already posted in different Threads) are that not enough did the Exam ( i never heard it running in Germany)
The Costs where to high, the External Review Process consuming and maybe not efficient.
Who still recognizes the CTT? I did take it, because it expired and is good for life. Did i need it really? No, Was it worth it? Not really.

So, there are other Topics in IT World that promise more revenue for Course / Exams then a new CTT.
So, still i believe, that ship has sailed.

Michael Schmitz · Nov 6, 2025

dilbertprof said:
Maybe CompTIA could do a similar program to Microsoft. I have a Microsoft MCT certification which required me to have taught certain courses to get it. No test, and every year, I would have to pay a fee to renew it along with teaching at least 1 course from a prescribed list of courses. I also have the requirement to have passed the latest exam for one of the organizations I teach for.

A lot here are also MCT as well, or where at some Point. How Microsoft handels this Programm changes every 2-3 year at least. The Fee does not prevent to many becoming an MCT. Do not forget, CompTIA would need to implement the Programm with Process, Personal and Reviewing all that Stuff? If that is worth it? And in Case you teach on a public School, you may have also to prove your Teaching Skills anyway..

Even CompTIA never required CompTIA Trainers to have the CTT as prerequisit.. Ever thought about that?

JD DeJesus · Nov 5, 2025

The CompTIA CTT+ Train-the-Trainer class was always my favorite class to teach. I was disappointed when it was discontinued. I was able to get my CompTIA CTT+ as well as my vCTT+ (you only need one or the other). Since the certification was discontinued, I had many people ask me about teaching the class but it made no sense without the accompanying certification.
I do hope that CompTIA decides to bring it back soon. I would love to be involved in updating it and bringing it back. Before the exam was discontinued, I had reached out to Joseph Phillips about updating his book and he said if he did, I could help him. However, it fell through with the exam discontinuation. If they do bring it back, I would suggest that the exam be based only on the video presentation and not require a CBT exam. Cheers to all.
JD

jwiebersch · Nov 5, 2025

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