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abiodun1991 · Oct 31, 2025

The same thing also with me.

Jesse Newberry · Oct 31, 2025

Is anyone else having issues with academic pricing no longer available in their profile account at store.comptia.org? We bulk order vouchers for our students but all of the sudden I no longer have academic pricing available and my profile lists me as a student.

Rick Butler · Oct 31, 2025

DigitalCrestInstitute2025 said:
I applied and it said I was too old. Apparently the Unix and DEC gave me away.

DEC? That's not old, that crosses into "venerable" territory, but only *slightly* before my time.

Steve Linthicum said:
The positive aspect of being "old" is rather than having to understand the meaning of new terms like AutoOps, I can simply resort to Google and "prompt" it for a definition that makes sense. See https://www.autoops.com/ .......

Ask Google? Heh... one can only speculate what you might get from Google's form of Skynet, brother. You might have better luck with desiccated chicken bones on a trash can lid.

Gregory Childers said:
Lol. I'm older than you!

Exactly my point. Although my creaky self still has to do the gym 3x per week, lest I am reduced to a pile of dust with a black fedora sitting thereupon.

Mitch Garvis said:
We both are... now get off my lawn!

Yeah, that's geezer speak for sure. But I can't say that. Living in a dry climate like Colorado means I either to take out a mortgage on my house to water my dirt and weeds, or allow it to become "natural-scaped".

Rick Butler · Oct 31, 2025

Wow, dude. A bit much for a service that CompTIA offers instructors - for free. There are no expectations of when vouchers will come.

It usually takes about 6-8 weeks on the short side for vouchers to process. Much of the time, Stephen has to process this on his own - amidst all his other responsibilities at CompTIA. There is a long vetting process that is done within CompTIA, the order process, all of it. So if you have to do a class in six weeks and you need to take an exam, then you might have to go get your own Voucher.

Yelling into the CIN community isn't going to make anything go any faster.

/r

GingerHacker · Oct 31, 2025

Gregory Childers said:
CompTIA is looking for qualified individuals to help develop a brand new infrastructure-related certification by participating in a beta exam. Input from IT infrastructure professionals working in the field is crucial to our ability to develop relevant and up-to-date exam content , validating the knowledge and skills required to harness automation as a competitive advantage—optimizing efficiency, security, and innovation across cloud and hybrid infrastructures.

If you qualify, take, and pass the CompTIA AutoOps+ beta exam (EXAM CODE AT1-001), you will earn the new CompTIA AutoOps+ certification at no cost.

Please note: exam results will not be available until the new CompTIA AutoOps+ exam (EXAM CODE AT0-001) launches in Summer 2026.

The target audience for the new certification includes the following individuals:

Those with at least 2 – 3 years of experience in a core IT infrastructure role.

Job Roles include:

Cloud Administrator

Cybersecurity Administrator

Linux Systems Administrator

Network Administrator

Systems Administrator

Senior Technical Support Specialist

CompTIA AutoOps+ Beta Exam

www.comptia.org

This looks fantastic !!

GingerHacker · Oct 31, 2025

Meet the one and only James Stanger, Chief Technology Evangelist at CompTIA!

Was great to speak with James on my YT series Breaking into Cyber !

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Brian Wafula · Oct 31, 2025

For the first time I was also rejected for the Beta..

peter hanwith-horden #1 · Oct 31, 2025

I did attend the 220-1201 and 220-1202 and had to go buy my own vouchers due to training comments. So still no vouchers. I have completed the Linux+ and in 6 weeks need to run a class DOES THAT MEAN I WILL NEED TO BUY MY OWN LINUX+ FOR THIS SESSION?? WE ARE FALLING BEHIND

anisha002 · Oct 31, 2025

The CompTIA AutoOps course is a great choice for students and learners in 2025 and beyond. IT operations are evolving with automation and AI-driven tools. This course helps learners gain hands-on experience in automating IT processes, managing cloud environments, and improving operational efficiency.
These skills are in high demand across industries. As businesses rely more on hybrid cloud systems and DevOps practices, professionals who understand automation frameworks and IT orchestration are more appealing in the job market. With CompTIA AutoOps, learners can prepare for roles such as
automation engineer, cloud operations specialist, systems administrator, IT support engineer, and DevOps analyst. To build a strong foundation before diving into automation-focused learning, many students start with CompTIA Cloud Essentials+. This course provides a solid understanding of fundamental cloud concepts, governance, and business impact. It's a perfect starting point for those new to the cloud and automation ecosystem. In 2025 and the years ahead, companies will continue to prioritize cloud-based automation to boost performance, cut costs, and improve agility. Learning CompTIA AutoOps not only prepares students for future-ready roles but also helps them stay competitive in an IT landscape increasingly shaped by intelligent automation and cloud technologies.

sqlgeek · Oct 30, 2025

What is the normal time frame for the vouchers to be sent out after a TTT has ended?

Mitch Garvis · Oct 30, 2025

DigitalCrestInstitute2025 said:
I applied and it said I was too old. Apparently the Unix and DEC gave me away.

We both are... now get off my lawn!

Doc_Mack · Oct 30, 2025

Hi everyone,

Does anyone have the breakdown for both the new A+ exams into 8 weeks?

Thanks

Bruce Weaver · Oct 30, 2025

Some things were done away with in the certification exam, but still covered in CertMaster. The troubleshooting theory steps comes to mind. Many times these are addressed best (IMO) in the "Sneek Peek" webinars. https://cin.comptia.org/threads/cin-sneak-peek-a-1200-series.2218 might be helpful.

Michael Schmitz · Oct 30, 2025

hm, i did not

Raydo Matthee said:
I've received A+ Core 2 exam voucher and passed the exam. Waiting for A+ Core 1 exam voucher. View attachment 2451

Congratulations. Core 1 was already sent out some weeks ago.
I did not recieve my Core2 yet..

Gregory Childers · Oct 30, 2025

Rick Butler said:
I hope you're not calling *me* old...

Lol. I'm older than you!

jvolquezm · Oct 30, 2025

Hello everyone,

I’m an Information Technology instructor at a Chapter 74 Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school in Massachusetts, working under the DESE Information Support Services and Networking (ISSN) framework.

I’d like to learn from others about their experience implementing CompTIA training programs (such as A+, Network+, Security+, etc.) in alignment with state-level CTE frameworks across the U.S.

Specifically:

How have schools structured CompTIA coursework within multi-year high school CTE pathways?
Which CompTIA certifications have you integrated at each grade level (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior years)?
How do you ensure compliance with your state’s CTE standards (for example, DESE’s six strands: Safety & Health, Technical Skills, Employability, etc.) while maintaining industry relevance?
What methodologies or pacing models have proven most effective (semester-based, full-year, hybrid, or modular)?

I’m currently mapping CompTIA A+ Core 1 & 2 (CertMaster Learn v15) against the DESE CTE framework and would appreciate insights, success stories, or lesson structures that have worked well in your districts.

Thank you in advance for sharing your experience and best practices.

— José Volquez
Greater Lawrence Technical School, Andover MA

DigitalCrestInstitute2025 · Oct 30, 2025

Congrats on passing the exam!

Steve Linthicum · Oct 30, 2025

Rick Butler said:
I hope you're not calling *me* old...

The positive aspect of being "old" is rather than having to understand the meaning of new terms like AutoOps, I can simply resort to Google and "prompt" it for a definition that makes sense. See https://www.autoops.com/ .......

Steve Linthicum · Oct 30, 2025

Rick Butler said:
I hope you're not calling *me* old...

Tangobro · Oct 30, 2025

I'll echo Rick Butler - and add; AWS Cloud Practitioner has a gamified learning platform https://aws.amazon.com/training/digital/aws-cloud-quest/
that HS students (and others) enjoy.

I would say CompTIA Tech+, which you've mentioned already.

I would also look at Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) or AWS Cloud Practitioner if you're looking at cloud stuff.

Tangobro · Oct 30, 2025

T.S. Culbreath said:
Hello Community,

I’m looking for substantial certifications that high school students can realistically earn in 6 weeks (about 8 hours of in-class training per week).

Due to funding, my paid apprenticeship program has been shortened from two years to six weeks. During this time, students will also complete a 40-hour work week in IT departments or community volunteer roles.

I want participants to leave with meaningful credentials, not just filler certificates. I’m currently considering Tech+, since many students already have some IT background, but I’d love to hear suggestions for other short-term, impactful certifications.

Thank you for any recommendations!

Omidoudou · Oct 30, 2025

Congratulations.

Omidoudou · Oct 30, 2025

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Eric225 · Oct 30, 2025

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