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Rick Butler · Apr 23, 2025

Salah said:
Hi @Stephen Schneiter I'm also waiting for my voucher???

Again, probably 6-8 weeks, pally.

Rick Butler · Apr 23, 2025

Carnegie said:
I humbly accept this award.
I would like to thank the Microsoft developers, Mom, Dad, my community, etc...

I think I have a State Fair ribbon in a box here, someplace..

Rick Butler · Apr 23, 2025

Well,

Gregory Childers said:
If you're not making at least $75/hour in the US, you're getting robbed.

You're not somewhere where the cost of living is ridiculously exorbitant, say, Southern California?

IT in general is underpaid, in my estimation - particularly for those that bothered to get their Network+ before doing Security+ (lol)

Rick Butler · Apr 23, 2025

There are so many people that just want the "quick and easy pathway" to Security+ and higher and find learning basic networking, computer skills, or the like to just be a hinderance.

But, so many people just want to go cyber/be cyber and so on, to the point where they leap over basic skills. I've had students ask me and I just tell 'em, "Go get your A+ and Net+ first, then come back and talk to me."

To date, I've not gotten a single one come back to me after.

Not worth my time, tbh.

/r

precious · Apr 23, 2025

This is not just important, but very important...... I usually tell my students that Networking skills like understanding data encapsulation/decapusulation the headers themselves.... TCP headers(flags inside), UDP headers..... Purposes of ports and services/protocols on OSI model down the layers, IP addressing they are all the heart Network Basics for Hackers my favorite book

Linux, scripting and of course programming are also the skills that are also equally very important to master.

Lastly: Good communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Adaptability and not limited to Time Management

ETJ · Apr 23, 2025

We have faith

just excited

TechTrainer11 · Apr 23, 2025

Stephen no doubt has the job at hand just have a little faith

abiodun1991 · Apr 23, 2025

Abdelmlak_Said said:
I'm asking since it's already thursday, and no update yet

I know they might be working on it
@Stephen Schneiter will soon address. Us on it.

VICTOR CHIDI OKPURUKA · Apr 23, 2025

Gregory Childers said:
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Normally no one should be talking security if
1. you cant set up a pc
2. set up a basic soho network and understand its make up
3. script or code in any language whatsoever

have advocated for this for donkey years.. Lol

wondering how someone will secure what he/she doesn't understand how to set up - its a mirage

Anyway there are slim exception - people can go into cybersecurity or choose to write this certs as a + to their CV( Since passing a cert insnt an actual test of knowledge or experience) but prefer to take on non-technical cybesecurity role like

- GRC
- Technical writing
- Sales, Marketing, Support for cybersecurity products/services and platforms

etc...

By the way your advice is 100% valid

Gregory Childers · Apr 23, 2025

VICTOR CHIDI OKPURUKA · Apr 23, 2025

This was meant to prepare us for the PenTest + exams and do some refreshers - unfortunately - 2 weeks before expirty the vouchers aren't available @

Stephen Schneiter

Thanks.

VICTOR CHIDI OKPURUKA · Apr 23, 2025

Hemlock said:
I can't seem to find the latest partner price list for CompTIA exam vouchers. The partner website seems broken too. Anyone have the latest? I believe it was in an excel format.
Thanks!

Hello @Hemlock

When you login to your partner account - via the store you will see all the prices for voucher depending on your partner level

Hope this helps.

Gregory Childers · Apr 23, 2025

Rick Butler said:
Are you saying $55-$60/hr is a low pay rate? Maybe I'm misinterpreting, but the average US pay for a contract CompTIA instructor is somewhere in the $30-45/hr range, so that rate would actually be pretty good.

Unless I'm missing something - which is entirely possible.

I make more than $60/hour teaching MS Office classes. $30-$45 per hour to teach CompTIA or some other technical class would be an insult,

If you're not making at least $75/hour in the US, you're getting robbed.

Anthony Burton - ViaTec · Apr 23, 2025

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jcoltman said:
Hi everyone-

I'm in the process of launching a new CompTIA A+ Training Program at a Minnesota based non-profit organization. We need to train 200 students over roughly 5 weeks (40 clock hours of training each week - 25 students per week - 1 week 'makeup' at the end.)

I'm curious if anyone has data or person experience regarding a sufficient hourly rate. This would be a contract role but is likely to be extended at the end of this initiative.

Let me know if you have additional questions - seeking someone with at least 1 or 2 years teaching experience (technical or otherwise,) is comfortable with remote instruction, and currently holds at least their CompTIA A+ certification.

Thanks! I can provide further details upon request.

Hello,

I am in Instructor with over 15 years experience working with a variety of different client types. I would enjoy further discussing this opportunity with you. I have attached my resume for your review.

Regards,

Anthony

William Simmons · Apr 23, 2025

Good Stuff.

Ronald · Apr 23, 2025

Rick Butler said:
Not likely, mate. The final deadline, I think, just passed. Usually takes about 6-8 weeks to process the attendee list from On24 and do up the order.

I'd probably keep an eye open in June/July.

/r

Ah noted with this Rick. Thanks for the reply mate.

Salah · Apr 23, 2025

Hi @Stephen Schneiter I'm also waiting for my voucher???

Hemlock · Apr 22, 2025

I can't seem to find the latest partner price list for CompTIA exam vouchers. The partner website seems broken too. Anyone have the latest? I believe it was in an excel format.
Thanks!

Carnegie · Apr 22, 2025

Rick Butler said:
You win by default, pally.

I humbly accept this award.

I would like to thank the Microsoft developers, Mom, Dad, my community, etc...

Rick Butler · Apr 22, 2025

Gregory Childers said:
That is an extremely low rate, even for a beginner tech certification such as A+.

Are you saying $55-$60/hr is a low pay rate? Maybe I'm misinterpreting, but the average US pay for a contract CompTIA instructor is somewhere in the $30-45/hr range, so that rate would actually be pretty good.

Unless I'm missing something - which is entirely possible.

Rick Butler · Apr 22, 2025

Ronald said:
Hi @Stephen Schneiter has the CloudNetX voucher already been distributed? I haven’t received mine yet. Thanks!

Not likely, mate. The final deadline, I think, just passed. Usually takes about 6-8 weeks to process the attendee list from On24 and do up the order.

I'd probably keep an eye open in June/July.

/r

Rick Butler · Apr 22, 2025

Carnegie said:
Hi James, thank you for sharing this presentation from Robert Wenier. In keeping with our AI theme, I asked Copilot to assist me and here is what I got.

Copilot
AI-generated content may be incorrect
Sure, I'd be happy to help you summarize your presentation titled four_ai_modalities_reduced.pptx.
The presentation discusses the expertise of James Stanger in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure. It includes a conversation with Robert Werner, Global Head of Cloud and Infrastructure at AstraZeneca 1. The chat highlights Stanger's contributions to technology publications and his work at CompTIA 1.
The presentation also covers the four AI modalities:

Agentic: Sentient APIs that deconstruct tasks and report back.

Productive: Training an owned model and interacting with it.

Co-piloting: Summaries that eliminate the need to watch entire Zoom sessions.

General Knowledge: Queries answered by an "oracle at Delphi".

The slides feature images related to the topics discussed, including a screenshot of a chat interface, a close-up of a keyboard, and a picture of Robert Werner.
If you need more detailed information or assistance with another aspect of your presentation, feel free to ask!

You win by default, pally.

Rick Butler · Apr 22, 2025

Hello CIN'ers (and particularly those who are SpiceHeads) -

Not sure if you heard the news, but it would seem that SpiceWorks' pledge to be forever free has gone the way of the dodo. Those of us who have been using the SpiceWorks cloud helpdesk for years, asking for Entra ID and better methods for inventory and asset tracking have been disappointed, particularly when SpiceWorks discontinued the On-Premises model that worked so well in the early years. But I guess their pricing model isn't paying the bills, so...

If you have more than five active employee users in the system, as the annoying banner says, you have until 05/31/2025 to pay up or find a new home for your helpdesk needs.

So, let's talk Help Desk Systems...

What are you using for your current ticket tracking? Is it working out? Are there things you wish you could do that you can't? Paid or premium options? Worth paying or nah?

MSN29 · Apr 22, 2025

Hi Jill,

I hope you don'y mind my contacting you.

I am trying to find out who my CompTIA repesentative is. I am a CTT+ certified instructor and I have passed several exams including the latest Network+ (009) exam. From what I've seen in the CIN my repesentative can sort out access to the lab access for this course. I'm teaching the course soon and would like to work through the labs before the course.

jmacurak · Apr 22, 2025

Stephen Schneiter said:
It is time to continue our journey through the new A+ 1200 series! Join CIN and special guest Lynn Warne for the CIN TTT Series: A+ Core 2 220-1202. The series will cover ten sessions covering the A+ Core 2 exam domains. Lynn will teach the advanced skills and concepts covered on the exam as well as hands-on activities with key technology tools to help students launch a career in IT.

What: CIN TTT Series A+ Core 1 1202 10 sessions
When: May 6, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Central Daylight Time, Tuesday and Thursday through June 5, 2025
Who: Lynn Warne
Where: ON24

REGISTER HERE

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