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Gregory Childers · Apr 14, 2025

I passed the ISACA CISM exam and renewed my CASP+/SecurityX.

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A year after I passed the CISM, I passed the ISC2 CISSP. Technically, I could use it to renew both my CISM and SecurityX certifications, since I earned them after renewing the other two.

Alan Chin · Apr 14, 2025

I am considering offering a Linux+ certification study group at the community college where I teach Linux+. In class, we use the CompTIA book and CertMaster labs. I don’t have any experience in creating a study group, so I am looking for advice and resources that could help.

Jim Spring · Apr 14, 2025

Great info!!!

Thank you very much!

Wendy Edwards · Apr 14, 2025

For the CompTIA Learn and Perform A+ Core 1 and Core 2 courses, there will be two competency assessments available, one for Competency in IT Hardware and Network Support, and one for Competency in IT Software and Systems Support. Each exam will have 15 questions (lab simulations) with a time limit of 1 hour. The competency assessments are scheduled by an instructor or institution admin for students or classes under the Class Assessments tab in the CertMaster platform. Classes associated to the assessment domain will be listed under each competency assessment available for your institution. For each class, you will see the option to schedule the exam, view individual scores, and view statistics. As students pass the exam, you will see the option to download a Certificate of Competency under the More button. There is no added cost for these assessments and instructors may reschedule the exams multiple times. Because these assessments are scheduled through the CertMaster platform, students can take the exam wherever they have access to CertMaster including in class. Any other questions regarding the competency assessments?

Patrick Asamago · Apr 14, 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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Stephen Schneiter · Apr 14, 2025

This is a great request. A lot of folks share resources and links when we are in the TTT series. It would be great to have a list in the community site as well. We do keep a list of on-demand webinars in the resources area, and it would be easy to add a running list of instructor-submitted resources based on certification.

Stephen Schneiter · Apr 14, 2025

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

Jim Spring · Apr 14, 2025

We tried TryHackMe as a supplement to our Security+ course material. The student's were not required to complete the exercises for a grade, but were encouraged. We found TryHackMe to be a bit difficult for beginners. I've heard the HackTheBox is even more difficult.

Our students managed to make it through a few of the TryHackMe exercises, but most just found the answers on "cheat sites" or YouTube videos. Basically, TryHackMe lacked actual instruction in most exercises - the students were just thrown "in the deep end" to capture the flag or whatever.

Now if we had a class on CYSA+ or Pentest+, this would be a better tool as a backup with classroom instructor-led lectures on the hacking methods, walk-throughs, demos, etc.

Jim Spring · Apr 14, 2025

In the new CompTIA Learn A+ Core 1 and Core 2 Course Guide and Transition Mappings on page 4, the document addresses competency assessments available that instructors can use as a comprehensive, skills-based final exam for students in each core.

What are the specifics regarding this assessment? Where can instructors access assessment scores and certificates for our records? Is there a cost per student? Do students have to schedule themselves? Can they take the assessments in class? Any other details would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

Pierre Blackwell · Apr 14, 2025

FED VTE was a great resource for most of the CompTIA cybersecurity and infrastructure exams (Security +, CySA+, Cloud+, Pentest+, and CASP+). With the discontinuation of FED VTE and migration to CISA, it's become a lot harder to find a "one stop shop" if you will of CEU's presented in that same way. The CISA website is vast, and the convergence of information from FED VTE is still ongoing so it's hard to locate a lot of the resources.

What are some of the other resources out there that are being utilized and referred to your students when it comes to CEU's for Security X?

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Patrick Asamago · Apr 14, 2025

Samuel Graeff said:
Hi everyone!

It's been a few weeks now, but I'm so glad to share with you guys that I passed the exam Cloud+ CV0-004

congratulations

precious · Apr 14, 2025

TechTrainer11 said:
This year I will be recertification of CySA, Pentest+, Security X, and A+, I have been taking exams for 40 years and still get nervous each time I sit them

I think being nervous it's just a sign you care about doing well.... Wishing you the best on your recertifications this year!

TechTrainer11 · Apr 14, 2025

This year I will be recertification of CySA, Pentest+, Security X, and A+, I have been taking exams for 40 years and still get nervous each time I sit them

TechTrainer11 · Apr 14, 2025

precious said:
At this point, you probably deserve a CompTIA loyalty card, given your exam experience background and the degree of certifications you possess. Retaking the same exam can seem pointless once you have established a strong foundation and are keeping your certifications up to date with CEUs. I agree that there are frequently only minor version changes between releases-usually just enough to keep up with emerging technologies or trends.

That said, a retake could still be beneficial for someone who is still learning the basics or new to the field. But once you've passed several versions and earned higher-level certifications like CASP+ and CISM, it’s tough to justify the time and cost.. Using CEUs to renew is a wise choice particularly if your clients don't need the most recent versions.

Good luck finishing up Linux+ and DataX.

precious · Apr 13, 2025

At this point, you probably deserve a CompTIA loyalty card, given your exam experience background and the degree of certifications you possess. Retaking the same exam can seem pointless once you have established a strong foundation and are keeping your certifications up to date with CEUs. I agree that there are frequently only minor version changes between releases-usually just enough to keep up with emerging technologies or trends.

That said, a retake could still be beneficial for someone who is still learning the basics or new to the field. But once you've passed several versions and earned higher-level certifications like CASP+ and CISM, it’s tough to justify the time and cost.. Using CEUs to renew is a wise choice particularly if your clients don't need the most recent versions.

Good luck finishing up Linux+ and DataX.

Gregory Childers · Apr 13, 2025

My A+ and Network+ had expiration dates in 2028. This was due to my earning the CASP+ and then renewing it by passing the ISACA CISM.

I passed the fifth version of Network+, which extended my Net+ and A+ until 2031. My first Network+ certification was in 2005.

At this point, I don't really see the point of taking any of the certification exams again if I've already passed them. Especially if I've passed multiple versions already.

I didn't even study for the Net+ this time. Didn't even download the objectives. Just signed up and took it blind and passed easily. The exams don't change enough from one version to the next to justify constantly retaking them. Maybe 10%-15% changes, tops.

I'll just renew them with CEUs from now on because there is zero value to constantly retaking exams just because the version changes. They don't list the version number on the certificate. Just the date originally earned and the expiration date.

For the record, none of my clients require that I have the most current CISSP, CISM, CAPM, MS Azure, or any other certification. It makes no sense at all for me to retake any CompTIA exam that I've already passed before.

I've still got DataX and Linux+ left to pass, and then I'm done taking CompTIA exams.

Kristen · Apr 13, 2025

Hi everyone! Back when we were in the Facebook group, several people shared resources (vocab sheets, hands-on labs, etc). I have made some for my class over the last year, especially since we switched to Tech+ but wondered if anyone would share items they have made this year for either Tech+ or A+?

Thank you!!

Tempestt Woodard · Apr 13, 2025

Ronald said:
Congrats on passing the CYSA+! I’m preparing to take it soon too!

Best of luck! You got this!

Tempestt Woodard · Apr 13, 2025

Rick Butler said:
Well done! That's a great accomplishment.

I remember when I passed CySA the first time - I came out of the test room at our school...and into the middle of a major server outage, with everyone trying to find me...

Good times.

Again, congrats on your win!

Wow that’s a wild experience! Thank you very much, Rick!

Kristen · Apr 13, 2025

I took the exam last week...I found a typo! Not sure who to tell. There were 2 questions about SFP connectors. One had the acronym with the letters mixed up (SPF) and really made me second guess myself!

Abu Afza · Apr 13, 2025

Waiting for the voucher.

shaify · Apr 13, 2025

Stephen Schneiter said:
We will have a TTT series for Linux+ when it is launched. It is scheduled to launch later this year, I believe I have seen late July as the launch date. Keep checking back here in the community and we will announce the TTT series once it is confirmed.

Sure

shaify · Apr 13, 2025

Waiting for same

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