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Course Migration

Rick Butler
mstewart said:
Hello,

I’ve created a new Canvas course for the 1200 series and would like to know if there’s a way to smoothly migrate students from my existing 1100 series course while preserving their progress in the new shell.

Has anyone successfully done this before, or is there a recommended method to handle this type of transition?

Thank you!
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I've never done anything like that, myself, but perhaps you can do a Provisioning export the data in Settings > Reports into a CSV, change the associated Course ID (and other fields as needed) and push it back using the SIS Import tool, doing the UI Override.

Maybe move one student using the UI so you can see the before and after changes that you might need to make in your CSV.

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Don't forget to consult the SIS Import documentation for info on how to form the CSVs properly.
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What's in a name?

Rick Butler
jasoneckert said:
From a Linux perspective, SecurityX sounds a bit outdated. SecurityWayland is more modern.
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You'd be proud of me, Jason - I crafted that particular response...on my old Surface 5 - running Linux Mint.

We could always go with X - but then Elon Musk might have something to say about it.
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What's in a name?

Rick Butler
CompTIA has been adjusting the certification program for quite a while now, and, as I could tell, wanted to create classes of certifications based on bands of proficiency, from 'essentials', 'pro', and 'experts'.

And the 'X' certs do have a certain edginess to them - just ask this guy:

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I'm sure someone thought of X-Men, but that might not live up to the inclusive language standard and Disney may throw a fit.

/r
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Course Migration

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Hello,

I’ve created a new Canvas course for the 1200 series and would like to know if there’s a way to smoothly migrate students from my existing 1100 series course while preserving their progress in the new shell.

Has anyone successfully done this before, or is there a recommended method to handle this type of transition?

Thank you!
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What's in a name?

Mitch Garvis
I am sure William Shakespeare would agree that it does not matter, but as I preen over passing CAS-005 yesterday, I wonder if CompTIA's marketing department might not have taken a wrong turn on this one.

Certified Advanced Security Practitioner... it sounds reverential - a title to be respected. When the Advanced Security Professional walks in you step aside and follow his lead because he (or she) knows of what they speak.

SecurityX... I don't know... it sounds a bit millennial. If you think that might be a compliment then get off my lawn! I was not involved in the conversations around it but I am trying to wrap my head around the thinking on this one. What is CompTIA trying to do with this name? Can anyone explain it? I would love to put the old cert on a business card but this... I really don't know.
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Passed SecurityX CAS-005

Mitch Garvis
Gregory Childers said:
I'm concerned that with the continual reduction in length, they may be removing the rigor of the exam. There are a lot of candidates who somehow manage to pass the exams without the minimum five years of experience.

CompTIA exams are already like that. There are far too many people who exam cram and pass CompTIA exams with little to no experience.
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While I agree that the exams should be more rigorous, let's be honest... If someone wants to study and cram for an exam then there is no need for the experience... simply to pass. I am reminded of the paper MCSEs of the late 1990s. Hopefully they at least learn something along the way. I wish I could say that the cost of the exam would be a barrier, but I've always said that an crook would happily spend $1000 to earn $10,000.
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CIN TTT Series: Linux+ V8

MOHAMMAD SOAEB
Stephen Schneiter said:
It is time for the next TTT series! Join the CompTIA Instructor Network and special guest @jasoneckert as he Leads the Linux+ TTT series. Jason will cover the exam objectives and provide hands on examples as you strengthen your Linux skills. 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.

What: CIN TTT Series: Linux+ V8
When: September 9 - October 9, 2025 (Ten sessions), 6:00 - 8:00 PM CDT
Who: Jason Eckert
Where: ON24
Register Now

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Registered!!! Thank you, sir
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Passed SecurityX CAS-005

Gregory Childers
I'm concerned that with the continual reduction in length, they may be removing the rigor of the exam. There are a lot of candidates who somehow manage to pass the exams without the minimum five years of experience.

CompTIA exams are already like that. There are far too many people who exam cram and pass CompTIA exams with little to no experience.
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Changing Jobs

Stephen Schneiter
Eddy Harden said:
Everyone,

I have not received my certification codes from the A+ train the trainer. I am about to start working at another technical college, and I do not want to loose my opportunity to it for the A+. What do I need to do in order to receive the codes?

Thanks
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Hello @Eddy Harden, I am waiting on the Data team for the A+ vouchers. Will your email address change from what you used to register for the A+ series? If it is either post the new address here or DM me and I will make sure the team updates the email for distribution. We will make sure you get your vouchers.
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CIN TTT Series: Linux+ V8

Patrick Asamago
Stephen Schneiter said:
It is time for the next TTT series! Join the CompTIA Instructor Network and special guest @jasoneckert as he Leads the Linux+ TTT series. Jason will cover the exam objectives and provide hands on examples as you strengthen your Linux skills. 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.

What: CIN TTT Series: Linux+ V8
When: September 9 - October 9, 2025 (Ten sessions), 6:00 - 8:00 PM CDT
Who: Jason Eckert
Where: ON24
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Luis Almeida
I assume that being in Portugal means I can't provide training for these companies.

Besides being a CompTia, I'm also a MCT (Technical Engineer) with extensive professional experience and certifications, and I'm qualified to provide training in Azure, Linux, Azure networking, and security.

I can be an SME in these areas if CompTIA needs an SME for that region.
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