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Bruce Weaver · Jun 30, 2026

Nice job Tony, CONGRATS! What's next for you, Network+?

jrebolledo · Jun 30, 2026

Hello CompTIA Community!

I’m excited to join this community and connect with professionals, educators, and learners who are passionate about the future of technology.

My focus has always been on helping people make technology practical, approachable, and meaningful. As an IT educator, I enjoy helping students build confidence through hands-on learning, real-world problem solving, and continuous skill development.

I’m especially interested in how Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, networking, and automation are changing the way we learn and work in IT.

I look forward to sharing ideas, learning from this community, and connecting with others who are helping prepare the next generation of technology professionals.

What IT skill do you think will become the most important for professionals to develop in the next few years?

Bruce Weaver · Jun 30, 2026

sirithanatharathorn said:
Hi everyone, I'd like to know about activating CertMaster Perform using an access key obtained from a CIN TTT Series course — whether it was attended live or accessed on-demand. After adding the institution as "CIN TTT Series," I'm unable to enroll in a class under the instructor assigned to that course. I keep getting the message: "This teacher has no active classes."

For example, I currently have access to CySA+ V4 but can't join Nicholas Pierce's class. Similarly, for the on-demand SecAI+ V1 course, I'm unable to join Dwayne Natwick's class, and the same issue occurs with Data+ V2 taught by Frederick Anaafi.

This is my first time using CertMaster Perform, so I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. @Stephen Schneiter — or anyone who knows the answer — could you please help clarify? Thank you!

Someone please correct me if I am wrong... you get CertMaster access, but not enrolled in an instructor's actual class correct? It sounds like it is working properly to me.

AdmireB · Jun 30, 2026

Nick Pierce said:
The schedule of two week is for covering every item, lab, quiz, etc. in the classroom.

What I do is leave the quizzes and a majority of the labs for students to complete on their own. I pick several labs that I feel are critical for the exam based on my experience and knowledge of the exam itself (I take each new exam when it comes out to maintain my cert vice doing CEU’s).

There is course outline and planner available for instructors in the CertMaster resources. Download it and set it to the 5-Day option. It provides a timeline with section times of coverage etc.

One thing to note is that a Bootcamp course like what you are teaching requires the learner to basically walk in understanding all of the prerequisite material (A+ and Tech+ objectives) and having that recommended experience listed on the objectives. They really are not designed for a beginner in networking who is trying to just get started and doesn’t have that background experience and knowledge.

Make sure you explain this to your students so the know they have to put in effort and study. Yes they will have to read the material and not simply rely on you to read it all for them. Just my $0.02.

Hi Nick, thank you for taking your time to share your '2 cents', much appreciated. I will check the instructor resources as you suggested. Considering your advice, I might have to run two different classes: The 2 weeks for beginners and the one week bootcamp for the more experienced learners. Cheers Nick.

Nick Pierce · Jun 30, 2026

These are only available for authorized partner accounts and instructors. If the training partner cannot get them, then they have not set up their account correctly with CompTIA.

As Rick said, they will need to contact CompTIA and get a representative assigned to them as an institution to assist.

Nick Pierce · Jun 30, 2026

Congratulations!

Nick Pierce · Jun 30, 2026

The schedule of two week is for covering every item, lab, quiz, etc. in the classroom.

What I do is leave the quizzes and a majority of the labs for students to complete on their own. I pick several labs that I feel are critical for the exam based on my experience and knowledge of the exam itself (I take each new exam when it comes out to maintain my cert vice doing CEU’s).

There is course outline and planner available for instructors in the CertMaster resources. Download it and set it to the 5-Day option. It provides a timeline with section times of coverage etc.

One thing to note is that a Bootcamp course like what you are teaching requires the learner to basically walk in understanding all of the prerequisite material (A+ and Tech+ objectives) and having that recommended experience listed on the objectives. They really are not designed for a beginner in networking who is trying to just get started and doesn’t have that background experience and knowledge.

Make sure you explain this to your students so the know they have to put in effort and study. Yes they will have to read the material and not simply rely on you to read it all for them. Just my $0.02.

samberumen · Jun 30, 2026

Thank you Tess, apreciate it

Abu Afza · Jun 30, 2026

Congratulations

Abu Afza · Jun 30, 2026

Stephen Schneiter said:
@Abu Afza, yes, I will take a look to see what I can find out.

Good morning, Stephen. Could you please check it when you get time?

AdmireB · Jun 30, 2026

Hello seasoned Instructors out there, I have been tasked to teach N+ in 5 days, and it looks like the curriculum needs two weeks to fully cover it all. How are you managing to fully cover the curriculum in 5 days. Please can you share your approach.

Pratap Singh Nembang · Jun 30, 2026

I am proud to share that I have successfully earned the CompTIA SecurityX Certified Xpert Series.

A heartfelt thank you to @Stephen Schneiter

Pratap Singh Nembang · Jun 30, 2026

Stephen Schneiter said:
Hello @janchester27, for access to the CertMaster Perform content, an email with access code and instructions were sent out once someone finished the first session, either live or on-demand. I can go back and forward the email to you. You should see it in your inbox later today.

As for the SecAI+, I will go back to the distribution list and see what I can find. If you are not receiving the emails from CIN, you may not have received the exam voucher email. I will reach out to you directly about the voucher.

I was not able to receive the CertMaster voucher/access codes for both SecAI+ , CySA+. & Exam voucher

Tony Mationg · Jun 29, 2026

I'm more than happy to tell everyone that I passed the A+ core 1 and 2! Thank you @Stephen Schneiter and the CIN for making this happen! Planning to take the A+ exam? focus on gaining skills through the lab exercises. It will give you practical knowledge to answer the PBQs. That's all folks!! =)

samberumen · Jun 29, 2026

Hello Tess, What time Zone are thinking of giving this course? I do not speak French but you can see my CompTIA transcript. I have been teaching 18 years now and I would lke to apply for this teaching course:

My CompTIA Transcript:

Certmetrics Candidate Portal

www.certmetrics.com

Kind regards,

Sam

Anthony Gui · Jun 29, 2026

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Abu-Hamzah · Jun 29, 2026

Certified!

Thrilled to announce that I’ve successfully cleared the CompTIA CloudNetX™ exam.

A huge shout-out and thank you to @Stephen Schneiter and the team at @CompTIA for providing the complimentary exam voucher. Investing in the tech community and supporting skill growth makes all the difference.

Thanks

MalakSabouni · Jun 29, 2026

Stephen Schneiter said:
Join us for the CIN TTT series covering the next release of the CompTIA CySA+ certification. Our guest instructor, @Nick Pierce , will lead us through the eight-session series covering the exam objectives and provide hands on examples as you strengthen your cybersecurity analysis 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.

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is the premier certification for cyber professionals tasked with incident detection, prevention, and response through continuous security monitoring. It validates a tech professional's expertise in incident response and vulnerability management processes, emphasizing the critical communication skills necessary for effective security analysis and compliance.

Skills covered in this series:

Enhance security operations processes, differentiate threat intelligence and threat hunting, and identify malicious activity using appropriate tools.

Conduct vulnerability assessments, prioritize vulnerabilities, and recommend effective mitigation strategies for vulnerability management.

Apply attack methodology frameworks, perform incident response, and understand the incident management lifecycle to handle security incidents effectively.

Utilize communication best practices to report on vulnerability management and incident response, providing stakeholders with actionable plans and meaningful metrics.

What: CIN TTT Series CySA+ V4
When: June 8 through July 1, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CT
Who: Nick Pierce
Where: ON24
Register Here
(Please note, registering will automatically register you for all 8 sessions. You will be able to add each session to your calendar on from the confirmation email.)

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Hi @Stephen Schneiter, Thank you! I registered and attended the first sessions on demand. May I have the CertMaster Learn access for the sessions?

Jonathan Isley · Jun 29, 2026

Stephen Schneiter said:
Hello @JonathanIsley, I can confirm ON24 recorded your attendance for session 1. It looks like you actually registered with two accounts and viewed. You should have already received and email with instructions and access code for CertMaster Perform to both email addresses.

Thanks, Stephen, for checking for me.

Yes, I had registered twice (once with a new email address and my older one in error), so I thought that was related to the issue, so I watched session 1 twice.
Once I saw that the session was asking for my email, I reverted to only the primary email address I desired to use, using only it to watch session 2.

I did receive my CertMaster access code to one of my registered email addresses, so I am good to go for that (though I did not receive it at both, just FYI, but I do not need a 2nd code

)

Thanks again, everyone, for your replies

TechTrainer11 · Jun 29, 2026

Hi Stephen an update for my job having been moved from Firebrand training 1 year ago to BPP as a Aprentice Tutor I have been moved back to Firebrand Training as a CompTIA Trainer. Enjoying the CySA TTT and looking forward to delivering more CompTIA courses.

TechTrainer11 · Jun 29, 2026

Session 2 stopped short for me to start with but worked on a second visit

Angela_Nyaka · Jun 28, 2026

Stephen Schneiter said:
Join us for the CIN TTT series covering the new CompTIA AI Fundamentals Compcert course. Our guest instructor, @Jill West, will lead us through the four-session series covering the course objectives and provide hands on examples as you strengthen your AI skills. We will discuss how to cover the content with students and suggest various labs to let students gain hands-on experience using AI safely, effectively, and responsibly.

AI Fundamentals is a credit-bearing, hands-on course designed specifically for the academic market to help institutions teach students how to understand and use artificial intelligence safely, effectively, and responsibly. This three-credit course equips non-technical learners with foundational AI literacy and practical skills that are increasingly required across academic programs and entry-level careers, regardless of major.

What: CIN TTT Series: AI Fundamentals
When: July 13th - July 23rd, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT
Who: Jill West, Professor, Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Where: ON24
Register Here

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Registered

Ziad Sobri · Jun 27, 2026

Done, registered.

Degaul BANZA · Jun 27, 2026

Hello everyone / Bonjour à tous,

(Français)Je suis à la recherche d'un formateur certifié pour animer une session de formation CompTIA Server+ en ligne pour Soracert.

Détails de la mission :

Modalité : En ligne (Virtual Instructor-Led Training)
Durée : 4 jours
Période : 1ère ou 2ème semaine de juillet
Langue : Francophone de préférence (les profils anglophones sont également les bienvenus).

(English)I am currently looking for a certified instructor to deliver an online CompTIA Server+ training session.

Mission Details:

Format: Online (vILT)
Duration: 4 days
Timing: 1st or 2nd week of July
Language: French preferred (English-speaking instructors are also welcome).

Si vous êtes disponible ou si vous avez des recommandations, n'hésitez pas à me contacter / If you are available or have any recommendations, please feel free to reach out directly:

Email : [email protected]
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/degaulbanza/

Merci d'avance ! / Thank you in advance!

Ronald · Jun 27, 2026

This is great Rick! Thanks!

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