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J.Porter · Aug 12, 2025

abiodun1991 said:
is there any opportunity for some that is not leaving in the washington DC region.

Living in WDC is preferred but not a requirement. There would be concern if the time zone difference was too great.

Steve Linthicum · Aug 12, 2025

David, my teaching today is limited to the ITF+/Tech+ and Security+ courses for the Diversity Cyber Council as a volunteer instructor. I have two Canvas LMS courses I've developed with "free" content. If you'd like them I can share. Reach out to me at [email protected] if you are interested.......

precious · Aug 12, 2025

Congratulations! How was your experience with the exam?

TechTrainer11 · Aug 12, 2025

Just to show the Train the Trainer does a super job. Today I sat core 2 exam and passed 1 week after sitting core 1 exam. A big thank you to Stephen and TTT for all the training and support

Steve Linthicum · Aug 12, 2025

Wow, 15 different certifications. Does the quantity have a negative consequence?

dilbertprof · Aug 12, 2025

Just curious, is this a day position or evening position?

Gregory Childers · Aug 12, 2025

A+, Network+, and Security+ all require updates. CompTIA has a long history of clinging to legacy technology in its foundational exams. The A+ exams were making references to old motherboards no longer in common use, and chipsets that technicians were less likely to encounter.

Also, the level of rigor of all three certifications needs to be upgraded. There are far too many people who exam cram, with no experience whatsoever, who can pass and get a "paper cert."

precious · Aug 12, 2025

Yes CompTIA A+ is still IT's equivalent of "learning to crawl before you walk" . Some content in it may seem like studying legacy technology (RIP parallel ports), but the truth is that it makes you consider the reasons behind the things. These "legacy" foundations serve as the foundation for cloud MDM and contemporary security tools.

Have you ever had to troubleshoot an Azure-joined device that won't boot due to a BIOS configuration error? All of a sudden, A+ knowledge seems extremely pertinent. Most importantly A+'s broad coverage means you will never be the person who says, ‘I only do networking’ when a printer starts smoking.

girishbenvanshi · Aug 11, 2025

I’ve been in a junior IT support role for about a year, and I’m debating whether going for the CompTIA A+ is still worth it at this stage. My day-to-day already covers a lot of hardware, OS, and networking basics, but I’ve noticed the exam objectives still focus heavily on legacy systems and older troubleshooting methodologies.

For those who’ve taken it recently, did you find the content aligned with current workplace realities, things like cloud-based endpoint management, MDM tools, and modern security protocols? Or did it feel more like a formal check-the-box credential for HR filters?

I found one training program that integrates real-world simulations and labs that mimic enterprise environments (instead of just rote Q&A drills). That hands-on approach sounds promising, but I’m wondering if the A+ itself goes deep enough to make it worthwhile in 2025.

baylis · Aug 11, 2025

Bien Zamora said:
Hi Craig! Thank you but here is the screenshot, mine does not have

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Does anyone have the Access Key ?

Stephen Schneiter · Aug 11, 2025

sigmay2k said:
When I go to resources all I see is past TTT sessions. Where can I find the next course, or how to get notified for the coming classes?

Saul M.

We have a discussion forum dedicated to upcoming webinars and events. You will find new announcements for upcoming TTT series there. https://cin.comptia.org/forums/comptia-webinars.32/

BrianFord · Aug 11, 2025

See

Telnet Vulnerability Affecting Cisco Products: June 2020

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/csa/cisco-sa-telnetd-EFJrEzPx.html

I use this particular vulnerability as an example of how to research a CVE. In this instance CVE-2020-10188

Rick Butler · Aug 11, 2025

Are you trying to get these because you're signed up on a TTT webinar series?

Rick Butler · Aug 11, 2025

The one feature I hope we get on the new CIN board when it comes out is having discussions pinned on the home screen - for just these events - although I think I like how Discord does it better.

Rick Butler · Aug 11, 2025

Well, in the last year, I've not been in the classroom - I've been more of an Enterprise Architect...or something like that. I've only taught A+, Net+, and Sec+ in a classroom setting. Project+ and Server+ here on CIN. The rest of them, well, not so much.

I do miss being in the classroom - that is, when I have students who actually want to be there, versus the ones that may tons of money and then gripe about going home early or not showing at all. But them's the breaks.

Leslie · Aug 11, 2025

Data+ certification. Have taught since Spring of 2023 - every semester/term offered at my school.

A+ (Core 1 and Core 2) certification. Offered but never given opportunity to teach, based on the department I'm assigned.

Brandon G · Aug 11, 2025

I've taught A+ (Cores 1 & 2), Network+,Security+ & Cloud+,. I'm certified in A+, Net+,Security+ & Cloud+. I usually teach Net+ and Sec+ about 2-3 times a year. I just wrapped up a Net+ course last week. I finished a Sec+ course in July.

Abu Afza · Aug 11, 2025

Stephen Schneiter said:
CIN is kicking off a new TTT series! This TTT series will focus on professional development around the CompTIA Compcert courses. While these will not be tied to a CompTIA certification exam, as always, we will provide a certificate of attendance that you can use to show for professional development.

Our first series will be the CompTIA AI Essentials. This will be a four-session series designed to provide the following knowledge and skills:

Learn what defines artificial intelligence from other types of intelligence and computing

Practice communicating about AI effectively

Explore AI tools and the ways they can support your organization

Craft AI prompts

Navigate the privacy and security concerns AI technology presents

Prepare for AI's effect on the future of technology

What: AI Essentials TTT series
When: Mondays and Wednesdays, August 4-13, 6:00 - 8:30 pm CST
Who: Nick Pierce
Where: ON24
Register Here

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Registered.

Abu Afza · Aug 11, 2025

Muhammad Usman Younas said:
AI Essentials v1

Thanks a lot and registered.

Muhammad Usman Younas · Aug 11, 2025

Abu Afza said:
Can anyone share the link? I want to register.

AI Essentials v1

Muhammad Usman Younas · Aug 11, 2025

Stephen Schneiter said:
CIN is kicking off a new TTT series! This TTT series will focus on professional development around the CompTIA Compcert courses. While these will not be tied to a CompTIA certification exam, as always, we will provide a certificate of attendance that you can use to show for professional development.

Our first series will be the CompTIA AI Essentials. This will be a four-session series designed to provide the following knowledge and skills:

Learn what defines artificial intelligence from other types of intelligence and computing

Practice communicating about AI effectively

Explore AI tools and the ways they can support your organization

Craft AI prompts

Navigate the privacy and security concerns AI technology presents

Prepare for AI's effect on the future of technology

What: AI Essentials TTT series
When: Mondays and Wednesdays, August 4-13, 6:00 - 8:30 pm CST
Who: Nick Pierce
Where: ON24
Register Here

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Thanks @Stephen Schneiter Is the course already available on the CompTIA platform, or when can we expect it to be released?

baylis · Aug 11, 2025

Gregory Childers said:
I am certified in all of them except Linux+ and DataX, so I've never taught those. I am certified in CloudNetX, Data+, and DataSys+ but have never taught them.

In the last three years, I have taught Cloud+, CySA+, Network+, PenTest+, Project+, Security+, SecurityX, and Tech+. The ones I've taught the most are Cloud+, Project+, Security+, and SecurityX. I have taught A+ and Server+, but not in the last three years, probably much longer than that. I help write and record training sessions for Tech+, but have never taught it for a class.

DataX is good, It helped with Advanced AI Security Management (AAISM-ISACA) . CloudNetX is good too but I don't think its on par CCDE

Gregory Childers · Aug 11, 2025

I am certified in all of them except Linux+ and DataX, so I've never taught those.

I am certified in CloudNetX, Data+, and DataSys+ but have never taught them.

In the last three years, I have taught Cloud+, CySA+, Network+, PenTest+, Project+, Security+, and SecurityX,. The ones I've taught the most are Cloud+, Project+, Security+, and SecurityX.

I have taught A+ and Server+, but not in the last three years, probably much longer than that.

I help write and record training sessions for Tech+, but have never taught it for a class.

Gregory Childers · Aug 11, 2025

How frequently do you teach each of the following CompTIA courses per year? When was the last time you taught each one? How many CompTIA certifications do you have where you have never taught the class?

CompTIA's current portfolio of certification classes is as follows;

A+ (Core 1 and Core 2)
Cloud+
CloudNetX
CySA+
Data+
DataSys+
DataX
Linux+
Network+
PenTest+
Project+
Security+
SecurityX
Server+
Tech+

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