I am the newly appointed administrator for the CompTIA Academy at our institution. I was recently added to the CIN and now have access to the https://platform.comptia.org portal.

I am writing to request your guidance on how to begin using the platform effectively. Specifically, I need help understanding the initial steps to:
Furthermore, I am inquiring about the availability of free fundamental-level courses for my students. At our institution, we also have academies for partners like Cisco and AWS, which provide free course access for students to learn and earn certifications and badges. I would like to know if similar opportunities exist through the CompTIA Academy program to help my students get started on their CompTIA certification path.

Thank you for your time and assistance. I am eager to resolve this and begin delivering CompTIA courses to my students.

Hello Everyone,

I'm so happy to tell everyone that I just received my A+ TTT Exam Voucher for Core 1 Exam now,

Thanks to CompTIA for this great privilege and opportunity,

Who else have received his or her own.....


Am so happy right now to have received this exam voucher to again seat to write the latest A+ Exam....

Hi everyone,


I’m currently preparing for the CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) exam and I’m very interested in building my hands-on skills through labs. I wanted to ask you, what are the recommended tools and software for building labs and practicing the exam objectives?

Thank you

For anyone who lives in Houston or the surrounding areas, I will be hosting our 3rd annual CertOber event at the James D. Eggers Instructional Support Center (ISC Building) in Humble ISD. This event is offered at NO COST to students and community members, but space is minimal, so you must go through Eventbrite to reserve your seat.

Here are the detials

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I’m excited to announce the 3rd Annual CertOber Event, hosted at the James D. Eggers Instructional Support Center (ISC Building).

This five-day, hands-on certification bootcamp is designed to prepare students for the new CompTIA Tech+ certification—a powerful first step into the world of technology, cybersecurity, and digital literacy.

I wanted to ensure your parents and kids are aware of this opportunity, which is open to all students in our community, including parents. There is no cost for the tickets, and they are going fast.
Why This Matters

• Counts toward CCMR and IBCs
• No cost to attend
• Led by Scott Ford, M.Ed. — former Humble ISD teacher and now a bestselling IT certification author
• The new CompTIA Tech+ exam is more accessible than the previous ITF+, making it easier than ever for students to succeed

What’s Included

• Expert-led training and exam prep
• Engaging, hands-on instruction covering:
  • Digital Literacy
  • Hardware & Operating Systems
  • Applications & Software Development
  • Databases
  • Networking & Wireless
  • WAN, Virtualization & Cloud Computing
  • Security Fundamentals
  • Digital Media
  • Artificial Intelligence
• A welcoming, interactive environment that makes IT fun and approachable

Event Details

• Dates: October 13–17, 2025 (Humble ISD’s October break)
• Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Location:
  James D. Eggers Instructional Support Center
  4810 Magnolia Cove Dr, Kingwood, TX — Room 1014

Cost

• No cost for all attendees
• Recommended resource: Mr. Ford’s Guide To The CompTIA Tech+ Certification (available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble) to help participants master the material and pass the exam

Reserve Your Seat
Seats are limited and go fast! (I announced this event on Friday, and we are close to 50% sold out!)
Last year’s CertOber drew over 80 participants and filled quickly — don’t miss out.
[Click here to reserve your spot]

(This training typically costs over $2,500 at private training centers — we’re offering it at no cost to the community.)


About the Instructor

Scott Ford, M.Ed. is an author, professor, and CEO of Scott Ford Consulting, LLC.

With over 25 years in education and training, he has taught IT and cybersecurity to organizations including CompTIA, the FBI, CIA, DEA, K–12 schools, colleges, Chevron®, Global Knowledge®, and the City of Houston.

He holds a Master of Education in Educational Technology from Texas A&M and multiple industry and teaching certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft, Adobe, and the State of Texas.

Hey Cinners,

I remember sometime in the past, that there was an ITPro TV training option. Does that still exist and if so, how can I access it? I'm currently training our Cybersecurity Information Specialist course which comprises A+, Net+, Security+, Linux+, Python and some specific Cybersecurity modules. I'd like to take this ITPro for a spin as I will need to step away from training for a few days and need my students to continue with lessons.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Robert

Had a dusty old voucher lying around from the last TTT — figured I should probably use it before it expired and turned into digital compost.

This exam actually had a suspicious number of networking questions on it...

Props to the TTT session for giving me just enough of a guilt trip to schedule it.
Now back to pretending subnetting is fun in front of students.

Hi all! I noticed that under the documents, there was a link called 'CIN Community Application'. When I clicked it, it gave me a "server IP address cannot be found." Was this something we needed? If so, could someone please provide me with the correct link? It was listed right under the CIN the Pulse webinar which, if anyone missed that link, here you go! CIN The Pulse: Managing critical space cybersecurity: Guarding against the failure of imagination

Hello,


I am in the early years of teaching within a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program for Information Technology. This year, I am working with sophomore students, and I would like to establish a baseline of their technical knowledge at the beginning of the year and then measure their growth at the end.


Does CompTIA or TestOut provide any assessment tools, pre-tests, or related resources that could support this type of “before and after” measurement of student skills?


Thank you in advance for your guidance.

My Cysa+ is set to expire in Dec. and I have my CEU's for the SecurityX TTT and 15 hours of conferences. I had intended completing the SecurityX exam now but best laid plans.
Can anyone make in recommendations for suggestions as to training that will be credited?

I am no longer doing the Cisco track so I am looking at either,

CERTMASTER LABS FOR SECURITYX (EXAM CAS-005) - 40 CEUs
or
CERTMASTER LEARN FOR SECURITYX (EXAM CAS-005) - 40 CEUs

Has anyone got any sugguestions?

Thanks
Greg Porter

What's the difference between the a+ cyber and the normal A+?
I am looking for the course outline of the a+cyber

Hi network!

At Adding Value Consulting (AVC) we are looking for trainers that are able to deliver on-site training of Security+ in Sweden and/or the Netherlands on a project basis. An alternative to on-site training could be online classroom training on CET. Feel free to reach out to me if you are interested or would like more information in the way we work.

Kind regards,
Michael Looman – [email protected]
Adding Value Consulting (AVC)

Hii @Stephen Schneiter

Just checking in on when the A+ core 1 & 2 vouchers are anticipated to go out.

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

Amazing session for the new Linux+ v.8 (006) exam TTT session today 9/11/2025.

Jason went over the tac command and many other options. I'm not even embarrassed to say I have never used the tac command or searched in files with grep. Excellent and eye opening session. I truly and completely appreciate going back to the roots and fundamentals. One thing I will say about Linux I truly love and enjoy. You never stop learning!

I was wondering if the vouchers for the A+ had been delivered yet since the TTT ended?

Hello folks! from your experience and professional opinion, which platform is great in delivering bootcamp trainings?

As you know, everything starts with networks and operating systems.
With new technologies and Linux as the foundation of the cloud, it makes perfect sense to refresh some topics, particularly Linux.
I have some Linux knowledge and know how necessary it is, so I think a refresher with a voucher is necessary.

I missed the Data+ V2 sneak peek. I would love to see the video. Is there a link to watch it?

My school bought licenses for students to access the learning platform, but it is showing an error message. Please, what can I do to get this rectified

Great session today, Jason. Back on the issue of HyperV vs. Oracle Box, can someone share their preference and why?

We all know data is the backbone of every modern business. But with data growing faster than ever, making sense of it all can feel overwhelming. That’s where Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT come into play — they’re not just tech buzzwords, they’re game-changers.

If you’re preparing for the CompTIA Data+ certification or working in data roles, combining your data skills with LLM-powered tools can take your career to the next level.

Here’s how LLMs help in the data world:​

• Turn everyday questions into structured data insights — just ask in plain English and get answers.
• Generate clean, easy-to-understand reports in a flash.
• Get smart suggestions for fixing messy or incomplete data.
• Automatically help with data governance and compliance tasks.

The future is already here. Companies are moving beyond spreadsheets and dashboards — they’re using AI to speed up data analysis and make smarter decisions faster.

If you combine the solid foundation of CompTIA Data+ skills with the power of LLMs, you’ll not only pass the exam but be ready for real-world challenges.
The demand for data pros who can work with AI is only going to grow. So, why wait? Let’s make data easier, smarter, and more human.


#CompTIA #DataPlus #AI #LLM #CareerGrowth #DataAnalytics #SmartAutomation

Hi, everyone,

I passed my Network+ in June 2024. In July, I took the Train The Trainer for Network+ 10-009 (I had tested under the 008 test). It was ten sessions for a total of 20 CEU credits. My question is what other TTT courses would count towards the Network+ CEU credits? Would DataX, Security+, or others count?

Thanks and have a great night.
Patrick.

There are multiple threads on Reddit (I know I really shouldn't keep visiting that site) that claim CompTIA has sent out notices that Project+ and Server+ are changing from "good for life" certifications to CE certifications on October 1, 2025. I personally did not receive any notification, nor can I find any reference to it outside of Reddit.

Can anyone definitively confirm or deny this claim?

Can anyone share a latest version Linux book with me Linux+ V8 (New Version) at [email protected]

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