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Looking for a CompTIA Volunteer/Mentor

Hello CompTIA Community,

My name is Paul Pearson the president of a non profit in Northern VA called Eduruna that is dedicated using students and technology to strengthen communities. We create exciting ways to help students succeed in school and prepare for the future.

We are currently seeking a CompTIA certified instructor to volunteer as a mentor and advisor to our board. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your expertise, inspire students, and help guide our organization’s mission. All mentoring is done online through our discord server.

If you’re interested or would like more information, please reach out to me at [email protected]

CIN TTT Series: Data+ V2

Our next TTT series will focus on the CompTIA Data+ V2 certification. Join CIN and special guest @Kwabena Fred as he Leads the Data+ TTT series. Fred will cover the exam objectives and provide hands on examples as you strengthen your Data Analytics 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.

The CompTIA Data+ certification exam covers the following domains.
  • Explain data concepts: Database types, data structures, file extensions, and data types.
  • Identify data sources: Databases, APIs, website data, files, logs and repositories.
  • Recognize infrastructure concepts: Cloud, on-premise, storage, and containerization.
  • Identify data tools: Coding environments, BI software, and analysis platforms.
  • Understand AI concepts: Identify AI models, natural language processing, and robotic automation.
What: CIN TTT Series: Data+ V2
When: October 28 - December 4, 2025 (Ten sessions), 1:00 - 3:00 PM CDT
Who: Frederick Anaafi
Where: ON24
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Did not receive my A+ voucher from the TTT.

To whom it may concern,

I made a post about changing jobs, and I hoped that @Stephen Schneiter had gotten my response to that post. I have noticed people on here claiming that they had received them. I am hoping that because I completed both A+ TTT, I did not miss out on the vouchers due to my job change.

I would appreciate any advice or help on this.

Thanks

Passed the CompTIA A+ 220-1201 (Core 1) and 220-1202 (Core 2)

Hello CINers

- Spent about a week to prepare and write both exams after realizing I had quite some exams to trash out before the 2025 is gone.

- Used the CertMaster Perform study materials, slides to prepare

- Wrote both exams about 7 days apart

- Each exam starts with about 5 performance time-challenge questions(spent about 10mins each) and a lot of other tricky then moved on to much easier multi-choice questions.

Thanks

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

Please be aware that October is Cybersecurity Awareness month. There are many different cybersecurity organizations that recognize and offer additional educational resources around this designation. One such are the folks at StaySafeOnline:

https://www.staysafeonline.org/cybersecurity-awareness-month

They offered an online event on October 1, 2025. You can watch the recording at the link above. Their messaging for this year is that small actions can make a big difference. They have focusing on the Core 4. Four easy steps anyone can take to boost their online safety:
  • Use strong passwords and a password manager
  • Turn on multifactor authentication
  • Recognize and report scams
  • Update your software
As instructors I encourage everyone to help spread messaging about the 'Core 4' and talk about how students can use these and more advanced techniques as well as how they can spread the word about improving cybersecurity.

Linux+ v8 guide from Sybex: skips a whole objective

G'day everyone!

I bought the Sybex Wiley study guide for Linux+ v8 (XK0-006), because that's the book my students will also be using.

I was looking forward to the authors' take on a few of the new objectives, most importantly 4.5 on the responsible use of AI and LLM.

The book's preface promises that objective 4.5 is discussed in a chapter, plus the header page for that same chapter says it's in there. But no. Absolutely zero mention of AI, LLM and related topics. It's not in the index, it's not in the table of contents, not a word is breathed about the whole objective 4.5

I've submitted an erratum form to Sybex Wiley, who have "forwarded it to second line"... but it's gone dead silent since then.

I also noticed that this new version of the book no longer has Christine Bresnahan on the cover; it's now only mr Blum. I wonder why.

CompTIA SecAI+ Beta Exam

The target audience includes the following individuals:
Those with a total of 3–4 years of IT experience with approximately 2 years in a cybersecurity role and with knowledge and practical experience with AI and AI-enabled cybersecurity tools.
Job Roles include:
  • Cybersecurity Administrator
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Architect
  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Specialist
  • Penetration Tester
>> Assessment Questions <<
>>  Exam objectives <<

https://www.comptia.org/en/experts/become-a-subject-matter-expert/workshops/secai-beta-exam/

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Operating Systems in Module 11

Why does CompTIA even include operating systems in A+ 1202 module 11? I'm not sure what they provide in the module belongs under Managing Support Procedures. Am I just crazy or does anyone else agree? I'm putting that change into CompTIA anyways, but just wanted to get some opinions. And please don't give me that "If your an instructor, then you should take this as an opportunity to inform your students." answer. It's really not helpful.

Completed All A+ Core 2 Train the Trainer Webinar Videos

Hello Everyone,
I'm so happy to tell everyone that I just finished all the Core 2 training videos of the A+ Exam preparation,
Thanks to CompTIA for this great privilege and opportunity, Who else is currently on Core 2 ?
Am so happy right now to have completed this part and moving closer to the A+ Exam.

Now Available: PDF of A+ Core 1 and Core 2 CertMaster Perform V15

Hello All,

One of my students brought this to my attention, and I am passing it along as it appears to be a newly added resource on 9/3/25(per the metadata on PDF). Some
months ago I recall many wanted an ebook for this course, not sure if that’s the official intent of this resource, but it is a 737 page PDF of the Perform without the labs and videos. It is located under the 3 vertical dots menu (see photos), at the very bottom
under Resources>Reference>Course PDF.

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CompTIA quiz lockout features

Question, in TestOut when a student was taking a quiz, they were not allowed to open another TestOut tab without kicking them out of the exam. I realized today that while students were taking a quiz, one student had 4 CompTIA tabs open. 1 to launch the exam, 1 to take the exam and the other 2 the student was scrolling through the curriculum, looking up answers.

Does CompTIA have the functionality to not allow them to open other CompTIA tabs while taking an exam?
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Have you EVER heard of or used the tac command?

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!

Experienced Certified Trainers needed for multiple courses

We're looking for experienced trainers/mentors to join our team and teach a variety of CompTIA IT / Cyber / Cloud / PMP / CSM / Azure certification courses, including:
  • CompTIA A+
  • Network+
  • Security+
  • Cloud+
  • PenTest+
  • CySA+
  • PMP
  • ITIL
  • Scrum
  • Azure
About Us
We are a well-established post-secondary tech training school located in Tampa, FL. Our mission is to empower students to achieve their tech career goals. With consistent cohorts throughout the year, we provide a supportive and flexible teaching environment providing consistent teaching gigs throughout the year. This assignment would be contract work, part time. Active certification maintained through CEU's works or certified in the latest version of the above certifications. No degree required. No clearance is necessary but would be a bonus. Local trainers would be ideal and training is remote. We are in FL so Eastern Standard Time. Language would be English.

What We're Looking For
  • Experienced Instructors: Prior hands on experience in the field as well as teaching, training, and mentoring experience in all of the above.
  • Certifications: Must hold current certifications in what you will be teaching.
  • Flexibility: Local trainers are preferred but delivery is remote for the right candidate and can work around your schedule as we have day and evening cohorts
  • Engaging Educators: Trainers who can inspire and guide students, ensuring strong engagement and high pass rates as well as job placement rates.
  • Looking for our trainers to be part of our team for the long haul. I will always try to keep the gigs coming!
  • If you can bring your ideas to the table to make processes better, classes engagine and outcomes for students more successful, let's talk.
Why Join Us?
  • Flexible Scheduling: Work around your other gigs or commitments.
  • Competitive Pay: Starting at $30/hour with opportunities for increases/bonuses based on performance, student engagement, after class attention to student needs, pass rates and job placement rates. Time can be spent assisting the school in process improvements, new ideas to attract new students and provide successful outcomes for all.
  • Future Growth Opportunities: We’re expanding our course offerings in 2025 to include ITIL, Scrum, and PMP, Azure and end of 2025 looking at adding AWS, CISM, CISSP, CASP. If you’re certified in these areas, we’d love to chat!
Next Steps
If you’re interested in being part of our team or would like to learn more, please reply.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Cloud+ renewal changes with v4?

Apologies if this has been addressed here before and I just didn't see it when searching. So... as you can see below, CompTIA's site currently states that earning Cloud+ by passing exam V3 automatically renewed A+, Network+, and Linux+, and that V4 automatically renews nothing. Not only that, but it looks like V4 provides 15 CEUs toward Network+. This was the case with V2 (and V1, I'm presuming), with it fully renewing A+ and Linux+. V3 changed it to renew all three.

Has it really reverted to just 15 CEUs for Net+ and nothing else at all with Cloud+ V4? Passing the V4 beta actually renewed all three of my lower level certs.

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New Instructor Looking for adjunct work

Hi All. I have been in the IT field for over 20 years and in different industries. I've never officially trained anybody aside from colleagues and sometimes hold tips and tricks inhouse. I hold a Network+ cert, as well as a few Microsoft certifications, including an Microsoft Certified Trainer. I've always wanted to be an instructor in IT and now that I have my MCT I would like to begin part time. So aside from having my certifications, How can I get an opportunity to instruct a class such as Network+ or A+ ?

I appreciate any assistance, or opportunities you may have.

Thanks.
Scott Grossman

Lead Instructor Partnership (CompTIA Courses) in Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for Lead Trainers at Averroes Academy Riyadh. The Lead Trainers will be responsible for developing and promoting the training programs, hiring the necessary training staff, planning and organizing training sessions, and evaluating the effectiveness of training programs. The Lead Trainers will also be required to work closely with other staff to ensure the highest quality of training and education is provided to the students.

Qualifications
  • CompTIA Certified Trainer is mandatory requirement. Knowledge of CompTIA Portal is a requirement
  • Residing in Riyadh or able to relocate to Riyadh.
  • Experience in developing and delivering training programs/short courses in physical attendance classes (CompTIA only)
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Ability to evaluate the students
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other educators and trainers
  • TVTC experience is a plus
  • Past performance and clientelle history will be also be considered
  • Selection of candidate is subject to training history in the related field
Send your CV to [email protected] with the subject "Application for CompTIA Lead Trainer"

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