Looking for any opinions on Certmaster Perform and the Labs for A+ (at this point specifically Core 2). I am finding with the course I am teaching for a company, I need to take some of the labs out of required ones that I assign to my students. I do not have them do the Challenge Labs already. Before I go through the labs again and determine these myself, is there a document somewhere or any forums/posts with opinions on the labs and which ones may be a priority?

Good morning,

I haven’t received the Data+ V2 voucher yet and was just checking to see if they’ve been sent out.

Thank you!
Tracey

Hello CINers

Good to say I found out time to take both Competency Assessment and passed on first attempt - completed the learning path via the courseware which will suffice for knowledge acquisition

had issue completing the learning path , for some persons that dont see some items load or with the new courseware update cant get up to 100% completion, please do try a different browser. switched from chrome to edge and it worked for me - loaded all items and finished learning in Dec.

Though this isnt a credly badge based achievement- it validates skills in AI basics and prompting. comes with a sharable and verifiable cert/link + this competency doesn't expire( I guess it should)

Above are my thoughts -

Big thanks to @Stephen Schneiter @Nick Pierce #1 for putting this together.

I see the CompTIA SecAI+ is scheduled to launch on February 17, 2026, Is there going to be TTT for it? If so is there a current estimated timeline?

What is the progress of Security 8+

For the next CIN The Pulse session, get ready for an intriguing discussion with Linda Brooks-Rix, co-CEO of AVUE and CompTIA’s James Stanger. Linda is a recognized authority regarding federal human capital management and has been a resource for the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Journal, the Huffington Post, and members of the United States Congress. Over the years, she has implemented technical and AI solutions for the U.S. federal government. She will share her experiences with AI implementation. Linda and James will investigate the rapidly-shifting value shifts that are taking place today in the face of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). In their conversation, they will draw lessons from Linda’s experiences, and use case studies to outline:

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Dear @Stephen Schneiter ,

Thank you so much for approving our instructor, we're learning so much through the valuable resources in CIN. Just wanted to ask you on the status of other 5 instructors of us which their account is currently pending for your approval, if you want I can share their names and other detail with you? I hope they get their accounts approved ASAP.

The leaderboard at Brain Wave Technology Services Co. decided to enroll all instructors even those with lower level certifications in to the lates SecAI TTT, at least they will get familiarized with Certmaster labs and .... if not with the technical knowledge of TTT itself.

Thank you so much for everything, so excited to be part of this amazing community.

Hi CIN Team

Would TestOut Office Pro and Certiport content be competing against each other? Or is there a partnership somewhere? I'm just identifying whether TestOut Office Pro content would be something I can use for my Office courses.

I’ve officially decided to level up my technical foundation by diving into the CompTIA A+ certification! This isn't just about passing an exam; it's about mastering the "how" and "why" of the hardware and software that keep our world running. I'm documenting my progress here to stay accountable and share the highs and lows of troubleshooting my way to professional expertise.

I’d love to tap into the collective wisdom of this community. To those who have cleared the A+ or are currently working in IT support: What is the one piece of advice or study resource you wish you had when you started? Whether it’s a specific lab strategy or a tip for tackling the networking domain, I’m all ears!

Hello, everyone,

The CompTIA CertMaster Practice for A+ Core 2: 220-1202 answer explanations for the multiple-choice questions in objective 2.6 do not reflect the update from 7 malware removal steps in version 220-1102 to 10 malware removal steps in version 220-1202.

I recently opened a ticket with CompTIA Support to address this, but it was closed without any action taken. Students are quick to point out this discrepancy and are deterred from continuing to use CertMaster.

What would be the best way for the CompTIA product development team to quickly address this issue? The exam has been publicly available since March 2025, so I am surprised it has not been quickly fixed.

Thank you in advance.

Hello colleagues,
I passed the SecurityX (CAS-005) exam today 07-01-26. It was challenging but I managed to get through it successfully.

We’re excited to invite our global training partners to an exclusive briefing on key updates impacting the certification and learning ecosystem. This session will provide early insights into new products and updates from your customer success team.

During this webinar, we'll cover:

• Celebrate the launch of CompTIA SecAI+: Get an overview of the new certification and how to request more detailed information and resources.
• See a live demo: View the experience of using CertMaster Perform for SecAI+.
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Your participation will also allow you to ask questions. If you cannot attend live, register to view the on-demand recording.

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Where: ON24
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CompTIA DataAI: The Reimagined DataX Certification for the Advanced Data and AI Workforce​

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CompTIA is rebranding its advanced DataX certification as DataAI, reflecting the fundamental shift in how data work is performed across modern organizations. This official transition is set to take place on January 21, 2026.

Data and AI are no longer adjacent disciplines: Today’s data roles increasingly require proficiency in machine learning, advanced analytics, and AI-driven decision-making.

Artificial intelligence is becoming more deeply embedded into analytics, operations, and decision-making, with demand rising for professionals who can design, implement, and operate intelligent data systems responsibly and at scale.

CompTIA DataAI validates those capabilities, giving experienced professionals a clear way to demonstrate advanced expertise, while giving employers confidence that their data and AI initiatives are being built on sound technical, operational, and governance foundations.

I have seen a demo of a computer hardware simulation in the TTT series. It was some type of game that have simulation used to connect peripheral devices, cables etc . If you know about this game name, please provide a link.
@LynW @Stephen Schneiter

Thank you in advance

Hello

I may be required to teach the Tech+ . I am looking for the option to get instructor material such as the instructor PDF and PowerPoint slides.

Which of these do I pick?



Regards
Chintan Patel

Hi everyone,

I’m a member of the CompTIA Instructor Network (CIN) and I’m planning my CE renewals. Before I purchase any continuing education resources, I wanted to ask:

Do CIN members receive discounts on CE renewal materials or tools?
For example, the Security+ CertMaster CE is currently listed at around $200 — is there an instructor discount available through CIN for this or similar products?

If there are specific procedures or promo codes that CIN members should use to access these discounts, I’d really appreciate details.

Thanks in advance!
Nick

For those heading to the TCEA Convention & Exposition in San Antonio next week, be sure to drop by our StackFord booth #1963.

If you are an IT teacher, we are also right around the corner from CompTIA. Jared will be at the booth, great guy. I worked with him while I was in the classroom, and he was amazing to my students and me.

Hi everyone

Until last month, the link to the CompTIA IT Certifications Roadmap below worked very well. I always used this in CompTIA Data+ classes to encourage my students to go further for professional development:


I navigated to this link today and it takes me to this page:


Has the IT certification roadmap been hosted somewhere else or has it been removed altogether? It was a very useful resource.


Regards
Chintan Patel
South Africa

Is there any timeline for the next Train the Trainer (TTT) for PenTest+?

Anyone know (or where can I keep updated) about the new version of CYSA+? I see the Exam Objectives are in "Draft" mode...just wondering if we have a ballpark release date yet for the TTT, course and beta exam?

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Hello Guys,
Has Anyone of you received Linux+ V8 Exam vouchers? I haven't received it yet.
If no,
Do you have any idea when we will receive it?

Regards

We have an ongoing training and we need a certified Comptia Security X instructor with a deep knowledge of HacktheBox modules for penetration testing

Hi, please can anyone check if the Core1 labs is working? I tried in different devices is not loading since 09:00 AM UK time zone.

This question is wrongly stated or is wrongly answered.
My logic is as follows:
With Microsoft Exchange on a corporate smartphone, the user can expect to sync:
- Email
- Contacts
- Calendar
So the answers should be text boxes to select 3 options.
Texts (SMS) do not sync through Microsoft Exchange.
So the correct synced items are Email, Contacts, and Calendar.

What do you think?