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CompTIA Global Delivery Partner Meet-Up Webinar

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+.
  • Updates from your Customer Support and Customer Success team: Don't miss out on the latest updates.
Your participation will also allow you to ask questions. If you cannot attend live, register to view the on-demand recording.

What: Global Delivery Partner Webinar Meet-Up
When: February 17th, 2026, 10:00 AM CT / 4:00 PM GMT
Who: CompTIA Delivery Partner Team and CompTIA Products Team
Where: ON24
Register Here

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DataX is renamed DataAI

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


January 12, 2026

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.

  • Question
Which option do I pick from the store to get instructor content?

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

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Do CIN Members Get Discounts on CE Renewal Resources (e.g., Security+ CertMaster CE)?

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
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TCEA Convention & Exposition in San Antonio

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.

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New link to the CompTIA IT Certifications Roadmap

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
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Hiring Part-Time (Online) CompTIA-Certified Instructors

Network+ and A+ Trainers Needed

ActiveLearning is expanding its pool of expert IT instructors, and we’re looking for passionate, certified professionals to join our training team!
We are currently seeking:
  • CompTIA Network+ Certified Instructors
  • CompTIA A+ Certified Instructors

Who We’re Looking For

Individuals who:
  • Hold current CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA A+ certifications
  • Have experience teaching or a strong desire to teach
  • Can deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences
  • Are committed to helping learners succeed in IT careers

Why Teach with ActiveLearning?

  • Work with one of the Philippines’ leading IT training organizations
  • Flexible teaching opportunities
  • Supportive training environment and ready-made courseware
  • Competitive compensation

Interested? Apply Here!

Complete the instructor information form and our team will reach out:
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A+ Practice Exam 1201

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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?
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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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A+ Practice Exam 1201

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I think this question is wrong! I think the right answer is Private Cloud,

Why:
- They **don’t want to share resources** with other organizations → this rules out **public** and **community** clouds.
- They **don’t have the capital** to build infrastructure or hire engineers → a **hosted private cloud** from a provider fits perfectly.
- Strict access control is **not** a concern, so they don’t need the complexity of a hybrid setup.

A **private cloud hosted by a cloud provider** gives them dedicated resources without the cost of building or managing the infrastructure themselves.
What do you think?

Voucher Usage

Hello mates, Trust we are all good, happy new year, I am currently surprised here because Nothing like the thrill of an unexpected pre-exam puzzle: Why is this voucher I've been safeguarding like Gollum already redeemed? A true test of patience before the test 🤧🤧, I Just tried to use my exam voucher and the system says it's already been redeemed. Has this happened to anyone else? @Stephen Schneiter Please sir help look into this.

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CIN TTT Series: AI Essentials and AI Prompting Essentials

At last!! We are finally ready to kick off our special TTT series 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 new version of CompTIA AI Essentials and AI Prompting Essentials. This will be a five-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 effective prompts for AI chatbots
  • Navigate the privacy and security concerns AI technology presents
  • Prepare for AI's effect on the future of technology
  • Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy, bias, and quality
What: AI Essentials & AI Prompting TTT series
When: Mondays and Wednesdays, December 1-15, 2:00 - 4:00 pm CST
Who: Nick Pierce
Where: ON24
Register Here
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  • Question
Exam prep

I'm an instructor for Penn Foster College. Since the CompTIA A+ exam is updated every few years, we need to revamp our course to ensure that we are properly educating students on the requirements for the exam. Is there any way we can determine the required material so that we can better develop and update our courses to meet the CompTIA expectations?

Dr. Fred Claus

Hiring CompTIA A+ Instructors

Hello,

We're recruiting part-time (with opportunity for full-time), remote CompTIA A+ trainers to teach virtual classes (daytime) to adult learners (18 - 25) in the Eastern U.S. time zone. The first opportunity is coming up in January. If you are interested, please email us at [email protected] with details about your qualifications. We will share additional information via email before scheduling calls.

Thanks.

  • Question
How can I get a free voucher or a discounted voucher for the Security+ examination ?

Good evening,

I am an adjunct professor at Bronx Community College in the Cybersecurity department. I would like to go for the Security+ exam. Will I get any discount to buy the voucher, or is there a possibility to get a free voucher to give the exam? I am planning to sit for the exam on January 10th or 15th. Please let me know.

Regards,
Sumon

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