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

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.

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.

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.

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)

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

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

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?

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

I have this Request for delivering the A+ Core 1 and Core 2 in 9 days 5 hours each i need some help on adjusting the pacing to the course flow

I have been teaching IT certifications, system administration and programming skills for over 10 years.

ITF+ is available in the following languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese.
Now, the newer Tech+ certification is only available in English.

Is there any chance of Tech+ being available in other languages in the future? I could contribute German as it is my native language.

Is it just me, or are others out there seeing odd questions in the new A+ Core 1 and Core 2 CertMaster Learn courseware when creating custom quizzes? See examples below. It's as if someone was pulling over a database of questions and forgot to include important items.

How do I acquire a CySA+ Instructor manual

Hello CINners! I am super stoked, this is going to be a great one, so mark your calendars now!
Join with us as we talk with @James Stanger and Renee Wynn, former CIO of NASA. Renee will share stories about the steps she took to instill a cybersecurity culture in NASA. We'll discuss concepts such as the different mindsets that Operational Technology and Information Technology workers have, as well as implementing secure by design principles.

Ever wonder how cybersecurity is managed in satellite and GPS systems? Do you know why NASA technicians especially worry about lateral movement during a cybersecurity incidents involving satellites? Ever think about the ramifications of successful cybersecurity attacks on critical space infrastructure? Then join in on the discussion to learn more.

Discussion points will include:

• The technologies, services, and platforms that Renee's teams protected at NASA.
• Renee's efforts to instill cybersecurity into engineer, Operational Technology, and scientific mindsets.
• The ramifications of cybersecurity failures in critical systems, from satellites to GPS.
• Managing differing priorities, including availability and innovation versus cybersecurity when working with both legacy and cutting-edge space technologies.
• How "failure of imagination" remains the cybersecurity industry's biggest problem.

What: CIN The Pulse: Managing critical space cybersecurity: Guarding against the failure of imagination
When: Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 11:00 AM CDT (1 hour webinar)
Who: Dr. James Stanger, and Renee Wynn
Where: ON24
Register Here

Hi all,

Does anyone have suggestions, activities, or techniques to further enhance engagement for remote learners (Online course) for the A+ and Security+ courses?

Thank you in advance.

During the Exam CloudNetX today, i saw some Questions that have Typos or are with really stupid answers: i wonder why CompTIA has no Question Feedback button?
How to report these Errors?

What are you thinking about this missing feedback?

Anyone heard of this one yet? I don't see draft objectives posted on the CompTIA site yet. Definitely interested in more info!

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rel...ills-in-operational-technology-302453975.html

Does anyone have experience teaching Tech+, please share it if possible

Would love to hear some recommendations on different learning platforms that can be used in classroom environments. Traditionally have used the TestOut platform but this has transitioned to CertMaster. I'm just wondering what else is out there for instructors to consider to get the best resources for our students? My institution teaches, Tech+, A+, Network+ and Security+.

Labs and curriculum (book and video) would be great to have.

Thanks,

J. Porter