In the past Academic Partners were able to receive discount codes for the CompTIA exams. However, now we cannot get the codes. Trying to figure out why. Any attempt to get answers, well.... there are none. In the previous year, requesting the codes only took a day or two. Now, we have been requesting for weeks and still no resolution. We have numerous students waiting to test and without the discount codes, financially, there is no way for them to test otherwise. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Topic 3A in the 701 course uses "encoding" and "encryption" as synonyms. I think students should understand the difference between the two terms.

I would appreciate knowing what other instructors think about these terms. Does encoding = encryption?

I would also appreciate feedback from a CompTIA SME. What is CompTIA's definition of encoding, and CompTIA's definition of encryption?


My notes on the use of "encoding" in Topic 3A [edited 2/15/2024 to distinguish my opinions from the CompTIA course content]:


Lesson 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions, Topic 3A, Slide 4

CompTIA content:
"Cryptographic Concepts
Encryption and decryption—encoding and decoding
Plaintext is the unencoded message
Ciphertext is the coded message"

I think this content is misleading, unhelpful, or inaccurate because:
Students need to learn the difference between encoding and encryption. This slide should not confuse encryption and decryption with encoding and decoding. If encoding is mentioned at all, the slide should point out that encoding is not cryptography or encryption.

Lesson 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions, Topic 3A, Page 38, first paragraph

CompTIA content:
“A cryptographic algorithm is the particular operations performed to encode or decode data.”

I think this content is not accurate because:
Encoding is not the same as encrypting.
Encryption uses a cryptographic key as one of the inputs to a cryptographic algorithm. Encoding does not use a cryptographic algorithm or require the use of a cryptographic key. Geeks for Geeks has an explanation of the difference.
One example of encoding is the use of ASCII codes to represent letters of the alphabet. No cryptographic algorithm or cryptographic key is used.

Page 38, second paragraph:

CompTIA content:
‘Cryptography, which literally means “secret writing,” is the art of making information secure by encoding it. ‘

I think this content is not accurate because:
Cryptography is “transformation of data in order to hide their semantic content, prevent their unauthorized use, or prevent their undetected modification.” Encryption and hashing can provide this confidentiality or integrity, however encoding does not.
Using ASCII or Morse code are examples of encoding; however they are not examples of cryptography.

Lesson 11: Enhance Application Security Capabilities | Topic 11A, page 317, Question 2

CompTIA content:
“the session key does the actual data encoding”

I think this content is not accurate because:
First, the answer should say “encryption,” not “encoding.”
Second, the key does not do the actual encryption. The encryption algorithm does the encryption, using the key as one of the inputs.

Out of curiosity..

Michael

When the boss asks me to run a project... No problem!

Sat and passed Project+ yesterday! Woohoo!

CompTIA Project+ is critical for successful project implementation as it equips professionals with essential skills in project management, ensuring effective planning, communication, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle. ?

Last year I was able to see Brad Chamberlain from Maricopa High School in Arizona present at ACTE CareerTech Vision 2023 in Las Vegas. Brad was part of a panel of presenters talking about instructional delivery methodologies for students. Brad has unique approach to helping students get ready for entering the workforce buy running a student-led business called 24PinTech where students have the opportunity to gain real world expereince troubleshooting and servicing computers.

Earlier this week Brad appeared on CompTIA Volley and talked about his program. I thought I would share the podcast here for anyone show might be interested. Login to view embedded media
Do you offer something similar? Share you comments here.

Looking for ITF+ , Sec+, and Network+ instructors within Atlantic Canada, preferably New Brunswick for contract based training.
Dm if interested.

What is the best/cheapest way to purchase cert exam vouchers for an educator?

At this time, there are 14 recognized active CompTIA certifications:

A+
CASP+
Cloud+
Cloud Essentials+
CySA+
Data+
DataSys+
IT Fundamentals+
Linux+
Network+
PenTest+
Security+
Server+

There are also 12 recognized active CompTIA stackable certifications:

CompTIA IT Operations Specialist
CompTIA Systems Support Specialist
CompTIA Cloud Admin Professional
CompTIA Network Infrastructure Professional
CompTIA Linux Network Professional
CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist
CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional
CompTIA Security Analytics Professional
CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional
CompTIA Network Security Professional
CompTIA Security Analytics Expert
CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Expert

CompTIA Technical Trainer (CTT+) is good for life, but has been retired.
New versions of Network+, Cloud+, and PenTest+ will be launching this year.
DataX will be launching this year.

How many of the recognized active CompTIA certifications do you have? How many retired CompTIA certifications do you have?

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So, here is a question for those that teach Security+ before Network+. How do you handle networking concepts that are included in Security+ objectives? Do you just cover them as you come across them, or do you offer a basic networking modular component as an add on to Security+? Thanks in advance! Inquiring minds want to know! ?

DOES COMPTIA take my Valid SY0-601 and convert it to 701 if so what proof I have some one that whats me to train but I must have 701 and client wants to see.

Hello everyone , I am a CompTIA instructor for the courses above. If you are in Angola and need an experienced trainer, please contact me, I am also available to teach online programs.

Regards

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Good afternoon everyone.

I'm watching the Train the Trainer webinar for network+
will we still get credit and be able to get a voucher for watching it even though its not live anymore? i have been saving the completion certs.

thank you for your time.

Hi All. Happy New Year. I was looking for information including dates on the transition from ITF to Tech+ and for details of any update for Network+. Is there one place I can find a roadmap for CompTIA courses with these and other course information and any associated Train the Trainer sessions? I can see that some of this stuff was announced at the CompTIA summit last year which I wasn't able to attend. Thanks in advance.

I'd like to ask why some trainers/colleges choose to use 3rd party training materials over CompTIA's official Learn & Labs and Practice. My thoughts are, since CompTIA is the certifying body, doesn't it make sense to use their materials? They are guaranteed to cover the necessary topics right?

With all the different 3rd party training options out there, what makes them better the CompTIA's? I know everyone wants to create their own and make some coin but I wouldn't go to a Chevy shop to fix my Ferrari. (I don't have a Ferrari) Maybe I would if I created my own study materials.......

I just ran an A+ class using L&L and it went great. Their supplied slides are crap and need a lot of mods but they flow with the lessons.

Thoughts anyone and thank you.

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Hello, I would like to inquire about the exam voucher. I don't know if anyone has received the CAPS+, Cloud+, and Network+ vouchers. It's been a long time now. I have not received my exam voucher. What should I do? I have contacted as suggested by someone. but still, no feedback back How long do I have to wait? So what should I do? Thank you.

I've been talking to my usual CompTIA rep (aka "business development manager") via email and they were stimied by this one.

There's CompTIA exam voucher resellers who offer certification vouchers in ways that seem hard to compete with. These folks do not appear on CompTIA's registered partner list. Their websites also don't mention a parent company which could be on the list. What's more, their websites don't actually much of anything about the company! No registration information, no address.

Your initial thought might be "scammers", but supposedly plenty of folks on Reddit and elsewhere report getting their vouchers just fine. So payments are processed and working vouchers are delivered and used.

One example are voucherplex.com. They offer most vouchers at more than the usual 20% CompTIA partner discount. This might mean that they have a higher partner tier and thus get more discounts. But then why are they not on the partner list?

Another example is supervoucher.com. They are an even more interesting case! They offer exam vouchers with differing lifetimes, offering higher discounts for shorter lifetime vouchers. They also offer vouchers on a global level, so not just US/CA, but also UK, EU, Emerging markets etc, which should be impossible. I guess Supervoucher buy vouchers in bulk every month, selling them FIFO (first in first out) and then selling left-overs at reduced prices while they're almost expiring.

But again... they're not on the partner list, while they make claims about such status. They also don't list a parent company. No nothing.

Both companies, after some sleuthing, appear to be in Canada. One in Ontario, the other in Toronto.

I'm very curious about your insights... How the heck are companies that appear to not be registered partners buying vouchers in bulk? And how is one of them buying vouchers across the globe, instead of only in their own market?

When taking a CompTIA certification exam using the Pearson Vue exam platform, does anyone recall whether you must CLOSE the scenario window to see the entire PBQ?
A student is asking and I don't recall precisely.
(In contrast, you MUST close the scenario window in CertMaster.)

Cheyney University's Workforce Enhancement Network is in need of an experienced remote Comptia ITF+ certification instructor. We will be running the course beginning spring semester of February 2023 for approximately 8-10 weeks. All instructional resources will be provided to the instructor including CompTIA and uCertify products.

A multi-certified instructor is preferred with wide experience in IT certification and instruction. The instructor will meet with students weekly for virtual instruction to prep for the ITF+ exam.

Please share this opportunity with the IT instructor community and contact Mrs. Kiyanna Davis @ [email protected] with a recent professional resume to be considered.

Hi Everyone, our nonprofit is seeking to onboard a few US based part time (2 hrs per week) instructors to prepare our scholars for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ & Security+ exam. The program delivery is virtual and instruction will be provided on Thursdays from 5pm - 7pm EST starting February 15th. Please send me a message confirming your interest and preferred hourly rate. You can find out more about our information at www.diversitycybercouncil.com

Hello everyone,
I am new to CIN and was wondering if someone can provide a brief orientation of what and how I can benefit from being a member of this community.

Your help and guidance is much appreciated.

Best,
Moez B.

I had a client ask me if I could teach a virtual CASP+ class next week. Apparently, they had an instructor booked but he backed out at the last minute.

If you have the CASP+ cert and can teach a virtual class next week, you can use the contact information below. Do not contact me or ask me questions about the assignment because I don't know much more about it than what I've already mentioned. I had to pass because I'm already teaching next week.


Contact:

Liz Pernaselci
Director of Operations
Applied Technology Academy

Phone: 800.674.3550 x704
Email: [email protected]
AppliedTechnologyAcademy.com

2023 was a fantastic year and I would definitely recommend anyone on the fence to take and try CompTIA's Selection of exams.

Unfortunately, they don't give you a card for ITF+ And Cloud Essentials+, but i did manage to complete all exams in 8 years.

Do we know if CompTIA Has any plans to Modernize the Branding Packs for Certificates etc ?

I am wishing All the CIN Members the best of luck in their studies and a happy new year for 2024