Predictive analytics seems to be everywhere-do you think it’s truly reliable for decision-making, or is it still in the experimental phase?

Hello - I’ve been teaching A+ for the past few years and typically have students read the material, complete quizzes, and work through the assigned labs (with lab codes). However, the new 1200 series appears to be a bit different, and I haven’t had a chance to review all of the Train-the-Trainer (TTT) sessions yet—but I do plan to.

I have a few questions as I get up to speed:

1. Is the "outline" considered the same as the E-Book/Textbook?
2. I’m using CertMaster Learn—do I need to create custom quizzes, or are they provided?
3. Where can I locate the labs?

I appreciate your help!

Hi all,

There have been a few threads about this on r/comptia the past week. Like this one -> Login to view embedded media
Up until very recently, one would always buy an examination voucher for a specific certification. You'd buy a voucher for A+, Net+, Sec+, etc.

But now the shop has vouchers per exam version? And the new A+ exam is actually more expensive? What the heck?

• 1101/1102 vouchers are EUR 228 apiece.
• 1201/1202 vouchers are EUR 244 apiece.

What's even stranger is that, it's been reported on Reddit, you can still use the cheaper 11-series voucher to book a 12-series exam. CompTIA's own FAQ also says this is still true.

CompTIA, you're now just creating needless confusion.

Join CIN and special guest Lynn Warne for the CIN TTT Series: A+ Core 1 220-1201. The series will cover ten sessions covering the A+ Core 1 exam domains. Lynn will teach the advanced skills and concepts covered on the exam as well as hands-on activities with key technology tools to help students launch a career in IT.

What: CIN TTT Series A+ Core 1 1201 10 sessions
When: April 1, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Central Daylight Time, Tuesday and Thursday through May 1, 2025
Who: Lynn Warne
Where: ON24

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I joined the Instructor Network so that I can hopefully garner input for my program. I teach high school grades 9-12 and for years I have used Mike Meyers' Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs (and Networks) in what they call the "split book" series, meaning there is a separate lab book containing chapters that correspond to the textbook. The lab was a step-by-step, hands-on guide that helped reinforce the material in the textbook. I'm now searching for something similar, as the publisher is discontinuing the "split book" series and is only printing the All-in-One series, and that won't work for students at the high school level.

I know that many high schools use learning modules to simulate working with hardware, but I prefer actually handing students a physical WAP/PC/switch/router for them to configure. With that in mind, is there another printed textbook / lab book series that anyone could recommend for my program? I prefer a book with end-of-chapter questions (multiple choice, essay, etc.) as well as lab scenarios. The books need to cover the 1201-1202 A+ series, as well as the N10-009 Net+ series. Thanks in advance!

Hello,

When will the vouchers from attending the PenTest TTT be disbursed?

Thanks.

I noticed that getting the first certificate (Proof of Participation) of the TTT for SecurityX is states that my participation is good for 2 CEU credit per hour toward the renewal of your "Cloud+. Does this mean siting the SecurityX exam will renew Cloud+? On the website Renew existing certifications its not listed but I wondered if addition to the name change if that has change.

Is there a way an instructor can monitor a student's work with in CertMaster Learn and Lab? Does either program allow for an integration with a LMS?

TIA.

It is time to continue our journey through the new A+ 1200 series! Join CIN and special guest Lynn Warne for the CIN TTT Series: A+ Core 2 220-1202. The series will cover ten sessions covering the A+ Core 2 exam domains. Lynn will teach the advanced skills and concepts covered on the exam as well as hands-on activities with key technology tools to help students launch a career in IT.

What: CIN TTT Series A+ Core 1 1202 10 sessions
When: May 6, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Central Daylight Time, Tuesday and Thursday through June 5, 2025
Who: Lynn Warne
Where: ON24

REGISTER HERE

Hi everyone-

I'm in the process of launching a new CompTIA A+ Training Program at a Minnesota based non-profit organization. We need to train 200 students over roughly 5 weeks (40 clock hours of training each week - 25 students per week - 1 week 'makeup' at the end.)

I'm curious if anyone has data or person experience regarding a sufficient hourly rate. This would be a contract role but is likely to be extended at the end of this initiative.

Let me know if you have additional questions - seeking someone with at least 1 or 2 years teaching experience (technical or otherwise,) is comfortable with remote instruction, and currently holds at least their CompTIA A+ certification.

Thanks! I can provide further details upon request.

Hello Everyone!

I am working through Lab 4.1.3 APPLIED LAB in the DataX class and I am uncertain as to the answer to Question (2) below and justification for the answer. I repeatedly get it wrong and I keep having to restart the Lab VM just to get to try the get this question correct. I think I am applying sound thinking as to what the correct answer should be, but perhaps there is someone who can provide the official answer and why it's the official answer?

(2) Which of the following columns can be calculated?
year
day
dep_delay
arr_delay
air_time
month

I am going to eventually get it right after going through all of the possible combinations but it is much appreciated if someone can help clarify why the official answer is what it is as I am misunderstanding the context of this question. I will need to explain to the students why this answer was chosen to remove any subjectivity.

I had also asked previously if there is a place where all of the DataX lab solutions and answers to all questions are posted so students can refer to them afterwards on their own time. Is there an update on this, and is there a plan to provide an answer key and/or ZIP of the completed notebooks?

Thank you!
Ben

Does CompTIA have any plans to update the Data+ certification? Are any updates required? Just curious if there's anything in the pipeline.

Does CompTIA have any plans to update the DataSys+ certification? Are any updates required? Any new TTT sessions on the schedule? Just curious if there's anything in the pipeline.

I can't seem to find the latest partner price list for CompTIA exam vouchers. The partner website seems broken too. Anyone have the latest? I believe it was in an excel format.
Thanks!

Is CompTIA planning to offer CIN-TTT series for Linux+ in 2025?

Hello, dear CIN members. My organization is offering A+ training as part of a boot camp. we have students enrolling every month. I would Like to know when will we have TTT on the New A+ Certificate so I can train my TAs and instructors

In the past ther was a price list for student discounts on vouchers and materials for Comptia Academy school students. Is that still offered and where is that current information?

Hello, I am interested in finding out when the next Project+ training will be?

Hi All,

We are a CompTIA Platinum Partner in the UK and Australia and we offer our students a blended learning experience featuring self paced, online training alongside virtual live classroom delivery.

Our live 2 hour classrooms are there to supplement the self paced training, offer somehwere to ask questions and to offer exam prep advice. Typically, certfications are split into three, weekly, 2 hour classes taking place in the early evening of the relevant timezone.

We are urgently looking to enhance our offering covering in the UK, time zones for A+ and N+certifications.

The position is remote.

If you would be interested or know someone that is, please email me, [email protected].

All the best

Mark Wheatland
Head of Partnerships
Learning People

We are looking for a Linux + instructor for specific students within April and May

Blended Learning: Virtual (5 days) and Physical (4-5 days) (in Malawi)

if interested please contact me for discussion:

Wezzie Lukhere email: [email protected]

Hello,
We are recruiting part-time, remote A+ trainers to teach virtual classes to adult learners in the Eastern U.S. time zone. If you are interested, please email us at [email protected] with details about your qualifications. We will share additional information before scheduling calls.

Thanks.

Just wanted to share that I passed my CySA+ exam yesterday!!! I’m still on a high!

Hi everyone!

It's been a few weeks now, but I'm so glad to share with you guys that I passed the exam Cloud+ CV0-004

CIN TTT Series: A+ Core 2 Sessions run from May 06, 2025, to June 05, 2025.