Hi CINers, I would like to ask, is it still possible for me to be eligible to get the voucher exam for CloudNetX because I just finished watched all the 5-sessions videos on-demand by today (20 April 2025) ?

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

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Anyone here work for an organization that also runs a pearsonvue test center?
Does your public test center get paid for running exams?
IIRC, private test centers do not get paid, but public ones should. Is that still the case?
Thanks!

We are looking for people with experience in content development for university courses in Spanish and English, who have earned at least one of the following CompTIA certifications: Network+, Security+, PenTest+, Linux+, SecurityX (CASP+), Cloud+, Data+, DataSys+. We are working on the development of a new online, bilingual academic program in Spanish and English, supported by CompTIA. If you are interested, please send your resume and evidence of certification(s) to [email protected]

Candidates must read, write, and speak both languages.

I am at a school district that has used TestOut PC Pro for years. I understanding the merging / moving the TestOut content to CompTIA but what I am confused about is if I need CertMaster Perform or CertMaster Learn for the A+ content?

I prepared to teach PT0-003 using the CertMaster instructor materials, which have 44 labs. The CertMaster PT0-003 student materials have only 28 labs. CompTIA customer service did not have any information on this.

Does anyone here know why the CertMaster PT0-003 student and instructor materials don't have the same labs?

My A+ and Network+ had expiration dates in 2028. This was due to my earning the CASP+ and then renewing it by passing the ISACA CISM.

I passed the fifth version of Network+, which extended my Net+ and A+ until 2031. My first Network+ certification was in 2005.

At this point, I don't really see the point of taking any of the certification exams again if I've already passed them. Especially if I've passed multiple versions already.

I didn't even study for the Net+ this time. Didn't even download the objectives. Just signed up and took it blind and passed easily. The exams don't change enough from one version to the next to justify constantly retaking them. Maybe 10%-15% changes, tops.

I'll just renew them with CEUs from now on because there is zero value to constantly retaking exams just because the version changes. They don't list the version number on the certificate. Just the date originally earned and the expiration date.

For the record, none of my clients require that I have the most current CISSP, CISM, CAPM, MS Azure, or any other certification. It makes no sense at all for me to retake any CompTIA exam that I've already passed before.

I've still got DataX and Linux+ left to pass, and then I'm done taking CompTIA exams.

Job Title: Certified Instructor for CompTIA
Location: Houston, TX (In-person) or Remote
Job Type: Part-Time / Full-Time / Contract
About Us:
Hybrid Solutions Training & Testing Center is a Pearson VUE testing center in Houston, TX, offering certification exams and training programs in IT, healthcare, business, and trades. We are seeking experienced instructors to teach courses for professional certifications.
Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality training for CompTI, A+, Cybersecurity
• Develop lesson plans, practice exams, and hands-on exercises.
• Guide students in exam strategies and career development.
• Maintain industry knowledge and update curriculum as needed.

Requirements:

• Certification in the subject area in CompTIA, A+, Cybersecurity
• Teaching experience (preferred but not required).
• Strong communication and instructional skills.
• Ability to engage and support students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Instructor certification (CompTIA CTT)
• Experience with online or in-person instruction.

Compensation:
Competitive pay based on experience and course type.

Hello everyone!

Long story short I am AD Army and there is a gap at my installation for young soldiers to achieve certs without paying massive out of pocket expenses. Working to put the pieces together to teach entry level CompTIA in line with the certs I have. I've seen a lot of back and forth on here how to get the course material, cert master, etc. I found a way to get the vouchers covered for them from the Army but now I'm essentially trying to build a bootcamp that I can host locally for them. Any information anyone can offer will be much appreciated!

Hello friends, ,there seem to be progress in the CompTIA pricing model updates. got a mail this morning and below is an excerpt - what do you think?

New Web Store - We're completely reinventing our online store to make it much easier for you to find all the items you value. No longer will you have to look in multiple places to find all things A+, Network+ or other titles. All vouchers, training and continuing education will all be grouped in a logical way on a single page. In addition, you won't need to contact your account executive to ensure the best possible pricing. Instead you simply create a CompTIA account and login, browse, and then check out using the best payment option for you!

The above experience launches for North American customers in June 2025, after which we will focus on the migration of our Non-North American customers to the seamless web and ecommerce experience in early Q4 2025.

Launching Essential Series - This new series is meant to provide tech training for non-tech people. Think AI skills for marketing, data analytics for finance, cyber for logistics and more! We're kicking this off with AI Essentials, Soft Skills and Business Essentials, and we're working on Data and Project Essentials.


SecAI+ - CompTIA is actively working on the first vendor-neutral AI certification focused on cybersecurity. This is the first Expansion product which is meant to sit on top of Security+, CySA+, or PenTest+. It will cover all things AI cyber related. Look for this to hit the market early 2026.


SecOT+ - Work is soon to begin on a new certification focusing on the operational technology (OT) market covering compliance and risk assessment and cyber, compliance and regulatory frameworks, hardening techniques and secure configurations, integrating and securing legacy systems.


Updated Pricing - As of the beginning of June, we'll also be updating our prices after nearly 18 months without a price change. In the process, we're introducing Loyalty Pricing for customers who purchased in 2024. The model provides a level of discounting customers have come to expect on the items they've purchased most often. We also encourage you to browse some of the items you've never purchased before. We think you'll find the prices to be very attractive.

From June, Loyalty customers will have access to an interim store, unlocking access to custom pricing and ensuring an efficient ordering process.

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If you did not purchase in 2024, beginning in June you will still be able to place your order using the legacy CompTIA store you use today. You will need to log-in to see your pricing. ​

Hello!

My Comptia rep stated there is no official answer key from the company for Security+'s 701 PBQs. Did any of you create your own that I could model from? I was just going to answer each question one-by-one, take screen shots, repeat as needed, to share with my class but I'm hoping there is a better/faster/strong/more efficient approach that has already been done.

Any guidance would be appreciated, thank you!

Patrick Shaughnessy
City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL

After redeeming the access code within the single sign-on portal (login.comptia.org), students can only see the certmaster practice and not the complete Certmaster Learn (for lessons, PBQs and Labs). They cant even login through learn.comptia.org

How can this be resolved quickly to ensure students use the Certmaster Learn (for lessons, PBQs and Labs).

I already watched the entire series of SecurityX CAS-005 on demand. When will I get the voucher?

In our program we were utilizing several servers for hosting vms through VMWare on GNS3. However we recently had to stop due to the increase in VMWare licensing costs. So, now we have several servers that are essentially unused. We are considering other types of vm software, but I wanted to see if I could get any good ideas of how we could utilize them outside of VMs to help with student learning. Any input would be appreciated.

@Stephen Schneiter, is this correct. I think some thing goes wrong related to end date of SecurityX. I'm seeing "Class end in 7 days", but the actual date is May 22

I have a Client who is looking for help. He has Learners getting ready to write Core1 220-1100 and Core Core 2 220-1102 but he has asked me to do a test for them that will give an indecaion that they are ready to write the exam both core 1 and Core 2. WE dont need to worry with PBQs ,Just question test question .
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Hi, all.

I have a student who wants to study CertMaster Learn Network+ on their own and complete the competency assessment (which my school uses to award "prior learning" course credit). How would the student go about taking their proctored competency assessment without being in one of my classes?

Roslyn Turner

Excited to share that I've officially received my CompTIA Pen Test+ voucher!
A big shout out to @Stephen Schneiter for making this possible—really appreciate the support!

Join CIN and special guest @jasoneckert for the CIN TTT Series: CloudNetX CNX-001. The series will consist of five sessions covering the CloudNetX exam domains. Jason will teach the advanced skills and concepts covered on the exam as well as hands-on activities with key technology tools used Cloud and Network Architects.

CloudNetX equips tech professionals with advanced skills to design, engineer, and integrate secure, scalable networking solutions in hybrid environments. Building on Network+ and Cloud+, this certification addresses the intricate challenges of modern enterprises. With CloudNetX learning and certification, candidates will master navigating both on-premises and cloud-based systems, making them sought-after experts.

What: CIN TTT Series CloudNetX 5 sessions
When: March 25, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Central Daylight Time, Tuesday and Thursday
Who: Jason Eckert
Where: ON24

REGISTER HERE

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

REGISTER HERE

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.