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ComTIA A+ TTT Session 1

Will you be teaching the new A+ in the next year

  • Yes

    Votes: 31 83.8%
  • No

    Votes: 1 2.7%
  • Maybe

    Votes: 5 13.5%

Last night’s session was very good Lyn did a superb job leading the TTT if you missed it then use the catch up option. The future of A+ is changing and needs to reflect what is used in business today.

  • Question
How can i get training

Dear Instructors,
I'm on of the Certified Instructor in my Organisation. I got security+ training contents and i successfully certified , started to deliver the certification to our students. Now we have multiple enquiry for other certification. But when i tried to self certified first then the BDM saying now all material delivery is freeze so i didn't get any vouchers. Is it correct or is I was wrong? I m confused please clarify the truth

  • Question
PDF Files for A+ and Security+ Course Outlines?

Hi All,

Are there any PDF Files containing the course outlines for A+ (both cores) and Security+? I've tried searching the web and the best that I could get were the Exam Objectives Mapping PDF Files. I don't have a particular need to know where each topic in the exam can be found in the courseware material, but getting an official document of the table of contents (just the table of contents) would suffice. Does such a document exist?

Thanks

Ohhh... another new cert! Autocode+

Pre-draft objectives are posted for a shiny new cert: Autocode+. And based on its exam code, I'm wondering if this might be the beginnings of a new cert pathway?? I'm not a coder, but this one looks like fun!

Link, and scroll down under the Pre-Draft Exam Objectives section:

https://www.comptia.org/training/resources/exam-objectives/exam-objectives-under-development

Pearson Vue Proctoring Issues

Greetings to all reading this. I am currently instructing an A+ class. I have had 4 students take the Core 1 exam using PearsonVUE and have had 2 software malfunctions resulting in students not being able to test and reschedule from their side. I am reaching out to see has anyone else had this issue with them? I have been teaching and using them for the last 3 years and had no issues until now.

ISO SOC ANALYST INSTRUCTORS

Looking for US based experienced instructors/soc analysts with similar experience for a unique onsite two-week opportunity this August in Kansas. Week 1 will be an instructor led delivery of a soc analyst course with hand-on exercises, and week 2 will be a range exercise (CTF event). We are actively recruiting a handful of instructors to join the team to deliver the training in-person the first week and/or participate virtually on the Red Team in the second week (you can do both or only one of the weeks). If you have SOC analyst experience or equivalent certifications/background, please contact me by email for further discussion and details. Thank you!

Liz Pernaselci
Director of Operations
Applied Technology Academy

Hiring for Casual Trainers

Hello Everyone,

BNA Education, an official partner of CompTIA, is seeking casual trainers to lead virtual or face-to-face classes for all CompTIA certifications. If you're interested in this opportunity, please email us at [email protected] with your resume, which includes details about your qualifications and teaching experience. We'll be happy to further discuss the next steps, many thanks.

Warm regards,
Hal

**Apologies for the incomplete information in my first post. Our campus is located in Melbourne CBD, Australia, and we primarily offer face-to-face training. However, if there is sufficient demand from students for an online session, we are open to conducting one.

Currently, we are looking for candidates for casual roles, which I believe may be equivalent to part-time or temporary positions with flexible hours in the U.S. For applications within Australia, if the course is face-to-face, a certain amount of travel expenses will be provided.**

Looking a Certified Linux and CySA+ Instructor

My company is looking for a Linux + and CySA+ instructor Blended learning but would need to be physically in Jacksonville at our site. Does not have to be the same instructor.

a 5-day Linux+ course 14-18APR
a 5-day CySA+ course 21-25APR


UPDATE: Thank you all for the share and emails. I have found two great instructors, to help fill the positions.

  • Question
Where do I find the 'on-demand' recordings of my course?

Yesterday I started the CompTIA CloudNetX CNX-001 TTT Session 1 and was rushed, and felt that I would be able to do much better with it watching the "on demand" at an increased speed. With that observation, I left the meeting where the instructor I believe had stated the 'on-demand' would be available likely within an hour of the course completion.

it is now the next day, and I still have no access to the prep exam.
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Becoming a CompTIA Tutor/Mentor

Hello all,
I have a small group of younger future IT pros and I would like to train them for CompTIA exams. How can I get started?

I am certified in A+ and Security+ and I am currently working towards my CySA+ and have 10+ years of (public and private sector) experience. I recently created my own program to carry out my goal to advocate for IT.

Thank you!

Excited about the CompTIA Essentials

Hey,
Just finished catching up with the CompTIA Essentials Sneak peak and I am excited about it and can’t wait for it full implementation.
  1. AI
  2. Business
  3. Cloud
  4. Soft Skills
  5. Data Analysis
  6. Cybersecurity
  7. SQL
  8. Coding
  9. Team Leadership
  10. Microsoft Office
Which is you favorite 🤩 or crazy about!!!

  • Question
CompTIA Network+ N10-009 - CEUs required for certification renewal

Dear folks,

I was sharing the information about renewing Network+ (N10-009) certification using CEUs with my class, and noticed the required CEUs are missing on the website.
(Has the required CEUs changed for the current exam?)


I attached a screenshot of the previous version N10-008 below.

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CIN Sneak Peek: CompTIA Essentials

It is time to get down to the essentials! Join CIN and special guest Henry Mann as we explore the CompTIA Essentials series. We will take a deeper look into Essentials, and get an exclusive preview of some of the exciting learning innovations that will be coming in future Essentials courses.

During this session, we will explore the Essentials roadmap, looking at already available titles and those coming out later this year. We will demo various products and discuss how the Essentials may be implemented in various programs.

What: two-hour webinar investigating Essentials
When: Wednesday, March 12, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
Where: ON24
Who: Henry Mann, Senior Director, Product Development, CompTIA

REGISTER HERE
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CloudNetX not showing up in my list of certifications

I took the CloudNetX beta exam in August 2024. Earlier in February 2025, I received an email from CompTIA stating that I had passed the exam.

As of the start of March 2025, the CompTIA CloudNetX still does not show up in my list of certifications on the CompTIA portal. It doesn't even show up in my history of exams on the CompTIA portal, even though it does show up on the Pearson Vue web site, along with a score report.

Does anyone know what is the issue delaying the update to the CompTIA portal?

Penetration testing tools

I've found that students often struggle with practical applications of pentesting tools. One way I make this easier is by using Kali Linux labs to demonstrate real-world scenarios. For example, I set up a vulnerable machine using Metasploitable and have students practice using Nmap for network discovery and Metasploit for exploitation. I also encourage them to experiment with EvilPDF for embedding payloads into PDFs, which ties in nicely with social engineering topics. Does anyone have tips on simulating phishing attacks for teaching purposes?

LabSim Retheme Coming Soon

On October 31, there will be a new look and feel to the LabSim platform. These changes are part of the changes coming to combine the LabSim and CertMaster platforms together. Below are a couple of links to YouTube videos describing the changes.

Instructor and Administrative changes:
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So many red dots...

Hey CIN: It seems like more than a minute since I've been about. We've been deploying Anthology Student here at the school, and that has dominated all of my time. I didn't want y'all to think I disappeared or abandoned you or something.

And then I come back to a whole long string...of...little...red....dots. Like, all over.

Y'all been busy.

Oh, and a few TTT's to catch up on.

Anyway, good to be back around.

/r

CIN Instructor Toolbox - CertMaster Perform A+ 1200

With the launch of the new CompTIA A+ 1200 series certification comes a vast array of learning content to help ensure testing candidates are prepared to sit for the exam. Join CIN as we welcome Michael Olsen, Director, Content Development at CompTIA as he leads through a tour of the CertMaster Perform for A+.
Michael will talk about the differences between the various content features and what tools are available to instructors to help deliver an engaging course for students. Michael will also discuss how the product differs from the previous version of CertMaster Learn and TestOut PC Pro.

What: CIN Instructor Toolbox - CertMaster Perform A+ 1200
When: Wednesday March 26, 2025, 1:00-3:00 PM CDT
Who: Michael Olsen, Director, Content Development, CompTIA
Where: ON24

Register Here

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