I'm looking for CompTIA A+ subject matter experts to review content to ensure it meets the new CompTIA certification standards. If you are interested, please respond to this thread or email me at [email protected].

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

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

I am in the process of starting a youth IT initiative in Kentucky whereas I will need to hire instructors for A+, Network+ and Security+. I wanted to know if someone in this community could tell me what it takes to hire instructors along with any other logistics that come along with that?

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.

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).

This makes the fourth CompTIA certification I've earned that has been retired.

Important Update: Cloud Essentials+ Certification Retirement

As part of CompTIA’s ongoing efforts to align our product offerings, the Cloud Essentials+ Certification will be permanently retired later this year.

The last day to take the Cloud Essentials+ Certification exam is September 25, 2025.

You must schedule and complete your exam before this date!

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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. ​

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 have been teaching A+, N+ and S+ for a while and have realised just how much we become accustomed to the great tools built into the Learn.comptia platform.
As an example, learners having ability for a learner to RAG rate themselves on their confidence levels and make notes directly on the lessons has been invaluable, allowing them to go go back to any low rated sections as homework, ahead of the next session.

On the new platform.comptia learners are not able to do this, the only workaround I have found is to ask learners to bookmark the area, while clunky and sort of works, but is not ideal.

So my question really is, are there any plans to add this functionality?

The new platform while admittedly is faster to load has far less features and functionality.

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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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

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 .
You can get hold of on [email protected] +27829367128 we live in Joahnesburg Southafrica,

There are three XPert Series exams: SecurityX, DataX, and CloudNetX.

SecurityX (formerly CASP+) is an expert level cybersecurity certification. It is higher level than Security+, CySA+, and PenTest+. It also renews each of these certifications.

DataX is an expert level data science certification. It is a higher level than Data+ and DataSys+. It currently does not renew either of these certifications.

CloudNetX is an expert level networking certification. It is a higher level than Network+ and Cloud+. It currently does not renew either of these certifications.

Does anyone know if DataX or CloudNetX will renew lower level certs or provide partial CEUs for lower level certs at some point in the future?

@Stephen Schneiter, do you have any information about these certifications?

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!

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.

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.

Partly plagiarized from another post as she received great responses and feedback and wanted to keep it rolling..

We're looking for experienced trainers/mentors to join our team and teach a variety of CompTIA IT / Cyber / Cloud / PMP / CSM / Azure certification courses, including:

• IT Fundamentals +
• CompTIA A+
• Network+
• Security+
• Cloud+
• PenTest+
• CySA+
• CASP
• PMP
• ITIL
• Scrum
• Azure

About Us
We are a start up IT company out of Elizabeth City, NC. Our mission is to organically grow IT professionals in the local community to support local businesses, local, state and federal customers. We would prefer in person classes but willing to do remote work for the right candidate. We are in discussions with a local community college to partner with their workforce development which could lead to a more permanent job however, as of now this assignment would be contract work, part time. Active certification maintained through CEU's works or certified in the latest version of the above certifications. No degree required. No clearance is necessary but would be a bonus. Local trainers would be ideal however training can be remote for the right individual/s. Eastern Standard Time. Language would be English.

What We're Looking For

• Experienced Instructors: Prior hands on experience in the field as well as teaching, training, and mentoring experience in all of the above.
• Certifications: Must hold current certifications in what you will be teaching.
• Flexibility: Local trainers are preferred but delivery is remote for the right candidate. Times would be between 0800-1600 EST.
• Engaging Educators: Trainers who can inspire and guide students, ensuring strong engagement and high pass rates as well as job placement rates.
• Please ensure you can keep the class engaged, lighthearted and fun.

• Competitive Pay: Starting at $30/hour with opportunities for increases/bonuses based on performance, student engagement, after class attention to student needs, pass rates and job placement rates. Time can be spent assisting the school in process improvements, new ideas to attract new students and provide successful outcomes for all.
• We would like to also include ITIL, Scrum, and PMP, Azure, AWS, CISM, CISSP. If you’re certified in these areas or know someone who is, we’d love to discuss.

Looking to have our first class 16 June for IT fundamentals + so looking any and all responses. If you have any short recordings of previous classes I would love to take a look.

my email is

[email protected]

You can email your resume or drop it off on our webpage under careers.

Thank you and we look forward to working with you!

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!

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!

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

Hello all. I'm trying to get an idea of the kinds of organizations that are employing CompTIA instructors. Apologies if I missed some blatantly obvious source of that information (someone please tell me if I did), but i really only have a vague idea of what kinds of organizations need CompTIA instructors.

My initial wild guess includes:

• IT training companies
• Corporations with large IT staff
• Trade schools and career centers (I work for one of these)
• Independent trainers

What am I missing? Is anyone willing to educate me here?

Hi,

We a re a nonprofit organization researching requirements for hosting evening and possibly Saturday CompTIA training courses. We have not done this before, but think it could be a good fit for our organization. Please provide any requirements, technical or other, for your services outside of CompTIA standards. Both in-person and remote training can be accommodated. At this time, we are open to instruction for all certifications. Instructors must be certified in the curses they teach. As this is an informal inquiry, all qualifications are subject to change, based on organizational needs. Those interested can contact us at hlc.comptia.hillcenter.org

Thank you for your interest!

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

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.