Greetings!

Any updates on the release date for the new Linux+ book, exam, and CertMaster labs? We're trying to assess if we will use the new materials (book) in the fall semester. Also, we're evaluating the CertMaster labs for students taking our Intro and Advanced Linux courses (with 10-15 sections each semester). I was asked to provide an update as the book store wants to know what's happening this fall. @Stephen Schneiter

Thanks!

John McConnell

Happy Monday!

I hope you all enjoyed the last question of the week and thank you to all who participated!

This week we are going to continue; our discussion around A+ labs, building on the answer provided for you on Friday. As always, who’s got the answer for the Question of the Week?


Question: How does the new A+ labs compare to our existing labs products?


Enjoy the rest of your week, and check back in Friday for our answer!

As I approach retirement and turn my direction to "learning for fun" I'm thinking of studying machine learning, AI, and their focus on data. Yeah I know that sounds a little dry, but I've been reading up and content like that contained in this Article, convinces me this pathway will serve to exercise my brain as I continue the battle of combating aging, both physically and mentally.

I've been wanting to put together a cybersecurity or capture the flag challenge, or even better find something already created, to allow students to put into practice what they have learned. However, I'm not sure where to begin. The system would have to be virtual to allow the use of certain tools and I would like it to be a multi-user challenge.
Is this something that you have tried? Were you successful? Is there something that has already been created, as I don't want to "recreate the wheel" or spend a lot of money?

Thank you for your input.

MP

Hey everyone & Happy Friday

For this week's question, we hope you have all been enjoying the new refreshed version of the A+ labs. So for today, we will be sharing some helpful links and best practices should the need for any additional support or questions arise. So here you go:

CertMaster Labs for A+ Core 1 & Core 2 (220-1101 & 220-1102) enable hands-on practice and skills development using real equipment and software accessed through a remote, browser-based lab environment. Aligned with Official CompTIA courseware and the CompTIA A+ Core 1 & Core 2 exam objectives, CertMaster Labs make it easy for learners to practice and apply their skills in real workplace scenarios in preparation for the certification exam. All lab activities include gradable assessments, offer feedback and hints, and provide a score based on learner inputs, ultimately guiding learners to the most correct and efficient path through job tasks and, in a classroom environment, providing instructors with meaningful insight into student performance.


EXAM ACCREDITATION

The CompTIA A+ Core 1(220-1101) & Core 2 (220-1102) exam is accredited by ANSI to show compliance with the ISO 17024 standard and, as such, undergoes regular reviews and updates to the exam objectives.


CompTIA A+ 1100 Core Series Exam Launch Partner Webinar: Each person will need to “register” to gain access to the link:

https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3700192/B5DA301946D30D1844C1E51D3F445FE3

Penelope Johnson, The Director, Technical Product Management at CompTIA shares around the 44-minute mark some very helpful and useful information about the new A+ (220-1101 & 220-1102) exams that launched on April 20, 2022.


Click here for! The CompTIA CertMaster Labs Flyer

Virtual workbench labs- Only available right now for Core 1 only Virtual Workbench Labs provide learners with valuable hands-on practice installing, configuring and troubleshooting computer hardware in an immersive 3D environment. Workbench labs have a Tutorial, Explore, and Assisted mode available. This hands-on environment gives learners the ability to learn the tangible aspects of IT and gain real-world experience. Learners can explore how the different components of a desktop, laptop, and peripherals work together.

Hello Everyone,

What are the 3 words that come to mind when describing CompTIA?

Thank you for sharing.

Best,
Liz

Hello Talented Instructor Group,

ACI Learning has several open Instructor positions. Please look through postings here https://careers.acilearning.com/jobs or reach out to me directly my information is below. You can also respond to this thread with questions. We have an amazing work environment and benefits package.

Looking forward to expanding our Instructor team!

Be well,
Jennifer Strobl
ACI Learning
VP of Instruction and Support
[email protected]
720-999-3016

Team, I sat and passed (updated my A+), 220-1102 last night! Great exam, @comptia ! From the perspective of the Help Desk, the exam hit its target. Customer service is extremely important and that was stressed on this exam. The questions were real-world and gets you thinking. Hmmm...how would I handle this situation if I was helping this customer?

For those of you that are ramping up for this exam, know your testing objectives and how to troubleshoot them. Keep one thing in mind, CompTIA assumes the tester knows the objectives. They are testing you on the application.

Keep objective 4.7 in mind. Great customer service results in positive outcomes. Review the security domain, as well. So many various security issues that your customers have ?

@comptia @Stephen Schneiter @Rick Butler
~Russ

Rowan College at Burlington County in Mount Laurel New Jersey is in search of energetic and creative individuals who can design, develop and deliver instructionally sound training programs. Training topics include A+ and Security+ for our information technology program.

Minimum requirements include 3+ years of experience in the computer technology field, 1+ years of experience in teaching, and be certified through CompTIA is preferred.

This is a part-time position with flexible scheduling options! Locations may vary. Please see below for course specific locations.

• A+ instructors must be willing to teach on our Mount Laurel Campus
• Security+ instructors may choose to teach on our Mount Laurel campus, online, or in a hybrid format.

Applicants must apply online to our Part Time Trainer position and upload a resume and cover letter. Please apply at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/...Title|Ascending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs. Candidates must be able to pass a background check.

For questions, please contact me, Brooke Michael, Program Development Specialist at [email protected].

Rowan College at Burlington County does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Rowan College at Burlington County in Mount Laurel New Jersey is in search of energetic and creative individuals who can design, develop and deliver instructionally sound training programs. Training topics include A+ and Security+ for our information technology program.

Minimum requirements include 3+ years of experience in the computer technology field, 1+ years of experience in teaching, and be certified through CompTIA is preferred.

This is a part-time position with flexible scheduling options! Locations may vary. Please see below for course specific locations.

• A+ instructors must be willing to teach on our Mount Laurel Campus
• Security+ instructors may choose to teach on our Mount Laurel campus, online, or in a hybrid format.

Applicants must apply online to our Part Time Trainer position and upload a resume and cover letter. Please apply at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/...Title|Ascending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs. Candidates must be able to pass a background check.

For questions, please contact me, Brooke Michael, Program Development Specialist at [email protected].

Rowan College at Burlington County does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Rowan College at Burlington County in Mount Laurel New Jersey is in search of energetic and creative individuals who can design, develop and deliver instructionally sound training programs. Training topics include A+ and Security+ for our information technology program.

Minimum requirements include 3+ years of experience in the computer technology field, 1+ years of experience in teaching, and be certified through CompTIA is preferred.

This is a part-time position with flexible scheduling options! Locations may vary. Please see below for course specific locations.

• A+ instructors must be willing to teach on our Mount Laurel Campus
• Security+ instructors may choose to teach on our Mount Laurel campus, online, or in a hybrid format.

Applicants must apply online to our Part Time Trainer position and upload a resume and cover letter. Please apply at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/...Title|Ascending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs. Candidates must be able to pass a background check.

For questions, please contact me, Brooke Michael, Program Development Specialist at [email protected].

Rowan College at Burlington County does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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@Stephen Schneiter

anyone received Data + voucher
It's more than 9 weeks left.

Happy Monday!

I hope you all enjoyed the last question of the week, and thank you to all who participated!

This week we are starting on a Monday, but the answer will still be provided for you on Friday. As always, who’s got the answer for the Question of the Week?


Question: Do you know about the new A+ workbench Labs?




Enjoy the rest of your week, and check back in Friday for our answer!

The Spring semester is history (grades in) and I'm scaling back from teaching, slipping into retirement. But as most of you know, I'm not very good at doing nothing. Below are the links for the first two articles in a series of articles that I think would ultimately lead to a series of labs that could benefit students and be completed on their SOHO wireless networks at a minimum cost (equipment is around $50) that will result in substantial savings on their electricity bill.

https://www.emporiaenergy.com/blog/managing-electrical-energy-costs-with-tou-limitations
https://www.emporiaenergy.com/blog/...cisions-on-time-of-use-electrical-consumption

Because of the large amount of valuable data being collected in this home project, it provides the opportunity for students to gain a general understanding of why machine learning makes sense and how, through the development of relatively simple coding, to automatically decide on where and when to toggle smart plugs and switches. This will be the focus of my next article.

The 4th article will focus on security techniques associated with isolating this network of IOT devices from my standard home network equipment since it is reasonable to assume these $10 smart plugs and other IOT devices were not built with security as a primary concern.

What makes this series of labs additionally appealing is the potential for reduced energy bills and the ecological benefit associated with the reduction of energy consumption.

Retirement now provides the opportunity to focus on these sort of "geekish experiments" that provide practical solutions to real-world problems. I'd appreciate your thoughts on this idea.

Thanks,

Steve

Currently, I'm matching up the emails with a one SSO access. Small task to get back online for my instructor resources and conversations with fellow CINs.

You can install it with "dnf install cheat" (Fedora/RedHat/CentOS) or "apt install cheat" (Ubuntu/Debian) or "pacman -S cheat" (Arch) or "zypper install cheat" (SuSE):

Access key for the TtT attendee received with many thanks !
Working fine

I will be teaching using Cetmaster learn & labs for Cloud+ in the Fall. In preparation, I am working on my syllabus and am required to have grade weights posted. Is there a spreadsheet breakdown of scoring for PBQ, assisted/applied labs, practice questions, and final assessment?

We are working on an exciting new project and wanted to see if you or anyone you know are interested in being a pilot school again.

We are creating a website where students, teachers, and other adult champions can access free courseware and learn more about technology. There will be curricula that can be taught in schools and self-guided lessons for students. In addition, we will be building a career cluster section, where students can learn about technology careers in different industries.

We are looking for some middle and junior-high schools to pilot some of our content beginning in August 2022. If you or someone you know is interested, please refer to the sign-up form below. There is more detail included in the link below.

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/4aec0f9be3344eefa8d48ed7f0edf6c6

We will get in touch with the school as soon as we receive an application for additional instructions.

Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. Thanks,

Tazneen Kasem
[email protected].

So... Braindump sites are everywhere. And then there's videos like these...

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Where the creator specifically goes over the question and confirms that the question is on the exam.

Can CompTIA confirm that:

• They are protecting the value of our certifications by cracking down on dump sites like ExamTopics?
• They are protecting the value of our certification by revoking certification status for know NDA breakers?

I dislike pointing to specific people like Selena, but this stuff is really blatant.

CompTIA Security+ 8/16/2022 -8/24/2022 (Estimated Dates)
Location: Michigan
Delivery: on-site
Contact:
Tony Davis
Corporate Workforce Training Manager
866.253.3884
520.869.6422 cell
[email protected]

https://mitchelltech.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=88

Mitchell Tech is seeking an Instructor for the Information Systems Technology program. This is a full-time teaching position beginning August 1, 2022. Must have the ability to teach a broad range of core computer science courses including operating systems, networking, and introductory programming. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum 3 years' experience in the computer technology field required.

Preference will be given to applicants who have related industry experience, teaching experience, evidence of teaching skills, ability to create lesson plans, and experience working with diverse student populations. Excellent time management, organization, and attention to detail are a plus.

Applicants must complete the online application for employment and upload their résumé and cover letter to the application. Apply at https://www.mitchelltech.edu/about/careers-at-mitchell-tech. For information, contact Dr. Carol Grode-Hanks, Vice President for Academics, at 605.995.7130 or email [email protected]. Candidates must be able to pass a state and federal criminal background check.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance program, and participation in the SD Retirement System.

Mitchell Technical College does not discriminate in its employment of policies and practices, or in its educational programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or ancestry, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by law.

Hi Everyone,

Say, have any of you done any work for a company named Force7 Training out of Colorado Springs, Colorado?

Thanks.

Jim Goughenour, Instructor | Consultant
Skyline Advanced Technology Services
[email protected]

Hi Everyone,

Just curious if anyone has a recording of a day 1 of 5 day delivery where they walk through the CertMaster Platform, show how to use it, tell the Learners how to use it, and then talk about the method they (as an Instructor) are going to use to deliver the course?

My thinking is that (depending on the size of the class) it would be like the first hour or less of the course.

Thanks everyone.

Jim Goughenour, Instructor | Consultant
Skyline Advanced Technology Services
[email protected]

I'm having trouble accessing Session 4 on on24, anyone else having the same problem?

Page looks like it's loading content but i can't see any of the handsome Gentlemen or resources after a few minutes it says " Webinar has concluded. Thank you for engaging with us"