• CIN will be sunsetting the official CIN app! The app will be turned off on Saturday, August 1st. Thank you to everyone who used the app to post updates. It just was not adopted as much as hoped. This is ONLY the mobile app. The CIN community is not being affected. :)

November's Topic and GIVEAWAY!!

Hey everyone, we know that a lot of you are winding down your semesters and/or training programs, and since we are also approaching the end of the year, we feel it is time for some collaboration, and another GIVEAWAY! For this month, we want to make this more of an interactive “topic” and less of a question.

If you think back to your journey with your CompTIA solutions, what was a goal you had for your course/program, and how were you able to achieve that goal (or work towards) through your work within the CompTIA platforms?

Any and ALL answers are welcome, and we really want to make this interactive, so feel free to chime into each other’s responses, or our responses, if applicable. Each submission will enter you into the giveaway (for CompTIA “swag” or FREE content, your choice), and we will draw MULTIPLE winners at the end of the month. Thank you all and we look forward to hearing of some great feedback, testimonials and best practices that you are using today!

What electronic drawing tablet do CIN members recommend to teach with?

Hello to my fellow CIN Members,

I am looking into purchasing an electronic tablet to enable me to draw for students and/or mark up slides when appropriate using a battery free electronic pen (I surely don't want a battery type of electronic stylus since they only can hold a charge for a finite time frame, etc.). The one I'm looking at purchasing is this one: https://tinyurl.com/56jyhk6f but if any of you can recommend others, I'm all ears.

The one I'm considering purchasing via the above Amazon link is obviously a bit too large for portable use, but that's okay for me, I am willing to buy two, i.e., a larger unit like the above for use when teaching CompTIA courses via Zoom or a smaller portable sized used for use when traveling. I would ideally like to keep my price range for any such devices to be under $600 each.

Any recommendations to the above question would be greatly appreciated.

Best regards,

Bob

Looking for Subject Matter Expert for A+ Course

Hi,

I am working with a college to create a course for students taking the A+ certification exams. I am looking for a subject matter expert who teaches the course to help advise on the course development. This is a paid opportunity. Please message me if you are interested in learning more.

Thank you.

Seeking NC Based Trainers For In Person Sec+ Evening Classes - November

Hi all,
I am currently in search of 2 different Security+ Certified Trainers to each lead an in person class in the Greensboro/Winston-Salem area of North Carolina.
These would be evening classes from 5:30pm - 9:00pm starting mid-November.
If you would be interested in the opportunity to lead 1 of these 2 classes and would like to discuss the opportunity further, please reach out to me directly at [email protected].

The CompTIA CySA+ beta exam (CS1-003) will close new registrations on Nov 4, 2022

CompTIA will close new registrations for the CySA+ beta exam (CS1-003) on Nov 4, 2022. Anyone previously registered will not be affected. Those who register before Nov 4 can continue to schedule through Jan 6, 2023. We are closing it because we have enough registrations to hit our numbers.

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CompTIA Instructors in the Middle East

Greetings Colleagues,

I work at a training institution in Saudi Arabia, and we're looking for CompTIA-certified instructors in the middle east. If you are one or happen to know one, kindly send us an email to: [email protected].

Best Regards,
Yasmin AlTurki

Comment Option in normal Exams? Do you miss it?

I took the Beta of Cysa+ last week, and there was on Option to comment on Questions.
I took A+ Core2 also, but there is no Option for Comments. That is sad, because there were two or three Questions, that would deserve a Comment.
One had to possible correct Answers, but did ask for only 1.
One had a Typo in the Text, somewhere...
There is then no way to report Errors back to CompTIA.


So i wonder, why Comptia does not allow (like others): Mark for Comment afterwards or directly in the Exam, but only in Beta..

What is your Opinion here?

Integrated CertMaster Learn

I purchased the below Integrated CertMaster Learn and practice and have no idea how to integrate them, does anyone know how to integrate these products?

CompTIA CertMaster Practice for A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Organization/Business License
CertMaster Practice for A+ Core 2 (220-1102) - Individual License
CompTIA Integrated CertMaster Learn + Labs for A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Student Access Key
CompTIA Integrated CertMaster Learn + Labs for A+ Core 2 (220-1102) Student Access Key

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Has Anyone used Cisco's Introduction to Networks Course to teach Networking concepts in prep for the Network + exam?

Does anyone use Cisco's Introduction to Networks course to teach networking concepts in prep for the Network + certification exam? I have some seniors that want to do extra studying for the Network + exam while the class is learning through the Cisco course. I have given them each a copy of the Official Comptia Network + student guide for N10-008 and we are working on a schedule to keep them accountable to each other. They would like to do the Cisco I can't find a mapping of the Cisco course to the Network + exam objectives.
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Usefulness of the N10-007 All-In-One book

Greetings All,

I currently have a physical copy of the All In One CompTIA Network+ N10-007 book and wanted to get insight on it's usefulness although this version of the exam has retired. I'm a little "old school" so I'm accustomed to having a physical book and buying a new updated version is a little out of reach at the moment. Any advice, recommendations, etc is absolutely welcomed.

Thanks!

Speaker Request

We require program specific professional development for our adjunct instructors who teach dual credit courses in our district's high schools. A request has come in for a speaker from CompTIA to talk about certifications for our November 10th training. Is there someone I can reach out to about this?

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Confused on CertMaster Learning Solution Offerings for 1100 series

Hello -

So I'm confused, and so are my superiors as to which product is what, especially regarding the new 1100 A+ series and which thing we should purchase for students. In the past, I think we have gotten CertMaster Practice (maybe?). I attached a screenshot. Students and I had access to the eBook, videos, practice lessons, and practice assessment. The labs were purchased separately from CompTIA but accessed through Skillable via comptialabs.learnondemand.net. (We would do the combined 1001 and 1002.)

Now there is an Integrated Product Learn + Labs. What does CertMaster Learn provide that Practice doesn't? I'm so confused. From how I'm reading it, the Authorized partner prices are the same for CertMaster Learn ILT and CertMaster Practice which confuses me even more.

Please help a poor confused instructor be able to tell their superior which product to buy in the cheapest way. Our program trains the unemployed using state funding, I wish we could go with the most and the best, but we need to go with the least expensive solution. At a minimum, we need labs, eBook, practice lessons, and practice assessments.

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CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 Pre-Launch Webinar

Want to get an early heads-up on the new Project+ certification? Join us Tuesday, October 11th for the CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 Exam Pre-Launch Partner Webinar.

In this webinar, we will:
  • Discover how IT Project Managers play a pivotal role in the success of business outcomes
  • Explore the relevant skills required of today's IT Project Managers to succeed within a project team, hit deadlines and meet compliance goals
  • Review updates to the new PK0-005 exam objectives
  • Learn what resources and Official CompTIA learning solutions are available
When: Tuesday, October 11
Where: ON24
Who: Jennifer Blackwell, Patrick Lane and Mary Faber

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