Register now for the Network+ Deep Dive Series

The current version of Network+ N10-007 was released in March of 2018 with the new version scheduled for release in the second half of 2021. We would like to take this opportunity for a deep dive into the objectives of N10-007. In this series we will discuss the expanded objectives, best practices and how to present them to your students.

In addition to basic networking concepts, N10-007 expanded coverage of several domains by adding:

• Critical security concepts to help networking professionals work with security practitioners
• Key cloud computing best practices and typical service models
• Coverage of newer hardware and virtualization techniques
• Concepts to give individuals the combination of skills to keep the network resilient

Join us for this series beginning on Wednesday, September 9th. We welcome Dwight Watt, CIST program director/instructor at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, as our guest instructor for this series.

Is CompTIA monitoring this forum for spammers? Should there be some sort of vetting before letting just anyone access to target teachers for marketing? Just asking.

Description


The Workforce and Technology Instructor will plan and implement CompTIA preparation courses for adult ESOL and workforce students and assist with the development of workforce development curriculum. This position will plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans, unit plans, and instructional materials that facilitate active learning in the adult classroom.

The Workforce and Technology Instructor will:

• Instruct students by providing expertise in CompTIA A+ certification exam
• Increase students’ knowledge and understanding of networking concepts
• Train students who wish to acquire the required skills to prepare for a career in network support or administration
• Train students who wish to prepare for the CompTIA certifications
• Train students with high quality practical exercises that cover many of the exam topics they will encounter on their certifying exams
• Will collaborate with and support up to two volunteer instructors on course implementation
• Assist with class coordination, which involves conducting student registrations, collecting student demographic data, regularly supervising and observing classroom instruction
• Perform other related duties as assigned

The Workforce and Technology Instructor will work Mondays and Wednesdays from 9AM-11:30PM or 6:30PM-9PM in Manassas, VA or virtually (depends on semester offerings). The additional hours are for paid planning time and for other duties as assigned. Email [email protected] for more information.

Please see the full job posting here:

Am sorta new at the CompTIA efforts...but like the material. I am online this semester - again - and am lookin for additional resources to help my students. Anyone know of flashcards that match up with the CompTIA books for Network+ and Linux+? It is a bit daunting to have to work through each chapter and pull them out.

Thanks...have a great semester everyone
Pat

If you are a Certified CompTIA Professional, have experience teaching any of the certification courses (A+, Network+, Security+, Cloud+, etc.) live in Puerto Rico and are available from 6 to 9 pm, you may be interested in becoming part of an initiative to strenghten the IT Academic Program. If you're interested, please send your resume and certifications to [email protected]

Has there been a date set for the new Security+ exam? SY0-601

Several Maine Adult Education programs are seeking qualified instructor(s) for their upcomingl Virtual Face to Face TechHire CompTIA A+ Certification training programs- grant funded position through 6/30/21

The TechHire CompTIA A+ Academy is a no cost training for eligible Maine youth (ages 17-29) who are no longer in high school. The training consists of knowledge and skill development in digital literacy and IT support: including hardware and software troubleshooting, operating systems, and communication and procedure. Completion of the training results in the approved in the IC3 Digital Literacy credential and CompTIA A+ certification and prepares youth for employment as a computer user support/specialist help desk technician. The hired instructor will lead the approximately 120 hr IC3/CompTIA A+ portion of the training using a videoconferencing tool such as Zoom that meets weekly at a set times. The instructor will also teach the CompTIA A+ curriculum on a schedule that embeds the Core 1001 exam at the half way point of the course and prepares students for Core 1002 at the end. Instructors will be part of a group of instructors teaching these virtual face to face cohorts and receive support.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Prior teaching or training experience, especially virtual/digital learning format
• Ability to be highly organized, & detail oriented
• Excellent persuasive communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, staff and faculty
• High speed internet and a reliable computer with webcam/mic
• A+ Certified is preferred (but not required- the appropriate candidate will have the opportunity to earn their A+ certification at no cost while teaching the course.)

While these programs are hosted by Maine Adult Education programs the positions are remote and candidates from across New England are encouraged to apply.

If interested or if you have any questions please contact [email protected]

I have students who have applied for exam accommodations and have been waiting nearly a month to get a response and receive an accommodation. PearsonVue is telling them they are waiting on CompTIA and when they contact CompTIA, they say the students must work with PearsonVue.

Does anyone know who at CompTIA coordinates with PearsonVue about exam accommodations so I can get both PearonVue and CompTIA together to resolve these issues?

Anybody using the Learn on Demand labs as a supplement to the CertMaster Learn materials? Just curious how you tie the two together.

It's my understanding they don't link to each other and that's fine. Still, we would like to use the labs and since there is a pretty high possibility of us being remote again at some point this fall online labs make more sense than VMs in the classroom. So our rep recommended buying the access cards and now I am curious how students will access the labs, since they aren't linked.

Evening all.

I have to embark on the process of studying for my own Network+ again. What would be your best recommendations for training material and videos that I can use

I just want to publicly thank Mr. Stephen Schneiter, CIN Program Manager, for providing another
outstanding series, but also for providing an exam voucher to attempt the certification exam
that the training covered - CYSA+. This is yet another demonstration of the awesome support
provided by the CIN Program.

Hawkeye Community College, in Waterloo, Iowa, is seeking an instructor to teach Information Technology Specialist. This continuing education course prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ exams and meets twice a week in our classroom starting September 14. Please click on the hyperlink to learn more about this course.Also, looking for an instructor to teach Security+ which is a hybrid course, mostly done by Zoom with 3 classroom labs built in for hands on instruction. If you are interested, please call Christi Mason at (319) 296-4301.

Hawkeye Community College, in Waterloo, Iowa, is seeking an instructor to teach Information Technology Specialist. This continuing education course prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ exams and meets twice a week in our classroom starting September 14. Please click on the hyperlink to learn more about this course. If you are interested, please call Christi Mason at (319) 296-4301.

Like some of you, I attended all of the online Train the Trainer sessions for the CySA+ certification. Wondering if those who completed the training will be receiving an exam voucher?

Looks like CompTIA has entered into a partnership with the National Cyber League (NCL). See announcement. This is a great opportunity for students to participate in cybersecurity competition activities at an inexpensive cost. In my role as both a faculty member and an administrator with the California community colleges, I was able to provide high school and community college students with access to NCL competition activities through grant funding I administered. This program was a great success, providing a higher level of competition than students received in participating in the CyberPatriot competition that is focused on middle school and high school students.

Thanks CompTIA for providing this opportunity to students.

Steve

We are putting together some instructor lead online training courses for various CompTIA exams and are looking for instructors.

If you would be interested or know someone that is, please email [email protected] for more information.

We would be running courses on A+, Network+ and Security+ initially.

For information on times, dates & rates please use the above email address.

Thank you

Where can I find the CompTIA provided Presentation Planners? I need to adjust my A+ timing from 16 weeks to 8 weeks now. I don't just want to cut everything in half. Thank you!

This morning I had an opportunity to speak with Good Morning Texas about the importance of cybersecurity with a focus on account security. Great time, lots o' fun!

Tips on avoiding hackers while working from home

Interested in sharing some computer history with your students? Ever wonder what Amazon looked like originally, or Microsoft Windows 3.0? Here is a history lesson website with screen shots, information, interviews and video about, the web, operating systems and games. It is truly a blast from the past!!

When is CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 coming?