What career exploration tools do you use to introduce your students to IT careers?

Are the tools developed internally or do you subscribe to a vendor's solution?

What all are included in it? (e.g. Pre-recorded interviews with professionals, Virtual field trips, research students have to do, etc.)

We are building some career exploration tools for the CyberPrep courses. So trying to see what's out there.

Thanks,

Tazneen

General Description: The Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development at Hostos Community College has created an expanding “Tech Academy” program which currently comprises Cisco Networking, CompTIA, UIUX, and AutoCAD courses designed to get students certified for entry into the IT industry. The remote access virtual labs offered by Hostos Community College for both credit and non-credit courses facilitate instructor and student use of simulated learning environments from anywhere/anytime that a computer with internet access and a web browser is available. This relatively unique offering in CUNY ensures maximum availability of, and access to, a variety of real-world simulations in technology topics ranging from programming, basic computer support, networking and cybersecurity. Coordinated scheduling of lab use timeslots also ensures equitable access to the virtual learning environment.

The Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development at Hostos Community College is looking for a seasoned instructional professional who can deliver high-value technology training. Our instructor will be an essential piece to our student experience as you must be able to provide the support, guidance and quality instruction needed through a classroom or laboratory setting according to the program objectives. He / She must have a strong knowledge of the CompTIA Security+ course material, handling of CompTIA’s CertMaster Learning Management System (LMS) and supplemental resource materials (CertMaster Learn, Lab, and Practice).

Additionally, the instructor must have knowledge of virtual lab design and experience teaching in a hybrid environment – in class and remotely. The instructor will also be required to follow the standard CompTIA Security+ (CertMaster) curriculum and possess knowledge of CertMaster environment.

Please see attached PDF for more information. Please contact [email protected]

Hi there! Wanted to see if folks had any anecdotal insight on % of certification testing success on the first attempt? Also wondering if anyone has seen any changes in cert success rates during the pandemic and any moves to an online/virtual class?
Thanks!

I hear rumors that a new version of CASP+ is coming up. Will there be a beta for that?

Hope the year is off to a great beginning for everyone!

Stay and well!

Trevor Chandler

To keep on top of the ever-changing security landscape, I listen to security-focused podcasts in my downtime. It also allows me to bring in bleeding edge info and events into my Cybersecurity classes.
Does anyone have podcasts they listen to? Here are a list of those I follow:

• Cyberwire: https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts
• Security Now: https://twit.tv/shows/security-now
• Darknet Diaries: https://darknetdiaries.com/
• Risky Biz: https://risky.biz/

We are researching the possibility of developing a new curriculum, targeting "all" students in 8th or 9th grade. The goal is for every student to take the course to understand IT and IT careers better. This new course may cover some very introductory ITF+ principles through the exciting lens of emerging technologies. We can also incorporate tech career exploration, healthy digital living, and hands-on fun with tech.

We are looking for some stakeholders who can help us shape this course. We will also be looking for some pilot schools to implement this curriculum in the fall of 2021.

Please contact me at [email protected], if you are interested and/or want more information.

I look forward to connecting with you.

Best Regards,

Tazneen
Director, Youth Learning Program

The Center for Professional Education, the primary outreach function of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, is seeking qualified instructors to train ITF+, A+, Net+, and Sec+. Other certs will likely be added to the portfolio in time. Our intent is to have several instructors available as a cadre that we can draw on from time to time, based on need and availability.

These programs are not currently planned as a part of our academic degree program - but will be offered as non-credit/open-enrollment. Format for delivery can be virtual (Zoom) or in-person if candidates are within easy driving distance of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Programs will be taught using Certmaster Learn and associated support products.

UTC has been successful in getting ITF+ and A+ approved for Workforce Opportunity and Innovation Act (WIOA) funding through our local Workforce Investment Board. Our intent is to leverage these certifications as a career attainment programs for participants seeking to enter the IT workforce. Under this effort, we have already begun to identify potential employers to pair training participants with for potential employment pathways. To this end, we will place heavy emphasis on selecting instructors who work in the IT field and can provide coaching for career success as part of their instructional methodology. Prior experience teaching adult learners, of varying educational backgrounds, socio-economic status, and diversity will be a key consideration. A key driver in our programming will be to elevate minority and gender diversity in the IT field.

Future plans include the creation of certificate programs that may included bundling CompTIA certifications together to create specialized pathways for interested individuals. As valuable Subject Matter Experts, we would draw heavily on the wisdom of our instructional team to provide insight and inform this process.

UTC also intends to submit these programs for approval under the Army Credentialing Assistance program - of which UTC is already an approved provider. Applicants with current/prior military experience would be an asset to this further this effort.

These positions are not regular, full-time faculty/staff positions at UTC. Employment in a trainer/facilitator role is as needed and continued based on need and performance. Interested applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and a resume, documenting desired certifications. A select group of applicants will be invited to deliver an instructor demo in front of peers and stakeholders for evaluation.

Estimated compensation: $85 - $100/ hour depending on experience and qualifications. Please see attached PDF for more information. Please contact [email protected].

Greetings CIN Members,

The Marketing Team here at CompTIA would like some feedback. We want to get your perspective on the term "multicloud".

Is multicloud a term that is used in the industry/market? If so, how would you define it?

We are conducting some market research and validating some messaging. Your perspective is much appreciated.

Best,
Liz

TechnoEdge Learning is seeking faculty to instruct online, Zoom-based Bootcamps in Network+, Security+ and CySA+. Please connect here or send your resume to [email protected]

TechnoEdge Learning empowers Cybersecurity professionals with world-class training to achieve industry-relevant certifications and help organizations increase their resilience against cyber threats. We are looking for passionate faculty who have experience with online training and adult education.

Howdy everyone,
TJ Houston here. I started teaching at a career tech school in October after being in industry. I passed the 3 certs in about a 9 day span. One of the good things about Covid I guess Anyway, I thought I would share what resources worked for me as a learner.

https://www.tjhouston.com/comptia-csis/

Hope that helps!

Hawkeye Community College is seeking a CompTIA Certified Security+ Instructor to teach Security+ as a live online course via Zoom in the Summer and/or Fall of 2021. This would be an evening class. If you have experience teaching this course, preferably online, please reach out to Christi Mason at [email protected] or by phone at (319) 296-4301 for more information.

Is there any way to manage students who are using CertMaster Labs to check their progress ?

Wanted to share this with you. I've admired John Strand's teaching efforts over the years, and I think many of you will find the time spent taking these courses is beneficial.

Hey folks!

We don't have any Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) webcasts this week because… reasons.

However, I wanted to take a few moments and invite you to check out my upcoming “Pay What You Can” (including $0) infosec training courses below:

Feb 2-5: Security Operations Center (SOC) Core Skills
Feb 23-26: Getting Started in Security with BHIS and MITRE ATT&CK
March 16-19: Active Defense & Cyber Deception

You can find the links to register for these courses here: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v...zuqyR1XGgGXyOaS2Ol3khZXGprOay3LlZwyx-jQ-FU&e=

Let's talk about why I am doing this. First, I feel there is a huge skills gap in security. It is a skills gap that we keep trying to fill with technology, and it keeps failing. I also believe that training can help fill that gap better than anything else. Through years of teaching with the best infosec training organization in the world (SANS), I have seen the impact that great instruction can have on an organization and, more importantly, the individuals that take that training.

However, there are also many, many gates keeping people from those jobs and that training. Not every organization can afford the training required to secure their networks. There are also a huge number of people sitting on the outside of the industry looking at the hundreds of thousands of great paying jobs that they can never get because they are missing the skills and training to apply and get those jobs.

I want to fix that. And, that is why every course I teach online will be pay what you can from here on out. If you know someone who wants to get started in this industry, these courses are a great start. It is an opportunity to take infosec training at a very affordable price, including free.

If you are someone who has been doing this for a while, come join anyway. You may learn something, or get a chance to help others during the class.

When you go to register, if you look closely, we don't actually give the discount code to make the course free like we did in the past. We changed this because when we did publish it, a very low percentage of people that used the free code actually attended. Instead, I would like the people who need the free discount code to send us an email to the specified email accounts listed on the registration pages.

The goal of your email is not to explain why you cannot afford to pay for the course. I grew up lower class, and I know what it is like to constantly feel inferior because you cannot afford the same things as others. Rather, I just want to know where you are coming from and where you want to go in your career.

All the discounts codes, so you can choose to pay what you can, are available at the registration pages for each course. It may make more sense when you get there.

That's all.

Then, I hope years from now to get an email from you saying you got to where you wanted to go.

To know that we at BHIS may have helped you on that journey is one of the greatest rewards we could ever hope to achieve.

You can find the links to register for these courses here: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v...zuqyR1XGgGXyOaS2Ol3khZXGprOay3LlZwyx-jQ-FU&e=


Thanks,

John Strand

Hi All

What is the difference between CertMaster Learn and learn.comptia.org. I already have a subscription for learn.comptia.org do I need CertMaster Learn as well or is it the same content?

I just received a 90 Day Reminder Regarding your CompTIA Certification email letting me know that I needed to complete certification hours or retest for one of my certifications.

Having attended so many wonderful TTT and reaping the rewards, I was not sure which Certification it was applying to so I had to go look. Turns out it was my Cloud+ ce certification. It also says N / A under continuing education.

Here is my question (though I think I know the answer): Even though it says "ce" after its name, this is one of the certifications that the only way to renew is to retest on that exam?

Linux+ is the other one on my list. I just successfully retested my CySA+ ce and it renewed some of the others, but not those, which is why I am certain I know the answer already. I am just confused I guess about the "ce" labeling. Now that I think about it, it is probably just to indicate it expires.

Welcome to 2021! We are kicking off the new year with Security+ TTT!

Join us beginning February 16th for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Train-the-Trainer (TTT) series. This series is offered to provide support for instructors seeking to gain a better understanding of technical concepts and exam preparation as you prepare to teach the latest cybersecurity offering from CompTIA. We are please to announce Peter Thompson from Firebrand Training will be our instructor for the series.

Sessions will be held Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 1:00 – 3:00 pm CT. Please note our first session will be 30 minutes longer, 1:00 – 3:30 pm CT. as we will be joined by Patrick Lane, the Security+ Product Manager as he addresses some of the changes to the certification.

Register for the series now to save your seat!

Please direct my to any training for instructors on how to use CertMaster for instructors. Thanks

Is there, or will there be, an official list of ports? In the 501 there was a couple of pages with ports/protocols/acronyms that students could reference.
A concise list like that would be helpful.

The A+ course has a few formats, mostly remote, some on-campus for hands on elements.
Please apply for more information.
I do not frequent this forum, so your answers may go unanswered.


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