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Recent content by Gregory Childers

  1. Gregory Childers

    Theory vs. Labs: Which One Do You Never Skip?

    When I recertify for something I've certified in previously, I just read the exam objectives and brush up on the 10%-15% that has changed. I took the current Net+ and Sec+ without even looking at the exam objectives. I see ads like that online all the time. Take our training and go from zero...
  2. Gregory Childers

    Where to Find Security+ 701 Instructor Guide PDF and PPTs?

    It means that CompTIA will lose all training business to others and will only provide certifications. CompTIA's official curriculum has been sliding for a couple of decades, but the current format may kill it off entirely.
  3. Gregory Childers

    Theory vs. Labs: Which One Do You Never Skip?

    Certifications were originally intended to validate a candidate's experience and knowledge. They weren't intended to be checklist items for newbies trying to impress recruiters. Over time, all of the certifications have been devalued. I see people pass the CISSP with less than the mandatory...
  4. Gregory Childers

    Where to Find Security+ 701 Instructor Guide PDF and PPTs?

    I just want to go back to downloadable instructor PDFs and slide decks. Online only access to the training materials is a pain.
  5. Gregory Childers

    Theory vs. Labs: Which One Do You Never Skip?

    I cover the theory in class, sprinkling in a few demonstrations when possible. I assign the labs as homework.
  6. Gregory Childers

    CEU's for Network+

    Why would anyone use TTT for CEUs? Just take the next higher level exam.
  7. Gregory Childers

    CompTIA Linux+ V8 - Study Guides and Exam Resources

    It's silly that the government doesn't recognize LPI, but they recognize EC-Council, which is worthless.
  8. Gregory Childers

    CompTIA TTT Exam Vouchers

    It's a voucher for the exam covered by the TTT
  9. Gregory Childers

    CompTIA Linux+ V8 - Study Guides and Exam Resources

    The Linux Professional Institute has free, online resources for its Linux Essentials and LPI-1 exams
  10. Gregory Childers

    CompTIA A+ 1201 and 1202 passed

    It just shows that you're A+ certified. CompTIA does not have any distinction that shows someone is a trainer.
  11. Gregory Childers

    Passed Network+ today!

    When I took the exam earlier this year, it did not have subnetting questions on it. I was quite surprised.
  12. Gregory Childers

    Linux+ Train the Trainer session 2025-09-09

    I primarily use Oracle VirtualBox. I just like it better.
  13. Gregory Childers

    CEU's for Network+

    Just take the Sec+ exam. It renews the A+ and Net+ cert.
  14. Gregory Childers

    Do You Report Cheating?

    I agree that the 8570/8104 was poorly implemented. There should be exemptions for people in non-technical positions. That being said, I can't condone cheating. It devalues the certification for everyone who put forth the hard work and honest effort to pass.
  15. Gregory Childers

    Need some assistance and Help with A+ Pace

    I used to teach Core 1 and 2 in 40 hours. I skipped every single lab, practice quiz, PBQ, and practice exam and assigned them as outside work.