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Hello!

My name is Brandi Nguyen and I teach the first year students at iCSI, the Institute of CyberSecurity and Innovation.

I just got my Security+ certification. I’m working on getting my Tech+ certification, so I can be prepared for when my students take it.

One success story is my student, Joseph. He moved here from Iraq and was one of my top students who earned his ITF+ and Network+ certification. He has since enrolled at UTSA to get his computer engineering degree. I was the teacher he selected for his Summa Cum Laude celebration for his high school graduation.

I’m happy to be here. Thanks Rick for the encouragement !

1) I'm Janet and work for Chandler Schools in AZ

2) In August I start my Masters certificate in Cyber Operations from the University of Arizona

3) Lots of students in the field or in school getting ready for the career.

Rick Butler said:

Hello CIN:

So, given that we have taken on some new CIN members this week for Partner Summit as well as over the last month, this post is ONLY for posters that have less than 20 posts total. Anyone can like, but for this thread, I'm asking only new members to post. Let's see who comes up!

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1) Who are you, for whom do you teach/work?

2) What is your current certification that you're working?

3) What kind of success stories do you have from where you're working?

In short, this is a "getting to know you" post. But as I said, it's only for the newbies in CIN - to get them posting.

Let's hear it!

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Hi Rick!
I have worked as IT Operations Specialist with over 15 years of experience and now working as a freelance trainer. I specialize in CompTIA Network+ and am currently aiming to pass CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+).

In my role as an IT Operations Specialist, I’ve managed network monitoring, troubleshooting, and IT support, which has helped improve network performance and security for various organizations.

I’m excited to connect with fellow trainers and share experiences!

Rick Butler said:

Hello CIN:

So, given that we have taken on some new CIN members this week for Partner Summit as well as over the last month, this post is ONLY for posters that have less than 20 posts total. Anyone can like, but for this thread, I'm asking only new members to post. Let's see who comes up!

Suggested Reply Ideas

1) Who are you, for whom do you teach/work?

2) What is your current certification that you're working?

3) What kind of success stories do you have from where you're working?

In short, this is a "getting to know you" post. But as I said, it's only for the newbies in CIN - to get them posting.

Let's hear it!

/r

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Hi Rick,

I had such fun at the conference this year, met some new friends and got to see a lot of old ones.

1) Who are you, for whom do you teach/work? My name's Laurie Seeder, I teach at LSU Eunice in Eunice, LA. It's a two-year university and the only one in the state of Louisiana.

2) What is your current certification that you're working? I do not know that answer to that question yet, but I should know something soon.

3) What kind of success stories do you have from where you're working? I started with one product with TestOut back in 2018 and loved the user-friendly platform and the people that work there. Felt like family from day one and I just grew from there. I've since introduced the products to several other schools in the Louisiana and other states (when I've gone to different conferences), and to two other instructors at LSUE. My students love the product because they get some practical virtual skills experience in actually being able to not just read some dry information; but see the parts and offices and exhibits on what they will eventually be working on. In the past few years, my final exam is the certification exam (and another instructor has begun doing that with her classes as well), with over 2K students enrolled in courses, with over 200 certifications awarded.

4) I can't think of anything else to say about myself.

Laurie Seeder said:

Hi Rick,

I had such fun at the conference this year, met some new friends and got to see a lot of old ones.

1) Who are you, for whom do you teach/work? My name's Laurie Seeder, I teach at LSU Eunice in Eunice, LA. It's a two-year university and the only one in the state of Louisiana.

2) What is your current certification that you're working? I do not know that answer to that question yet, but I should know something soon.

3) What kind of success stories do you have from where you're working? I started with one product with TestOut back in 2018 and loved the user-friendly platform and the people that work there. Felt like family from day one and I just grew from there. I've since introduced the products to several other schools in the Louisiana and other states (when I've gone to different conferences), and to two other instructors at LSUE. My students love the product because they get some practical virtual skills experience in actually being able to not just read some dry information; but see the parts and offices and exhibits on what they will eventually be working on. In the past few years, my final exam is the certification exam (and another instructor has begun doing that with her classes as well), with over 2K students enrolled in courses, with over 200 certifications awarded.

4) I can't think of anything else to say about myself.

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There's more you can say about yourself - you're just being modest!!!

bnguyen said:

Hello!

My name is Brandi Nguyen and I teach the first year students at iCSI, the Institute of CyberSecurity and Innovation.

I just got my Security+ certification. I’m working on getting my Tech+ certification, so I can be prepared for when my students take it.

One success story is my student, Joseph. He moved here from Iraq and was one of my top students who earned his ITF+ and Network+ certification. He has since enrolled at UTSA to get his computer engineering degree. I was the teacher he selected for his Summa Cum Laude celebration for his high school graduation.

I’m happy to be here. Thanks Rick for the encouragement !

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You are welcome to IT family

Rick Butler said:

Hello CIN:

So, given that we have taken on some new CIN members this week for Partner Summit as well as over the last month, this post is ONLY for posters that have less than 20 posts total. Anyone can like, but for this thread, I'm asking only new members to post. Let's see who comes up!

Suggested Reply Ideas

1) Who are you, for whom do you teach/work?

2) What is your current certification that you're working?

3) What kind of success stories do you have from where you're working?

In short, this is a "getting to know you" post. But as I said, it's only for the newbies in CIN - to get them posting.

Let's hear it!

/r

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My name is Carol Merchant and I work at Tarrant County College - NE Campus - in Hurst, TX. I teach CompTIA A+ to 1st year community college students. I am now teaching Cloud classes and studying for my Cloud +. My goal is to get students not to be afraid to take an "official" certification exam.

Rick Butler said:

Hello CIN:

So, given that we have taken on some new CIN members this week for Partner Summit as well as over the last month, this post is ONLY for posters that have less than 20 posts total. Anyone can like, but for this thread, I'm asking only new members to post. Let's see who comes up!

Suggested Reply Ideas

1) Who are you, for whom do you teach/work?

2) What is your current certification that you're working?

3) What kind of success stories do you have from where you're working?

In short, this is a "getting to know you" post. But as I said, it's only for the newbies in CIN - to get them posting.

Let's hear it!

/r

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Hello Everyone, I am glad to be a part of the instructor network.
1) My name is Dr. Mary Ledbetter and I am full time faculty at Navarro College and Department Chair of Cybersecurity. I have been teaching 5 years.
2) I am teaching the ITF+ course online for Navarro College in an 8 week semester.
3) My goal is to get my first cohort on this platform to score 80 or above in this course. When they move the second 8 weeks they will continue to prep for the exam.
4) I have been working with my customer success coach and she is awesome and I am making progress on getting this thing ready to go!
Oh yeah, I forgot to say that I was in industry in technology in many roles and very hands on throughout my career of 35 years.

Who are you, for whom do you teach/work?

My name is Jose. I teach cybersecurity and IT topics at EDP University of Puerto Rico, and AGM University Online Campus in Orlando where I also help develop courses and align them with CompTIA official curriculum as we are a full academic partner.

What is your current certification that you're working on?

I currently hold CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Server+, Cloud+, CySA+, Pentest+, and CASP+, as well as MCSA, MCT, and Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP). I’m now working on the Cloud+ certification along with the Microsoft AZ-800 and AZ-801 hybrid server certifications, with help from my employer who provides access to the CertMaster / TestOut catalog.

What kind of success stories do you have from where you're working?

While teaching I helped many students get certified, many of them now have successful IT careers. I really enjoy my work at AGMU Online, we are working along with CompTIA and Leonard Wadewitz to develop a Cybersecurity Certificate that uses 100% Cert Master / Test Out resources so the guys can get certified at the end of their studies. I have a few decades of hands-on experience in setting up and troubleshooting networks, implementing security measures, and conducting vulnerability assessments. Worked many years in the IT / Security segment of the banking industry. Additionally, I consult on legal cases, offer expert testimony, and run cybersecurity workshops. I'm at ABD status on a Doctorate in Technology Applications for Global Logistics and Distribution.

My first official meet was in Atlanta, where I met Lee McWorther and James Stanger, really cool people. looking forward to other opportunities to meet more of you guys in the near future!

Hello everyone,

My name is Chukwunwike Samuel Ndukaji, I'm a Nigerian and I recently got my application to join CIN approved, so I'm grateful and happy to be here.

I work for Acquire Centre, with instructors with over 15 years' experience in IT in Nigeria.

We are official CompTIA Partners, offering a wide range of courses (A+, Net+, Sec+, DataSys+, Data+, Project+, amongst others.) trying to spread awareness for the need of certifications in the IT sector in Nigeria.

We are also a recognized Pearson VUE testing center, where people can take their certification exams

- What is your current certification that you're working?
I have a huge interest in Cybersecurity, and I'm working on applications to get my Masters in that field.
Currently I'm working on getting my Network+ certification

- What kind of success stories do you have from where you're working?
We have had lots of students who have come to us for training in various fields (Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Project Management, etc.) that have been able to utilize the value in our course offerings and advance their careers, especially those in the IT sector or looking to transition into it. It’s been great having this partnership with CompTIA, and we will look to continue impacting value in the lives and careers of individuals through this partnership.

Chukwunwike_Ndukaji said:

Hello everyone,

My name is Chukwunwike Samuel Ndukaji, I'm a Nigerian and I recently got my application to join CIN approved, so I'm grateful and happy to be here.

I work for Acquire Centre, with instructors with over 15 years' experience in IT in Nigeria.

We are official CompTIA Partners, offering a wide range of courses (A+, Net+, Sec+, DataSys+, Data+, Project+, amongst others.) trying to spread awareness for the need of certifications in the IT sector in Nigeria.

We are also a recognized Pearson VUE testing center, where people can take their certification exams

- What is your current certification that you're working?
I have a huge interest in Cybersecurity, and I'm working on applications to get my Masters in that field.
Currently I'm working on getting my Network+ certification

- What kind of success stories do you have from where you're working?
We have had lots of students who have come to us for training in various fields (Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Project Management, etc.) that have been able to utilize the value in our course offerings and advance their careers, especially those in the IT sector or looking to transition into it. It’s been great having this partnership with CompTIA, and we will look to continue impacting value in the lives and careers of individuals through this partnership.

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Well come Samuel
This is very good platform to learn and teach your students with current and standard curriculum that meet the demand of employers
I am from Nigeria my name is Itobi Abiodun I stayed in Lagos.
I am proud of CIN .

1) Who are you, for whom do you teach/work?
I'm Christina. I am a former English teacher from South Carolina who is not teaching various Certification Programs at a public charter high school in Colorado Springs, CO.

2) What is your current certification that you're working?
I hold certs in various Business and Productivity programs. In addition, in the IT arena, I have a few TestOut and EC-Council certs. This summer I earned ECC: Network Security. I am currently working through Azure and some other Database programs.

3) What kind of success stories do you have from where you're working?
Last year, I had 300 students in grades 7-12 that earned 1208 certifications. 100% of our graduates for the last 3 years have graduated with either their Associates Degree, 60 hours of college credit towards their Bachelor's Degree or an Industry Certification that indicates Career Readiness!
Also, last year's Salutatorian was one of my Computer Science kiddos. She was hired by my school as the assistant to our on site IT Admin... at 19!!

Christina from Colorado said:

1) Who are you, for whom do you teach/work?
I'm Christina. I am a former English teacher from South Carolina who is not teaching various Certification Programs at a public charter high school in Colorado Springs, CO.

2) What is your current certification that you're working?
I hold certs in various Business and Productivity programs. In addition, in the IT arena, I have a few TestOut and EC-Council certs. This summer I earned ECC: Network Security. I am currently working through Azure and some other Database programs.

3) What kind of success stories do you have from where you're working?
Last year, I had 300 students in grades 7-12 that earned 1208 certifications. 100% of our graduates for the last 3 years have graduated with either their Associates Degree, 60 hours of college credit towards their Bachelor's Degree or an Industry Certification that indicates Career Readiness!
Also, last year's Salutatorian was one of my Computer Science kiddos. She was hired by my school as the assistant to our on site IT Admin... at 19!!

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This is a good testimony.