That makes a lot of sense. I agree, theory is the backbone of these exams, and the way you link labs to the knowledge students should gain is really helpful. I like the part where you said we can lead students to knowledge but not force them very true !
That’s a great point! I totally agree both theory and labs complement each other, and skipping either one leaves a gap.
From my side, what I’ve noticed is that labs make the theory “stick” faster, especially for new learners who might struggle to keep up with abstract concepts. On the other...
The official platform CompTIA CertMaster Learn & Labs
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Professor Messer’s free videos (super helpful for review)
Prepare time: Around 1 - 1.5 month, studying a few hours daily
I just noticed how every trainer has a different ‘teaching style’ when delivering A+ or Network+. Some go deep into theory, others focus on troubleshooting labs. If you had to pick, what’s the one thing you never skip in your training sessions?
From my experience, the TTT series is really useful, but it depends on your goal
If you’re preparing to take the A+ exam: TTT alone is not enough. You’ll definitely need extra resources like practice exams, CertMaster or additional resources to make sure you cover everything and get used to the...
Thanks for pointing this out, Tess. I was actually considering using the Sybex guide for Linux+ v8 as well, but skipping an entire objective like 4.5 sounds like a serious issue. Did you get any update from Wiley since then, or are they still silent?
Cloud+ v4 no longer fully renews A+, Network+, or Linux+. Unlike v3 which did, v4 only provides 15 CEUs toward Network+.
So yes the change is real — CompTIA removed the full renewal benefit in the latest version.
Hi Eddy,
I’m in the same situation—I also completed the A+ TTT but haven’t received my voucher yet. It seems we might both be waiting on the same process. I think Michael’s advice is good; the best step would be to reach out to Stephen Schneiter directly and confirm with the email used for CIN...
Haha nope, CompTIA didn’t suddenly get bought by Microsoft.
What you’re seeing is just because CompTIA uses Microsoft’s cloud (Azure/Entra ID) for their Single Sign-On. That’s why the cert shows Microsoft Corp in the details. So nothing to worry about.
"CompTIA is still CompTIA"
Thanks Rick!
Yes, I really enjoyed, it was very detailed and helpful. I totally understand how work can get in the way sometimes. Hopefully, you’ll get a chance to finish the rest soon.
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