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So, this email went out today: What does this mean for exam pricing?

I had a client ask me if I could teach a virtual CASP+ class next week. Apparently, they had an instructor booked but he backed out at the last minute. If you have the CASP+ cert and can teach a virtual class next week, you can use the contact information below. Do not contact me or ask me...

At this time, there are 14 recognized active CompTIA certifications: A+ CASP+ Cloud+ Cloud Essentials+ CySA+ Data+ DataSys+ IT Fundamentals+ Linux+ Network+ PenTest+ Security+ Server+ There are also 12 recognized active CompTIA stackable certifications: CompTIA IT Operations Specialist...

I just passed the CS0-003 exam. I had previously passed the CS0-001 and CS0-002 versions of the exam. I also have passed four A+ versions, four Network+ versions, and four Security+ versions. If I weren't working as a trainer, I'd probably quit retesting and just go the CEU route. But I have...

** Calling ALL Data Scientists!** Be the FIRST to take the CompTIA Data Science Certification Beta Exam for FREE! We are seeking Data Scientists with: -5 or more years of experience -Driving business decisions -Using statistical models for advanced data analysis. Is this you? If so, please...

There's a blog article about the new DataSys+ certification. This one seems to be geared towards database administrators. https://www.comptia.org/blog/what-is-datasys

I passed the CompTIA IT Project+ exam in September 2003. It was good for life, so I did not re-certify after it was renamed Project+. Due to an employer requirement, I took (and passed) the Project+ PK0-005 exam today. It's still hard for me to believe that it's been 20 years between those...

CompTIA Extends A+ Brand to Launch More Careers in Technology May 23, 2023 DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – CompTIA, the world’s leading certifying body in information technology (IT), today announced plans to expand its CompTIA A+ brand, adding a new suite of introductory resources to prepare...

Recently, I was on a CompTIA-related message board, and I noticed a disturbing trend. Most people posting were directly asking which multiple-choice questions other testers had on their exams and what PBQs they had. I was under the impression that sharing that information violated CompTIA's...

A contact of mine on LinkedIn is attempting to add to her instructor pool so she can offer more courses to her training center. Her name is Kristin Pelletier and she owns Access Computer Training. If you are interested, contact her via LinkedIn. Access Computer Training -...

I was reading in an online forum about preparing for exams. I saw several students who mentioned they spent months preparing for certification exams. One student mentioned that he spent three months preparing for the ITF+ exam. Another student mentioned that he averaged six months per exam...

I'll be conducting a webinar at 2:00 PM EST/11:00 AM PST today, February 16, 2023. The topics for the discussion will be the (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity certification, the CertNexus CyberSec First Responder certification, the CompTIA PenTest+ certification, and the CompTIA CASP+...

Are any of the current CompTIA exams adaptive exams? I know that a long time ago, CompTIA had some adaptive exams that would adjust the questioning based on a test-taker's responses. That was dropped in favor of a linear exam. I heard someone say that CompTIA has adaptive exams. Can I get...

Now that we've reached the end of 2022, tell us what certification exams you have passed this year and which ones you plan on taking in 2023. Exams I've passed this year: Network+ N10-008 (fourth different version of Net+ that I've passed) CASP+ CAS-004 Data+ DA0-001 ISC2 Certified in...

I see lots of job postings both here and on other job websites. Unfortunately, many recruiters have highly unrealistic expectations and then wonder why they don't get a lot of quality applicants. Here are some of the common issues I see and how they could be improved. Many jobs posted as...

After passing the CASP+ exam in April 2022, my A+, Net+, Security+, CySA+, and PenTest+ are all good through 2025. So is my Data+. My IT Fundamentals+, Project+, Server+, and Cloud Essentials+ are all good for life. That leaves my Cloud+ certification. I passed the beta exam in October 2020...

I just passed the Data+ exam. The only active CompTIA certifications I do not yet have are Linux+ and CTT+.

Has CompTIA thought about offering merchandise through the CompTIA store? Shirts, hats, jackets, etc.

After having it on my radar for several years, I finally passed the CASP+ this weekend. Along with it, I also got the CSAE and CSIE stackable certifications. I thought the exam was challenging but fair. I had one PBQ and one hand-on VM exercise. Due to the fact that the exam was pass/fail, I...

According to studies: Women only make up 24% of the cybersecurity workforce in the United States. African-Americans only make up 9% of the cybersecurity workforce in the United States. Hispanics only make up 4% of the cybersecurity workforce in the United States. There is also a huge...