I did attend the 220-1201 and 220-1202 and had to go buy my own vouchers due to training comments. So still no vouchers. I have completed the Linux+ and in 6 weeks need to run a class DOES THAT MEAN I WILL NEED TO BUY MY OWN LINUX+ FOR THIS SESSION?? WE ARE FALLING BEHIND
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Vouchers
- Thread starter peter hanwith-horden #1
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Wow, dude. A bit much for a service that CompTIA offers instructors - for free. There are no expectations of when vouchers will come.
It usually takes about 6-8 weeks on the short side for vouchers to process. Much of the time, Stephen has to process this on his own - amidst all his other responsibilities at CompTIA. There is a long vetting process that is done within CompTIA, the order process, all of it. So if you have to do a class in six weeks and you need to take an exam, then you might have to go get your own Voucher.
Yelling into the CIN community isn't going to make anything go any faster.
/r
It usually takes about 6-8 weeks on the short side for vouchers to process. Much of the time, Stephen has to process this on his own - amidst all his other responsibilities at CompTIA. There is a long vetting process that is done within CompTIA, the order process, all of it. So if you have to do a class in six weeks and you need to take an exam, then you might have to go get your own Voucher.
Yelling into the CIN community isn't going to make anything go any faster.
/r
If it is that important that the Trainer has to be certified, they should pay for the Exam and not wait for the TTT Voucher.. They may ask their Business Manager for a Free Voucher. But so, do not complain here. But Rick, maybe we are already to long around to know the rules, while others just sign up, because it it free...
I have long believed that CompTIA should add one more requirement for the free vouchers.
People should actually contribute to the CIN community. Not just sign up, never post, and then demand free vouchers.
People should actually contribute to the CIN community. Not just sign up, never post, and then demand free vouchers.
Hi Rick not shouting just saying what happened just making statement no shouting in future wont say a word and I have been buying vouchers and will continue to do so going forward. This a free option so it would not be my place to shout as its a service that I did not pay for.
In past I bought vouchers and did not wait. Like 220-1201 and 220-1202 I bought those as I had a class.
I would totally agree with that, although we might also see an uptick in garbage posting - and we don't want to go through all that again.
Thanks for clarifying - just that when you type in ALL CAPS, it gives the inference of shouting.
Totally agree, @Gregory Childers — contribution should be a core part of the voucher ecosystem. If we want to elevate CIN beyond a freebie portal, we need a clear framework that rewards meaningful engagement.
Here’s a thought: what if we outlined high-priority instructor contributions that deliver immediate value to the community and help justify voucher allocation? Things like:
Happy to help blueprint something if others are keen. Let’s build a community that teaches, shares, and scales.
—Raydo
Johannesburg | Strategic Architect & Trainer | Skunkworks Africa
Here’s a thought: what if we outlined high-priority instructor contributions that deliver immediate value to the community and help justify voucher allocation? Things like:
Sharing teaching strategies, annotated slides, or visual metaphors for tough topics
Uploading labs, worksheets, or branded onboarding guides
Answering questions, welcoming new members, or hosting study groups
Reviewing shared resources or offering feedback on CompTIA tools
Promoting CIN locally or sharing success stories from the field
Happy to help blueprint something if others are keen. Let’s build a community that teaches, shares, and scales.
—Raydo
Johannesburg | Strategic Architect & Trainer | Skunkworks Africa
I took the Linux+ course but I had a fusion, I still watched all the videos, need to take the class which I have my own but it takes a bit as there's a lot of people in the classes. This was my first one I've taken as a TTT, technology doesn't move that fast. AWS sure didn't, expect some wait times or ask in a message politely?
Exactly...quality over quantity. The other thing is post TTT training. If your really serious and dig. I'm still working through the Linux+ Certmaster course, because I'm genuinely trying to focus on expertise, not just pump students through like a cash cow. The more I know, the better I teach and the greater the outcomes for my students.
Not sure if we want to 'elevate CIN beyond a freebie portal", since the minute we did something like that, we would wipe out most all the membership. And I don't there is a gain in doing that. I think we want to encourage anyone in the teaching sphere to be a part of the Community.
If every instructor and training house believed this, we might actually see a better student base. Sadly, there's far more emphasis on profit than teaching.
I actually am still learning a lot of the CIN network, I love it! But I was posting a new forum vs. asking a question in one so I made some rookie mistakes, embarrassing...but everyone is amazing in the CIN community! Helpful, respectful and we all can't be tech gurus like Stephen (I didn't want to tag the wrong Stephen - I thought I found his profile...didn't need to embarrass myself more,
...and @Rick Butler haha. Everyday can't be perfect, if it is, give me the magical key 
Hi @Raydo Matthee Love your comment Let’s build a community that teaches, shares, and scales. I am in!Totally agree, @Gregory Childers — contribution should be a core part of the voucher ecosystem. If we want to elevate CIN beyond a freebie portal, we need a clear framework that rewards meaningful engagement.
Here’s a thought: what if we outlined high-priority instructor contributions that deliver immediate value to the community and help justify voucher allocation? Things like:
We could even gamify it — badges, dashboards, or a modular tracker to spotlight top contributors. That way, vouchers become part of a value loop, not just a handout.
Happy to help blueprint something if others are keen. Let’s build a community that teaches, shares, and scales.
—Raydo
Johannesburg | Strategic Architect & Trainer | Skunkworks Africa