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Extend Certmaster Access from This Past Linux+ TTT?

@Stephen Schneiter Is there any way possible to extend access to Certmaster for Linux+ from the TTT to like 12/31/2025? Many of us activated early (not knowing it would cut off quickly) and I want to be able to finish but the cutoff is 12/13/2025. I want to make sure I'm learning exactly what my students will experience on the Certmaster platform. I'm almost done, but need a little more time (like some others who joined the TTT session).

Is this possible at all?

Do the Linux+ vouchers seem possible before New Years?

Linux+ XK0-006 vs. 005...?

It never made any sense to me why some clients insisted that I constantly retest every time a new version of a CompTIA exam was released.
I completely agree! I have been asked to take the newest version of an exam once, but when I told the training provider (who is known for not paying very well) that my certs were current, and I would only take the new exam if they provided me a voucher, they demurred. With that said, you have clearly been in the CompTIA world MUCH longer than I! I took my first CompTIA exam in 2021... so yes, I could take the new A+ Net+ Sec+ CySA+ if needed, but they would only be one version off from what I originally taught. My Linux+ and SecurityX certs are the current version... but only because I just sat them! :)

Linux+ XK0-006 vs. 005...?

For the first couple of years I framed my certs. I eventually threw them out. I also want to learn what is useful, but the reality is a lot of companies want us to hold certifications for the classes we teach.
It never made any sense to me why some clients insisted that I constantly retest every time a new version of a CompTIA exam was released. I have six Security+ versions, five Network+ versions, four A+ versions, three CySA+ versions, two Cloud+ versions, two CASP+/SecurityX versions, two ITF+/Tech+ versions, and two Project+ versions. None of my clients have ever asked me to retest for Microsoft, ISC2, or ISACA. Only CompTIA.

I'm done with that. If I have a CompTIA cert, I'll maintain it with CEUs but I'm never retaking an exam for something I already hold ever again.

Linux+ XK0-006 vs. 005...?

I no longer care about getting another piece of paper to shove in a folder and care more about learning something new and useful.
For the first couple of years I framed my certs. I eventually threw them out. I also want to learn what is useful, but the reality is a lot of companies want us to hold certifications for the classes we teach.

Linux+ XK0-006 vs. 005...?

Thank you! Yes, I have failed Microsoft a lot, VMware a couple of times (renewals only)... but never a CompTIA, ISC2, or CSA exam. As for keeping records... how could I not? It is so important to measuring one's progression :)
I quit counting after the first 60. Microsoft, CompTIA, Axelos, PMI, ISC2, ISACA, CertNexus, ScrumStudy, Certiport, CSA, CIWCertified, and some others that I've forgotten. I no longer care about getting another piece of paper to shove in a folder and care more about learning something new and useful.
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Linux+ XK0-006 vs. 005...?

Nice records you have kept over the year, bravo

yes true like the clean sweep analogy- Keep up the push
Thank you! Yes, I have failed Microsoft a lot, VMware a couple of times (renewals only)... but never a CompTIA, ISC2, or CSA exam. As for keeping records... how could I not? It is so important to measuring one's progression :)

Linux+ XK0-006 vs. 005...?

In my career I have sat 114 exams, and have passed 78 of them. (In the early days when I was getting free vouchers from Microsoft I failed a lot... my current streak since November 2017 is 29 passed, 3 failed (two of which I'd already passed but tried a new beta version, the other I failed on Thursday then passed on Saturday). My point is that of my 78 passes, I have scored perfect ONCE. I remind my students that the guy who graduates last in his med school class is called Doctor, and that nobody will ever see your score reports... unless you are an instructor showing them they don't have to be perfect. I did not lose sleep but I did have a lot on my mind and I still passed, and I'll take it.

I do follow those strategies that I teach... and it worked ;)

(It is a bit more nerve-wracking because of the 39 failed exams... not one of them was a CompTIA exam. I like to be able to show my CompTIA students my PearsonVUE Exam History page with the 9 passes (and one Cancellation). They should at least see a clean sweep there :))
Nice records you have kept over the year, bravo

yes true like the clean sweep analogy- Keep up the push

Linux+ XK0-006 vs. 005...?

Its always the top students who worry like this because its embarrassing to fail when everyone knows you know enough to teach the course.
All I can say is RELAX - you will be ok. Will you get a 100% probably not, but a pass is a pass. But anyone can have a bad day too - no sleep/worrying about something unrelated to the exam/not feeling well. So if you are doing 80%+ on the study materials you are probably ready.

Use the same good test taking strategies that you should be teaching your students - like skip over the PBQs & do as many questions as you can as quickly as you can and flagging any that slow you down to come back to later after you have done the lion's share of the questions.
Then, now that your head is focused on the exam info, go back & finish all the flagged ones, THEN divide the remaining time on equally on the PBQs & finish with a flourish & expect to pass!
In my career I have sat 114 exams, and have passed 78 of them. (In the early days when I was getting free vouchers from Microsoft I failed a lot... my current streak since November 2017 is 29 passed, 3 failed (two of which I'd already passed but tried a new beta version, the other I failed on Thursday then passed on Saturday). My point is that of my 78 passes, I have scored perfect ONCE. I remind my students that the guy who graduates last in his med school class is called Doctor, and that nobody will ever see your score reports... unless you are an instructor showing them they don't have to be perfect. I did not lose sleep but I did have a lot on my mind and I still passed, and I'll take it.

I do follow those strategies that I teach... and it worked ;)

(It is a bit more nerve-wracking because of the 39 failed exams... not one of them was a CompTIA exam. I like to be able to show my CompTIA students my PearsonVUE Exam History page with the 9 passes (and one Cancellation). They should at least see a clean sweep there :))

Vouchers

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
CompTIA does not require instructors to have the certification to teach the material.
If your employer/organization is demanding this of you, they should be paying for them, not you.
Having taken it gives you a better perspective on the student's exam experience.
Helpful to the instructor - certainly! Recommended for sure!
But never a requirement by CompTIA to teach the material.

Linux+ XK0-006 vs. 005...?

Its always the top students who worry like this because its embarrassing to fail when everyone knows you know enough to teach the course.
All I can say is RELAX - you will be ok. Will you get a 100% probably not, but a pass is a pass. But anyone can have a bad day too - no sleep/worrying about something unrelated to the exam/not feeling well. So if you are doing 80%+ on the study materials you are probably ready.

Use the same good test taking strategies that you should be teaching your students - like skip over the PBQs & do as many questions as you can as quickly as you can and flagging any that slow you down to come back to later after you have done the lion's share of the questions.
Then, now that your head is focused on the exam info, go back & finish all the flagged ones, THEN divide the remaining time on equally on the PBQs & finish with a flourish & expect to pass!

PASSED my CompTIA DataX exam!

Wow, congrats, that's a major accomplishment!

I never did get my voucher to work. What did you think of the exam?
Next time that happens be sure to email Stephen! It like it was more "managerial" than hands-on. I thought the PBQs were perfectly appropriate and actually enjoyed doing them for once.

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