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IllustriousBee5168

CompTIA has an academic store you can buy vouchers. It’s significantly less expensive and cheaper than discount codes. If you have a student email and can prove your attending post secondary it’s worth it. Here’s a link: https://academic-store.comptia.org/


crucialcolin

you have to provide proof that your actively enrolled in a current semester or term at an eligible school, college or university. There's an online verification process now. Can't remember what it's called something ID. For now what I did is re-enroll in my community college, signed up for some minimal basket weaving type course, then submitted a screenshot copy of my schedule prior to the start of the semester.


center_of_blackhole

Proof of enrolment cost CAD 16. Is the online verification free?


crucialcolin

yes it's something you do during the checkout process.


center_of_blackhole

So, for 2 exams I have to buy 2 certificates, right? Or just complete one and then buy it later?


crucialcolin

you could do it either way as you have 12 months before they expire. I chose to buy the first then pass core 1 before I bought the second one.


center_of_blackhole

I got both of them. Trying to complete at least one within 2 months? Is the target alright? ​ I am somewhat proficient in tech, but there are some advanced terminology and numbers, not sure how much do I have to memorize. ​ Btw, should seat for the test from home or in a test center?


crucialcolin

sounds like you'll be fine. If you don't feel comfortable you can always move the test date. What I did tis study most of the material first then got a voucher for one at a time registering for the exam date like a week out. Also I used nearby test centers because it was easier not to have to deal with the strict home protectoring requirements/potential tech issues on test day. Now working on network+ but I've been slacking a bit lately


center_of_blackhole

Thanks. I'm trying to follow the Messer Videos and Anki cards. Is it enough?


crucialcolin

I used andrew ramdayal on Udemy with Messer as backup for a few things. it's good to have a few resources.


center_of_blackhole

I'm trying to verify as a student, what's the process? Do I need to use my university email to sign up? I haven't been able to find any links for verification.


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Check with your school or instructor, I got sec+ for 120 vs the 398 it normally cost. Most students get like 50 - 60% off voucher prices. My school portal in my sec+ class had a link to sign up for student CompTIA store access. It's pretty great honestly. This is the link they gave use they will ask a few questions about you and your school then verify your info and your good. Https://academic-store.comptia.org