IT certifications: one thing I HATE! (but not anymore)

About this video

Chuck, who describes himself as addicted to IT certifications, says the one thing he hated was going to a testing center — an hour round-trip drive, unfamiliar computers, and handing over his wallet, keys, phone and watch. He announces that CompTIA, the sponsor of this video, now lets candidates take exams from home through Pearson VUE, and walks through scheduling his own Linux+ exam (XK0-004) live. His three reasons are saving travel time (he has four kids), having far more control over scheduling — including slots outside testing-center hours, at lunch or between kids’ nap times — and testing in his own, more comfortable office. He stresses running the pre-check first to test microphone, webcam (his C920) and internet speed, because a proctor watches you, you must show ID, submit to a room and desk scan for notes, and keep a clean, clutter-free workstation. He notes you cannot take a break, eat, smoke or chew gum, and that water in a glass is allowed but coffee is not. He books Friday, May 29th at 9:15 a.m., and closes pitching CompTIA’s Store Club: $49 for a year for 20% off, which he says saves $70 on the $350 Linux+ exam.

Key takeaways

• CompTIA exams can now be scheduled and taken from home via Pearson VUE instead of at a testing center
• Run the system pre-check before scheduling and again about half an hour before the exam to verify webcam, microphone and internet speed
• A proctor monitors you throughout: expect an ID check and a room/desk scan, and keep the workstation clean and clutter-free
• No breaks are allowed during the at-home exam, and neither are eating, smoking, gum or coffee — only water in a glass
• Chuck cites the Store Club at $49/year for 20% off exams, saving $70 on the $350 Linux+ as he presents it

Episode details: published May 16, 2020 · 10:42 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Business results and any income figures mentioned are NetworkChuck’s own claims, shared for education — they are not typical or guaranteed.

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