Your Guide to ACI Learning’s New Courses, Labs, and What’s Next

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New courses, hands-on Skill Labs, and updated certifications — live now

IT and cybersecurity don’t stand still. Certifications get renamed, exams get updated, and new skills become must-haves. It’s a lot to keep up with.

That’s where we come in. Our job is to track these changes, update your training, and make sure every course you take gives you the skills you need today — and tomorrow.

This fall, we’re rolling out exciting new courses and hands-on Skill Labs, all aligned to recently refreshed certifications — with more on the way. Here’s your quick guide to what’s new, what’s changing, and what’s next.

CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) — Now Live with Skill Labs

The new CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) course is here — and it comes with virtual Skill Labs for real-world practice.

SecurityX replaces CASP+ (CAS-004) as CompTIA’s expert-level cybersecurity certification. It’s built for senior security roles, like security architect, senior security engineer, and SOC lead — and reflects how these jobs have evolved.

What you’ll get:

4 core domains: Governance, Risk & Compliance • Security Architecture • Security Engineering • Security Operations
73 episodes + practice exam
Virtual Skill Labs to build hands-on experience
Coverage of cloud & hybrid security, Zero Trust, automation & IaC, post-quantum cryptography, and AI-aware security

💡 Why this matters:
SecurityX goes beyond theory. You’ll learn to design and integrate secure platforms, navigate evolving threats, and apply governance and compliance standards in modern environments. It’s mapped to DoD/DCWF roles and ISO/ANSI 17024 standards, making it a strong hiring signal for advanced security positions.

Start the SecurityX course →

CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) — Updated and Ready

The updated CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) course is live! It’s your chance to learn how hackers work — so you can stop them in their tracks.

You’ll go step by step through how a penetration tester operates:

Planning a test the right way
Gathering information on targets
Finding weak spots before attackers do
Breaking in with real tools & techniques
What happens after the break-in

💡 Why this course stands out:

Matches every PenTest+ exam objective
Real scenarios you can safely practice
100% online and self-paced
Career-focused skills employers notice

CompTIA A+ (220-1201/1202) — New Series Live

The CompTIA A+ 1200 series is now live in your ACI dashboard — the must-have certification for IT support pros.

What’s new in your library:

CompTIA A+ (220-1201 & 1202)
Skill Labs for hands-on practice

⚠️ Heads up: The older 1101/1102 version retires September 25, 2025.
Already started? You still have time to finish.
Just starting? Choose the 1200 series — it’s the most up to date.

How We’re Building Better Courses

We’ve rebuilt our courses to make them modularized, clearer, and easier to use — while keeping the two-host, talk-show style you love.

Here’s what’s live now and what’s next:

✅ CompTIA A+ (220-1201/1202) – Live now
✅ PenTest+ (PT0-003) – Live now
✅ SecurityX (CAS-005) – Live now
✅ Tech+ (formerly ITF+) – Live now
🔜 Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) – Coming soon

With Skill Labs, hardware simulations, and built-in knowledge checks, these courses don’t just prep you for exams — they prep you for real work.

CompTIA Certification Changes — What You Need to Know

CompTIA is modernizing its brand to better reflect today’s IT and security jobs. Here’s what changed:

Old Name	New Name	What Changed
CASP+	SecurityX	New name + updated version (CAS-005) launched Dec 17, 2024
CSA+	CySA+	Name alignment only (no content changes yet)
ITF+	Tech+	Modernized name for foundational IT training
A+	A+ 220-1201/1202	Updated with more cybersecurity, AI & IoT
Network+ / Cloud+	Updates coming	Refreshes on CompTIA’s roadmap

💡 Think of this like a software update: the names and content are getting smarter — the skills stay future-focused.

What’s New vs. What’s Next at ACI Learning

Feature	What’s New	What’s Next
Courses	A+ (220-1201/1202) • PenTest+ (PT0-003) • SecurityX (CAS-005) • Tech+	Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Course Design	Expert-built + instructional designer-led	More modular lessons linked to career pathways
Format	Two-person, conversational delivery	More scenario-based learning & demos
Modular Learning	Bite-sized lessons	More microlearning for “just-in-time” skills
Certification Alignment	Updated with CompTIA, EC-Council, Cisco & Microsoft	New updates released as exams evolve
Skill Labs	Most up to date versions now available for all new courses	Rolling out to more certifications
Knowledge Checks	Built-in quizzes	Deeper progress tracking for learners & leaders
Roadmap	Expanded IT fundamentals & security	More advanced cybersecurity, AI, IoT & hybrid content