Item Writing Workshop

[Iclements]

Last week I attended a ISC(2) CCSP Item Writing Workshop.

This was the first time I have attended this type of event and I did not know what to expect.

A few days later I have been reflecting on the event and these are my thoughts.

This has to be one of the most enjoyable events I have ever attended.

The Cloud Security Knowledge within the room was amazing, so many fantastic people.

The way ISC(2) organised this event made us all feel like a family and I have left the event with some really good memories and friends.

I would recommend anybody that is a ISC(2) member to volunteer.

I will always remember this experience.

Thank you ISC(2)

[Krisboike]

I'd love to do a CCSP workshop as well!



Kristine Boike

[ToniHahn]

Kristine,
Have you signed up as a volunteer? If so, you are automatically in the pool for any certifications that you hold. If you haven't, make sure you sign up. 🙂

[Shannon]

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@ToniHahn wrote:
Kristine,
Have you signed up as a volunteer? If so, you are automatically in the pool for any certifications that you hold. If you haven't, make sure you sign up. 🙂

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@ToniHahn, I had sent an email to examdevelopment@isc2.org in April 2018, volunteering for exam development. Is this the same thing, or do I have to send an email to workshops@isc2.org as well?

(Assuming the former suffices, is signing up a one-time thing, or would I need to send another email?)

[ToniHahn]

Shannon,
That email works too. They actually go to the same email box 🙂 so you are good to go!!

[ToniHahn]

Oops sorry, I didnt respond to everything...yes it is a one time sign up. Once you sign up, you are in the volunteer pool for whichever certifications you hold. So now, just wait and hopefully you get an email. It is a random process and each workshop about 100 emails go out. We need 20 per workshop. We send out so many because sometimes we never hear back from people. If you do get an email, I urge you respond back right away and then check to get the time off work (we have seen a lot of companies give people the time since it is paid for and they are earning CPEs) but some have to take PTO. But I still urge you to respond yes and then check for the time because you can always tell us you couldn't get the time off (we don't hold it against you) but if you wait to respond to check, I can guarantee the workshop will be filled up.

[TXWayne]

Hi Ian,

    I was there with you and echo what you say.  It was my first and I was concerned about being in over my head but what an enjoyable experience.  I have already decided that if necessary I will take time off to attend this in the future, my boss allowed me to attend on company time but in case it changes.  I have already been contacted and will be attending the CISSP Item Rework workshop 18-20 Feb 2019. Look forward to it and meeting new people again.

[CISOScott]

I will be attending an upcoming one so don't give up hope @rslade.

I can't remember when I volunteered but one day an email showed up and I responded quickly and got in.

I am excited to see what happens.

[rslade]

> CISOScott (Advocate I) mentioned you in a post! Join the conversation below:

> I will be attending an upcoming one so don't give up hope @rslade. I can't
> remember when I volunteered but one day an email showed up and I responded
> quickly and got in.

I shall try to compose my soul in patience 🙂

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[Lwhite]

Great to hear so many positive experiences!

I have expressed interest in the past, and submitted interest again for 2019.

Used to write test questions for Cisco, CCNA so looking forward to future opportunities to help the ISC2 community!

[jvhoughton]

Attnded the ISC(2) CAP Item Writing Workshop held last month. Overall had a very enjoyable experience. It was really nice meeting and associating with folks from differing work backgrounds. Have to say that I was little apprehensive about attending, but quickly felt at ease due to how well things were organized, and just how nice everyone interacted. Can honestly say would jump at the chance of doing this again.