Prepare on your own terms with self-directed certification training
There are good reasons why the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) approach to preparing for IT certification is popular. It costs much less, offers more flexibility, and allows you to set your own pace. Add to that the freedom …
Read ArticleEveryone knows how to use Word, Excel, or PowerPoint — why get certified?
Have you ever wondered how to use some of the Microsoft Office command buttons, or even what their purpose is? You’re not alone. Most features of Microsoft Office …
Read ArticleThe seven hardest computer networking certifications
For my money, the two “go-to” entry-level computer networking certifications are CompTIA Network+ and Cisco’s Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT). Those credentials …
Read ArticleCertification Magazine has left the building
In a somewhat literal sense, we really have left the premises. Left the whole country, in fact. We’re taking a pre-Thanksgiving sojourn to Thailand, a company holiday for everyone on the team. …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Average annual salary in 11 non-U.S. nations
A lot of the data that we release from the Salary Survey is closely tied to conditions and circumstances in the United States. To some extent, that’s just because our data regarding certification in the United States …
Read ArticleCertification is more than just a career gateway
Aspiring IT professionals recognize that technical certifications are an excellent way to break into a new career where they lack employment experience. But what about skilled professionals seeking …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Deep Focus on Security+
The world has need of able IT professionals with strong cybersecurity skills. One way to both learn and verify those skills is by getting a certification, and one of the most widely popular information security …
Read ArticleITCC seeks certification innovation drivers for annual award
Once upon a time in 1874, an aspiring scientist named Max Planck entered the University of Munich intending to study physics. There he encountered established physicist Philipp von Jolly. Jolly became …
Read ArticleSSCP certification a solid point of entry for aspiring security professionals
The Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification is the lesser-known cousin of the more famous Certified Information Systems Security Practitioner (CISSP) credential. Both programs …
Read ArticleSurveying the emerging field of Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
At the beginning of this decade, a sexy new three-letter acronym began making the rounds in the IT industry: SDN, which stands for Software-Defined Networking. At the time, SDN was an emergent …
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Salary Survey Extra: Average annual salary in 11 non-U.S. nations
