25 years of A+: The past, present, and possibly troubled future of the most popular IT cert of them all
The A+ certification from CompTIA is one of the most popular and well-recognized IT credentials …
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Is certification keeping pace with changes in technology and education?
To maintain a career in IT, you must constantly acquire new skills and knowledge as you progress. All successful techies understand that being a lifelong learner is a top qualification for any IT-related job …
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To degree or not degree: Is university education still an IT golden ticket?
Starting a career in the IT industry is a difficult challenge, whether you are at the very beginning of your professional journey, or looking to switch careers and enter the tech industry. Just as …
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Quantum computing holds massive potential for the future of technology
Microsoft held its annual Ignite 2017 conference for developers and IT pros last month, with CEO Satya Nadella delivering the opening keynote. During his presentation, Nadella called out three technologies …
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How long can we keep gathering and storing data about everything?
According to our best records, it took from the dawn of humankind until A.D. 1804 for the global human population to reach one billion people. From there, it took a mere 123 years to add another billion …
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The top publishers of IT certification study and training books
Most educators agree that every person has an optimal method of learning new material. Some people are auditory learners: They learn best when they’re listening to a lecture, or …
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Hey Google: Why your standardized certification exam may already be obsolete
“Which of the following is the correct pin mapping for a rollover cable?” It’s been a long time since …
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Securing the cloud: Inside the CCSP certification
It’s no wonder that cloud computing is currently enjoying sunny days. The cloud’s internet-based, anytime-anywhere access model has taken the business world by storm over the last decade …
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Five reasons your employer should cover your IT certification costs
When you work in information technology, you don’t reach a point where you finally get to “graduate” from advanced learning. IT industry professionals are constantly required to …
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U.K. company’s elite training brings Gold Star treatment to certification
When asked, most of us would admit to having at least some desire to experience the finer things in life. In the world of goods and services, this is commonly referred to as the Gold Star treatment. …
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