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 …
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Everyone 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 …
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The 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 …
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SSCP 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 …
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Surveying 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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Test your knowledge of Rust topics
The Rust programming language, sponsored by Mozilla, is closing in on the end of its first decade and it is picking up developers as it goes. Rust creator Graydon Hoare, reflecting (via Twitter) earlier this year …
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