Dear CertMag: Will online training labs help me get certified?

Dear CertMag: What do you make of the buzz about online training labs? CompTIA is pushing CertMaster here, there and everywhere …

Dear CertMag: What is the value of social media certifications?

Dear CertMag: I’ve heard a lot about social media certifications recently. It doesn’t seem like something that would be worth all that much. Honestly, who doesn’t know about using Twitter, Facebook, etc. …

Dear CertMag: I suspect a colleague of intending to cheat on a cert exam. What’s next?

Dear CertMag: I’m in a bit of an ethical dilemma here. I work quite closely with a small team of developers. Over the past few months, a few of us have been pushing to get a mid-level cert.

Dear CertMag: I see layoffs everywhere. How can I protect myself?

Dear CertMag: There have been a lot of layoffs in IT recently, with thousands of employees losing their jobs, even at some of the largest tech companies in the world. I know everyone’s individual situation is different …

Dear CertMag: Which certs will help me become an IT security specialist?

What’s the best way for a new IT professional to advance in the cybersecurity field? There are quite a few certifications available, but getting a credential may not be the most important first step to take. IT advice guru Wayne Anderson fields a certification query all the way from South Africa.

Dear CertMag: Why don’t U.S. firms pay IT pros what they’re worth?

 Dear CertMag  is a weekly feature that addresses common questions about certification and related IT issues. Have a question? Send an e-mail to editor (at) certmag (dot) com.

Dear CertMag: I keep reading about the shortage of tech workers, but what I actually see is a shortage of cheap tech workers. American companies don’t want …