Making the U.S. IT industry more welcoming to women
Information technology (IT) has changed the way government, industry and other enterprises work and how people go about their day-to-day lives. In spite of such innovative and disruptive changes …
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Taking stock after three years of renewed publication
In early 2014 I wrote a piece for Certification Magazine titled “Rising Generation.” In the article I expressed my belief that the future of IT training and certification …
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A life skill that counts: Managing personal finances
We hear a lot lately about the need for “soft skills.” While the right certifications are critical to getting a job in IT, employers are looking for candidates who also have workplace skills. …
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Ye olde cyrtification: Don’t be too attached to your outdated credentials
I think that it was five-star World War II general Douglas MacArthur who said: “Old certifications never die — they simply fade away.” At any rate, somebody said something …
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To recertify, or not to recertify? Stay current vs. moving on
I worked hard for that certification last year. What is that you say? Three years ago? No, it was early last year — right? Please tell me it hasn’t been three years …
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Guest Perspective: Where’s the Security in STEM?
Whether people realize it or not, cybersecurity is an integral part of society today. We’ve become accustomed to doing mundane tasks online — from banking transactions to …
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