Job profile: Become a software tester
Software testing is an integral part of software or application development. No application is ready for release until it has been put through rigorous and comprehensive testing by competent software …
Read ArticleVirginia student using certification to prepare for government cybersecurity career
Irony is interesting because it’s unexpected. In my case, I still don’t have an IT certification (I promise …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Deep Focus on Women
Sunday (March 8) will be International Women’s Day. Women have been underrepresented in IT workplaces and professions for decades, but quite a few individuals and organizations have been …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Need more [Fill in the blank] vendor-neutral certs
Think of IT certification as being like a blanket, perhaps a giant patchwork quilt. There are some areas where the blanket is thick and cozy, providing ample coverage. In other spots, however, …
Read ArticleIT certifications and changes in the landscape
With my planned retirement date of June 30 from the California Community College system, it looks like I won’t be the only one retiring. On that day, Microsoft will be retiring a whole series of somewhat …
Read ArticleSix tech trends that could shape 2020
When it comes to new innovations, 2020 promises to be an exciting year marked by the emergence of some of the most transformative and perhaps even revolutionary technologies of this decade. For …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Deep Focus on MCSE: Core Infrastructure
Earlier this week the Microsoft certification team cemented its all-in commitment to role-based certification, flushing away the final remains of the previous long-running regime. As of June 30, …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Do men or women have higher IT salaries?
Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in straight sets in the most famous of the three tennis matches to be organized and promoted using the moniker Battle of the Sexes, claiming a winner-take-all …
Read ArticleAn overview of CompTIA Project+ certification (Domain 2)
Last month, we started the examination of topics to know for each of the domains on the CompTIA Project+ certification exam (PK0-004) by looking at the first domain. This month, the focus is on …
Read ArticleThe six best U.S. states to look for IT work
With rapid technological change and continuing tech economic growth, there are an increasing number of places one can go in the United States to establish a thriving IT career. While there are a range of jobs …
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