Salary Survey Extra: Salary and depth of IT experience (Non-U.S. workers)
Last week in this space we looked at the correlation between the number of years certified IT professionals have worked in IT and the total amount of their average (and median annual) salaries. Those numbers …
Read ArticleBuilding a Certification Program, Step 8: Instructional design (Part 2)
In this installment we examine five key questions that are directly involved in the instructional design processes. For example, which curriculum model will be right for this training …
Read ArticleBuilding a Certification Program, Step 8: Instructional design (Part 1)
Having now shared with you a proven method for preparing a learning /assessment blueprint, which will provide you with a solid foundation for a certification program, our next step will be to assimilate all …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Deep Focus on TestOut Security Pro
Every business and organization needs people who can play a part in the overall effort to protect IT assets from hackers and other digital malefactors. The Security Pro certification (No. 75 on our most recent …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Salary and depth of IT experience (U.S. workers)
There are many different factors employers consider when making a hiring decision. One of the weightiest, however, is the extent of a given candidate’s practical professional experience. A skilled …
Read ArticleJob Profile: Become a computer systems analyst
What is a computer systems analyst? This seems like a simple question, yet it is actually quite complex. You see, what a person’s title is doesn’t usually reflect what they do. A roofer, a plumber — you can …
Read ArticleNine pitfalls to avoid on your path to certification
Over the past two decades, I’ve helped thousands of people earn cybersecurity certifications through my books, video courses, and online study groups. During that time, I’ve watched many people succeed, but …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Deep Focus on CompTIA CySA+
Cybersecurity has become one of the foremost concerns for every business and every organization, and executives and CIOs are looking for any edge they can get. Analysts, skilled cybersecurity professionals …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Most widely offered non-monetary compensation
We most often talk about compensation in terms of dollars and cents. Salary is the most visible, most directly quantifiable element of what any tech worker’s employer provides in exchange for hours worked …
Read ArticleJob Profile: Become a data scientist
When we call someone a “data scientist,” what exactly are we referring to? A good data scientist is part mathematician, part computer scientist, and part pattern spotter. They are business analysts able to study …
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