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TestOut offers rare discount on all-in-one certification training package
November 12, 2014It's beginning to look a lot like the holiday shopping season. And while a lot of e-tailers are keeping the powder dry until Cyber Monday (Dec. 1, the Monday after Thanksgiving), there's a whale of deal on offer from TestOut.
Turning over a new letter in programming languages
November 11, 2014Do programming languages age like fine wines? If so, then it makes sense that, 15 years after its initial conception, D could be about to become the next big thing in computer programming.
What is this larger-than-normal data you speak of?
November 10, 2014There's another Next Big Thing that wants to jockey for your attention with the Internet of Things and cloud computing: big data. We'll tell you everything you need to know to sound like someone who has a clue.
Employment keeps improving, but the good news is not good enough for everybody
November 07, 2014Not only did the economy add over 200,000 jobs for the last reporting month yet again — with unemployment dipping from 5.9 to 5.8 percent — but job growth stats for August and September were also revised slightly upward.
CCIE Service Provider cert gets an overhaul
November 06, 2014The realm of internet service providers (ISPs) is about to be gobsmacked by the Internet of Things tsunami. Cisco is aiming to be part of the solution by upgrading is CCIE Service Provider exam.
Certification Watch (Vol. 17, No. 27)
November 05, 2014In this week's roundup of the latest certification industry happenings, we bring you news about a new cloud certification, direct your attention to a free webinar on the topic of computer-based testing, and more.
New study says millennials don't dig cybersecurity as a career path
November 04, 2014Survey reveals that many young workers at least have "cybersecurity professional" on their employment radar, but helping to secure networks and nail hackers doesn't rate near the top of the list.
My Certification Journal No. 2: Using video courseware
November 03, 2014IT industry technical writer and journalist Aaron Axline continues the chronicle of his training experiences as he prepares for Microsoft’s MCSA: Windows 7 certification exams.
The advent of Learning as a Service
November 01, 2014Certification sponsors and training companies are moving their training and certification preparation into a whole new online realm. Things are about to get really interesting as companies rush to compete on a new battlefield.
CompTIA establishes new baseline for computer literacy with IT Fundamentals exam
October 31, 2014Even workers who aren't following an IT career path can benefit from having a basic knowledge of computers. As the clock begins to tick toward retirement for Strata IT Fundamentals, CompTIA ushers in its replacement.
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Linux Professional Institute Celebrates 15 Years Promoting Linux and Open Source
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New (ISC)²® Official Training Provider ES2 to Further Extend Infosecurity Education in Western Australia
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Red Hat announces Morphlabs as first Certified Cloud Provider in Philippines
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More IT Channel Companies Taking Ownership of Branding and Marketing, New CompTIA Study Finds
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JUST ADDED: Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator — This new certification from the Linux Foundation prepares candidates to charge into the exciting realm of Linux. (Aug. 18)