Computer Certification Articles
How-to articles, expert interviews, and other stories about IT certification.
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Interview: Chris and Margaret Minnick, CIW E-commerce Designer Certification Bible
E-commerce is a hot topic, treatment and authors Chris and Margaret Minnick have chosen the CIW - E-commerce exam (part of the CIW Designer track) as the subject of their new book, CIW E-commerce Designer Certification Bible.
Certified Professional Interview: From Auto Mechanic to Internetworking Ace
- Written by Pat Suarez
Can certification really be used to change careers, pharm boost income, and increase professional satisfaction? Certified professional Ron Anthony says YES!
Certification Leads to Role as Author, Trainer
- Written by Pat Suarez
Read how one woman used Microsoft certification to create a new career path.
Leverage Your Learning Style
- Written by Anne Martinez
Once you identify and understand your personal learning preferences, site learning will become quicker and more enjoyable.
Certification: Is it worth your time?
- Written by Anne Martinez
Getting certified can raise your salary, thumb increase your responsibility, and make your IT job more satisfying.
Totally Free Certification Training
- Written by Anne Martinez
Few of us can stroll in and take a certification exam cold, cough with no prep work, prescription and walk out with a passing score. But you can get prepped without breaking the bank - if you know where to find the best free resources.
Getting certified--who foots the bill?
- Written by Esther Shein
For IT staff members, bronchi paying for IT certification can be a challenge. But with the resulting employer, employee, and even vendor benefits, can you afford not to test yourself?
Test your knowledge with practice exams
- Written by Pat Suarez
Practice tests can help you prepare for and ace certification exams.
Online Certification: Is it Right for You?
- Written by Ray Van Iterson, Brainbench
Pros and cons of IT certifications that can be earned online versus through proctored testing.
Cisco Certification Overview
Unless you've spent the last 10 years trapped in a wiring closet you've heard of certification and its value as a career tool for IT professionals, but do you really understand what is and how you can use it to boost your career?
Real Live Learning
- Written by Anne Martinez
Despite the flood of new products and processes competing to educate you, doctor the oldest, least sexy medium of all is often the most expedient and effective: traditional classroom training.
Log On and Learn
- Written by Anne Martinez
Thanks to the Internet and World Wide Web, generic certification training and preparation materials are only a few mouse clicks away.
Professional Profile: Cheryl Jackson, CISSP, CBCP
- Written by Pat Suarez
From cryptography to telecommunications security and disaster recovery, adiposity the right certifications help prove expertise.
Computer-Based Training Provides Active Learning
- Written by Anne Martinez
Self-paced and readily available, anesthetist CBT is a powerful certification preparation tool.
How Certifications Are Born
- Written by Pat Suarez
Ever wonder just what goes into making an IT certification? We found out for you.