IT Certification Press Releases
Press releases and industry news published by certification vendors, training companies, and other members of the IT certification marketplace.

CompTIA Supports CHANCE in Tech Act
CompTIA issued the following statement from CompTIA Executive Vice President for Public Advocacy Elizabeth Hyman on the introduction of the CHANCE in Tech Act.

New President Takes Over at BCS: The Chartered Institute for IT
Michael Grant has been elected as the President of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT at its AGM on Wednesday 13 March 2019.

ISACA Launches Resources for Building Security Awareness Campaigns Inspired by Marketing Principles
Many information security professionals struggle with developing and implementing security training and awareness programs within their organizations that actually make an impact and are measurable.

Tech Industry Leaders Named to CompTIA Communities Executive Board
CompTIA today announced that 25 executives from companies representing the full breadth of the industry will serve on its Communities Executive Board in 2019.

Almost half of women in IT think gender is their biggest barrier to promotion
Nearly 1 in 2 women (45 percent) working in IT believe their gender is the main barrier to getting ahead in their career.

Keynotes Guy Kawasaki and Sekou Andrews to Inspire Innovation and Artistry at North America CACS in ISACA’s 50th Anniversary Year
Guy Kawasaki, Silicon Valley-based author, speaker, entrepreneur, and evangelist, will deliver the opening keynote to ISACA’s North America CACS Conference.

CompTIA Names 15 Tech Industry Leaders to Advisory Councils Executive Board
CompTIA said today that 15 executives representing companies on the leading edge of new and emerging technologies will serve on its Advisory Councils Executive Board in 2019.

Closing the IT Skills Gap with CompTIA A+
Leading tech industry association offers free networking event on March 14.

ISACA Honored as Most Important Non-Profit Shaping Cybersecurity Industry at SC Media 30th Anniversary Awards
Global association marking its 50th anniversary year among non-profits celebrated for vision and dedication at RSA Conference ceremonies.

CompTIA’s Creating IT Futures Acquires TechGirlz to Inspire and Prepare America’s Future Tech Workforce
Two mission-aligned nonprofits join forces to build a robust pipeline of diverse, motivated, well-trained technologists that address America’s IT workforce gap.

CompTIA Opposes Proposed Tracking Software Legislation in Several States
CompTIA released the following statement regarding legislation that would force states to require the use of tracking software on contract work over a certain size.

ISACA’s State of Cybersecurity 2019 Survey: Retaining Qualified Cybersecurity Professionals Increasingly Challenging for Organizations
Nearly 70 percent believe their cybersecurity teams are understaffed.

CompTIA and Immersive Labs Issue Penetration Testing Challenge
Cybersecurity professionals can demonstrate their penetration testing skills and qualify for prizes.

Creating IT Futures Takes its Successful IT-Ready Career Training Online
Transitioning military, veterans, and military spouses receive preference in class acceptances; applications for first class due April 15.

'Last Mile' Training Innovator Taps Credly to Help Connect Early Career Talent with Careers in Tech
“Last mile” training provider Talent Path today announced a partnership with Credly that will provide those who complete their program with a better way to communicate their skills to employers.

CompTIA Opens Call for Speakers for ChannelCon 2019
IT industry’s premier education, networking and partnering conference returns to Las Vegas.