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What Do We Mean When We Say: Platform Engineering
What Do We Mean When We Say: Platform Engineering

Information technology (IT) evolves and expands quickly enough that it can be hard to keep up with new technology and new terminology. Today we unpack the conversation around "platform engineering."

CompTIA Is Making a New Mark on the IT Certification Industry
CompTIA Is Making a New Mark on the IT Certification Industry

With a planned 2024 launch of three expert-level certifications, CompTIA is adding key rungs to its certification ladders. The new credentials will also have a new brand: X.

The Benefits of IT Internships and Volunteering
The Benefits of IT Internships and Volunteering

Putting your professional or newly acquired IT skills to work for free may sound counterintuitive. There are good and worthwhile reasons, however, to volunteer your expertise, or accept a position as an intern.

An Exceptional Deal on Courseware for CompTIA Credentials
An Exceptional Deal on Courseware for CompTIA Credentials

Until August 13, Mashable is offering "lifetime" access to a training bundle that covers no fewer than 13 CompTIA certification training courses. And you won't believe your eyes when you see how much it costs.

Who Invented the Computer? A Bunch of Writers
Who Invented the Computer? A Bunch of Writers

GoCertify continues its tour of the history of the world's most consequential invention. In today's installment: people who like to write about technology.

The Current Dearth of AI Certifications Seems Likely to Continue
The Current Dearth of AI Certifications Seems Likely to Continue

AI certification is a blank slate. There are doubtless credentials being developed, but nothing that's ready now for eager IT professionals.

Expert Opinion: Should AI Be Used to Develop IT Certification Exams?
Expert Opinion: Should AI Be Used to Develop IT Certification Exams?

Everyone is excited about the potential for AI to make life easier. Could AI assist the teams of humans in charge of creating IT certification exams?

U.S. Supreme Court Says No to Biden Loan Forgiveness Plan
U.S. Supreme Court Says No to Biden Loan Forgiveness Plan

At the end of June, the Supreme Court struck down President Biden's plan to forgive more than $400 billion worth of students loans. Ed Tittel assesses the decision and ponders what may come next.

Who Invented the Computer? Gary Thuerk and Spam
Who Invented the Computer? Gary Thuerk and Spam

GoCertify continues its tour of the history of the world's most consequential invention. In today's installment: no one's favorite e-meal ... er, mail.

U.S. Jobs: Slowing Growth, Stable Unemployment
U.S. Jobs: Slowing Growth, Stable Unemployment

The pace of job growth is finally slowing down. At the same time, unemployment is also low. Ed Tittel takes everything in and offers his assessment of where the job market is at.