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

New CompTIA A+ Certification Emphasizes the Skills IT Professionals Need to Support Today’s Hybrid Workforce
CompTIA A+, the globally recognized skills certification for technology professionals who provide technical support, has been updated to align with the changing nature of the hybrid workforce.

SANS Institute Partners with Secure Diversity to Launch Leadership Academy to Impact Gender Diversity
SANS Institute (SANS), the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, has partnered with Secure Diversity (SD) to create a leadership academy in cybersecurity for women and underrepresented genders.

CompTIA Among the Best Places to Work in Illinois for the 12th Straight Year
CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, is among 2022 Best Places to Work in Illinois for the 12th consecutive year.

ISACA’s CISM Certification Celebrates 20 Years with Increased Focus on Management of Security Programs and Incident Management
The CISM has been with us for 20 years; CISM exam updates launch 1 June.

(ISC)² Issues Statement Reaffirming its Commitment to DEI in Response to Anti-DEI Legislation
(ISC)² strongly opposes any legislation that obstructs diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in any setting and endangers welfare and freedoms of minority groups.

ISACA Conference North America 2022 Explores Emerging Technologies and Tech Career Development
Lessons learned from cyber breaches and preparing for future risk a focus of the annual event, offered both in New Orleans and virtually.

America Succeeds and CompTIA Take on the Durable Skills Challenge
Nonprofit organizations working to define, develop and assess the skills that are key to success in the 21st Century workforce.

US Adds Tech Jobs, New Businesses in the Face of Pandemic Challenges, CompTIA State of the Tech Workforce Report Reveals
Nearly 80,000 jobs added in 2021, 2% employment growth projected for 2022.

(ISC)² is Accepting Nominations for the 2022 Global Achievement Awards
Annual awards honor industry excellence, leadership and volunteerism that help advance the cybersecurity profession.

Enrollment Underway for CompTIA Tech Career Academy Summer 2022 Term
IT-Ready Technical Support (Online) Program prepares students for employment in IT with no prior experience or degrees necessary.

State of the Cybersecurity Workforce: New ISACA Research Shows Highest Retention Difficulties in Years
Sixty percent report difficulty retaining qualified cybersecurity professionals, up seven points from last year.

CompTIA, Project Management Institute (PMI) Join Forces to Deliver Comprehensive Cross-Industry Professional Training Offerings
Groups aim to enhance technical and project management skills in multiple industries.

Red Hat Lowers Barriers to Artificial Intelligence Projects with Red Hat OpenShift
Red Hat OpenShift 4.10 adds new capabilities in support of AI, along with NVIDIA AI Enterprise 2.0 certification to help streamline development and fuel innovation around intelligent applications.

Raytheon Intelligence & Space to Award $30,000 in Cybersecurity Scholarships Through (ISC)²
Scholarship created to improve the diversity, equity and inclusion in the cybersecurity industry.

Mayank Prakash announced as President of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Mayank Prakash FBCS has been announced as the new President of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, with a call for governments and businesses to use technology as a force for good.

CompTIA Honors Tech Leaders with 2022 North America Spotlight Awards
Members recognized for outstanding commitments to advancing technology industry.