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MCSA: Windows 8 Titles in the Offing

Microsoft released Windows 8 on October 26, 2012, to some fanfare. Since then, there's been considerable hoopla over the Windows 8 user interface, and its touch-oriented features and functions. But MS is still plowing ahead with various certifications built around its newest desktop OS -- most notably, the MCSA: Windows 8 -- controversy notwithstanding. And now, it looks like publishers of study guides for the exams involved in this credential are starting to catch up with the subject matter.

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By Ed TittelCommentsMay 15, 2013

Topics: Browse by Cert,MCSE,Microsoft,MCSA

Microsoft, CompTIA Also Part of Joint Task Force

Last week, I blogged about Cisco's role in a White House sponsored Task Force that aims to help returning military personnel with appropriate Military Occupation Specialties (MOS) get into meaningful civilian employment. In particular, Cisco seeks to identify various specialty codes (all the major branches of the military have them) that would be appropriate for its entry-level CCNA Routing and Switching. And, as I had already guessed, both CompTIA and Microsoft are also in on this initiative, known as the IT Training and Certification Partnership.

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By Ed TittelCommentsMay 8, 2013

Topics: Developers,CCNA Routing and Switching,Cisco,Java,CCENT,IT Security,Network Support,Browse by Technology,PC Hardware Repair/Support,Browse by Cert,A+,Other Microsoft,Microsoft,MCSA,Other IT Certifications,Security+,CompTIA,Database

Cert-related Textbooks Ideal for Self-Study, Too

In following and observing IT certification learning and study habits over nearly two decades now, the ratio of those who self-study to pursue credentials has remained fairly constant at over half the overall population (probably in the 55-60 percent range). That means aspiring and practicing IT professionals are always on the lookout for good self-study materials. To aid them in their search for same, I suggest another category of publications that they might not otherwise consider -- namely, college textbooks that aim at specific certification exams or credentials.

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By Ed TittelCommentsApril 24, 2013

Topics: CCNA Routing and Switching,Cisco,CCNA Concentrations,Browse by Cert,A+,MCSE,Microsoft,Network+,MCSA,CISSP,Other IT Certifications,Security+,CompTIA

More Big News from the Big Data Front

I blogged here last week about big opportunities for both certification and employment in the general areas of big data, data science, data analytics, and so forth. Since then, I've gotten lots of e-mail and several other items have posted that underscore my original contention that this is a niche ripe with potential long-term career value for IT professionals.

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By Ed TittelCommentsMarch 20, 2013

Topics: Developers,Professional Certifications,Browse by Technology,Browse by Cert,SOA Certified Professional (SOACP),Other Microsoft,Microsoft,Other IT Certifications,Financial,Database

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