Career Path

Navigating the World of Agile Project Management Certifications

Colin Schmit

In today’s fast-paced business environment, project management methodologies are constantly evolving. With terms like Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum floating around, it can be overwhelming to decide which career path to pursue in project management. As the world demands more flexibility and responsiveness from teams, Agile methodologies have become popular frameworks for project management and software […] Read More

The Evolution of IT Skills: Why CompTIA Certifications are More Relevant Than Ever

Colin Schmit

In the ever-changing landscape of IT, staying relevant is key. And for beginners, there’s no better way to get your foot in the door than by earning a CompTIA certification. CompTIA, or the Computing Technology Industry Association, offers a range of certifications that validate your understanding of various IT fundamentals. From the A+ certification, which […] Read More

Fuel Your IT Career with Excitement and Growth

Colin Schmit

The key to a successful career in IT is finding a domain that excites you and pushes you to overcome challenges and conquer new frontiers. With a multitude of fascinating certifications available, the tech landscape is a playground for those who are passionate and eager to grow.   In this blog, we will delve into […] Read More

A Case for Network+ as a First Certification

Colin Schmit

If you are a team leader or manager in an IT team, you doubtless work with individuals with varying levels of expertise and disciplines in the field of IT. Established, seasoned IT professionals grow their knowledge and certifications over time to great heights, sometimes reaching levels where they are deemed to be experts. On the […] Read More

Turning Your IT Career Back into a Hobby

Colin Schmit

Most of us in IT got started in IT because we had some lead-in interest that helped us make the transition easier. For me, the VP of Operations at StormWind, I played video games. And so, the natural hobby that led me to IT was building PCs, gaming rigs, coding games, and optimizing the system […] Read More

Finding Time to Study (Against All Odds)

Colin Schmit

To get that next certification or block of knowledge under your belt, you’re going to need to study. And to study you need to carve out life’s most precious resource, time. Even with the best intentions, we often struggle to find the time to study consistently. How much thought have you put into analyzing your […] Read More

The Four Biggest Misconceptions about IT Certifications

Colin Schmit

IT certifications have existed for about three decades now. Most people have an opinion of them too. You might feel quite strongly about IT certifications. People either tolerate them, love them, or scorn them. Misconception 1: If you earn a certification, that means you’ll earn more money. Reality: Very few organizations will compensate differently purely […] Read More

CCNA for Service Desk Managers and Employees

Colin Schmit

There are many reasons why Service Desk managers or a Service Desk employees benefit from obtaining a CCNA certification. Raymond Lacoste, Cisco/AWS/ITIL instructor, has worked with many individuals that are Service Desk employees, and he truly believes that gaining core competencies from the CCNA will accelerate your career faster than skipping ahead in Cisco’s learning […] Read More

How to Nurture a Future Expert

Colin Schmit

Author: Dan Young, CCIE, PMP and VP of Operations at StormWind If you have the luxury of a team that is talented, driven, and hungry always for the next level, you may need to manage to lofty aspirational goals. Individuals with the innate ability to become an expert in an area often need to be […] Read More

Cybersecurity Certification Comparison

Colin Schmit

Author: Dan Young, CCIE, PMP and VP of Operations at StormWind Cybersecurity is an essential need for organizations, and proper training will better prepare your team to handle an array of troubleshooting needs. A good place to start is to review main vendor-neutral IT security certification paths and requirements through ISC2, EC-Council, SANS, CompTIA and […] Read More