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

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: The Four Biggest Misconceptions about IT Certifications

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: CCNA for Service Desk Managers and Employees

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: How to Nurture a Future Expert

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: Cybersecurity Certification Comparison