Colin Schmit
At StormWind Studios, we understand that hands-on experience is crucial for mastering cloud technologies. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Azure Range, a dedicated sandbox environment built to provide you with real-world hands-on skills working directly with the Azure cloud platform. Key Features of the Azure Range The Azure Range offers direct access to […] Read More
Colin Schmit
We have mentioned in other blog posts that StormWind Studios is focused on building courses that focus on solving the roadblocks of today’s e-learning world. Here are four characteristics of microlearning, and what this style of training offers: Time-boxed knowledge Diagnostic-driven personalization Sequential skill stacking Just-in-time application The StormWind Studios Bytes Framework Our approach to […] Read More
Colin Schmit
Why Microlearning Works for IT Training StormWind Bytes leverages the science of microlearning to deliver radically shorter classes without sacrificing effectiveness. By focusing on specific learning objectives and eliminating unnecessary content, we help you acquire and retain critical IT knowledge more efficiently. Our approach is simple: deliver high-impact, clearly defined, results-centric training that fits into […] Read More
Colin Schmit
The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving rapidly, and it’s crucial for future leaders in the tech industry to stay updated. Today, we’re diving into the latest advancements from OpenAI and their popular chatbot, ChatGPT. Here are some of the latest and greatest developments to look forward to: ChatGPT’s New Voice Features: OpenAI recently […] Read More
Colin Schmit
Author: Dan Young, CCIE, PMP and VP of Operations at StormWind Having a team or even an individual who can troubleshoot spectacularly is game changing. Persistent issues can be solved, acute outages can be mitigated, and life is better when you have confidence that if anything goes wrong, it can be fixed. With so many […] Read More
Colin Schmit
Author: Dan Young, CCIE, PMP and VP of Operations at StormWind Pursuing any certification is good for you, personally and professionally. It gets you energized, reengaged, and arms you with a measure of knowledge. However, you likely want to get the most out of your effort, because your time is precious. And not getting a […] Read More
Colin Schmit
Author: Dan Young, CCIE, PMP and VP of Operations at StormWind Managers spend a good deal of their time looking for methods to motivate and optimize their team. IT managers can accomplish both goals by offering certification pathways to their teams. There are certainly pros and cons of IT certifications. You certainly are already aware […] Read More
Colin Schmit
Author: Dan Young, CCIE, PMP and VP of Operations at StormWind If you’re like me, a lot of what jump-started your IT career were certifications. I got my first job because I had my A+, MCSE NT 4.0, and N+. To develop my career, I pursued Cisco certs, including CCIE, which established me further. But […] Read More
Colin Schmit
Have you ever needed to YouTube a quick fix for something around the house and you end up getting a 15 minute video that spends 14 minutes on the history of screwdrivers and 1 minute on the actual fix you needed? This is what we hope to accomplish with our Succinct Held Online Remote Training […] Read More
Colin Schmit
COVID-19, AKA “coronavirus” just become the first pandemic in my lifetime. There are many people that will be negatively impacted by the social restrictions, economic impact or worse still, themselves or someone they know gets illness. As an IT person and one who is naturally risk averse, my concern goes to what risks this virus […] Read More