Blog :: Cert Prep Online Screencasts On the Way...
Hi everyone. If you have not been periodically checking out the Video Tutorials section of the InformIT Certification Reference Guide (and why wouldn't you be doing that? *hint hint nudge nudge*), then...
View ArticleBlog :: Pluses and Minus of Cert Prep Online
Hey—what's up? Today I want to review some of the pluses, and the one minus, that I see with our new Cert Prep Online test-prep product.
View ArticleBlog :: Does Your Department Require IT Certification?
Earning IT certifications to gain entry into the information technology industry is all well and good, as is certifying to gain a better position in the future. However, have you ever worked a job...
View ArticleBlog :: IT Certification On the Job: An Analogy
We all know people who hold deep prejudices against IT certifications. In many cases these negative attitudes are rooted in past experiences with so-called "paper tigers"; in other words, individuals...
View ArticleBlog :: Making Time For Certification Study
The scenario: you are unhappy with your current professional position. You have resolved to attain one or more IT certifications in order to gain a stronger foothold in the job market. However, your...
View ArticleBlog :: Certification Options for Linux Administrators
What's up? Let's discuss certification options for Linux administrators, shall we? For those who aren't sure what Linux is, Wikipedia defines Linux (pronounced phonetically as LIH-nuhks) as "is a...
View ArticleBlog :: Zend PHP Certification
My friend Marcus Whitney, who is quite a maverick (ouch--did I just use that word?) in the PHP space, turned me on to Zend certification a number of years ago.
View ArticleBlog :: Ruby Certifications
If you are a software developer, then you most likely already know all about Ruby. For those of you who are more interested in systems administration, let's talk a moment about Ruby, because it is an...
View ArticleBlog :: How to Use Flash Cards to Prepare for IT Certification Exams
Hi everyone. I humbly submit to you that using flash cards can be a fruitful method for late-stage IT certification exam preparation. Today I would like to explain in practical terms what flash cards...
View ArticleBlog :: Final-Stage Exam Prep: The Brain Dump
A-HA: I won your attention (albeit cheaply) with the reference to "brain dump" in this post title, didn't I? Well, I'm afraid that my usage of the term brain dump has no direct relation to today's...
View ArticleBlog :: Late-Stage Exam-Prep Deluxe: Cert Flash Cards Online
I promised you a sneak peek at a wonderful new late-stage exam-prep application we at Pearson are preparing for launch in the next month.
View ArticleBlog :: ITIL Certification Link Dump
Before I get into the conceptual deep water of how the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v3 certification works and how you can become certified, I thought it salient to assemble a list of hyperlinks...
View ArticleBlog :: On Pursuing The ITIL V3 Foundation Certification
The beginning of the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) V3 certification path lies in their Foundations exam. In this post I will teach you how to attain this credential by using self-study and with a...
View ArticleBlog :: On Pursuing the ITIL V3 Intermediate Certification
In my last post I taught you how you can achieve the ITIL V3 Foundation certification by self-study. Unfortunately, earning your ITIL V3 Intermediate credential is a bit trickier. Follow me into the...
View ArticleBlog :: On Pursuing the ITIL V3 Expert Certification
This post is a continuation of a series in which we cover the ITIL V3 certification track.
View ArticleBlog :: What is a PC Technician?
Fundamentally, computer technician is another way of saying computer 'repair person,' a label not appreciated by some but one that describes the job adequately enough. PC technicians are the tinkerers...
View ArticleBlog :: On Becoming a VMware Certified Instructor (VCI)
In today's post I will teach you how you can become a VMware Certified Instructor (VCI), should you possess the aptitude and desire to do so.
View ArticleBlog :: PC Repair Certifications Besides the CompTIA A+
As you probably know, CompTIA appears to have the computer repair technician certification market tied up fairly tightly with their A+ title. In this post I will endeavor to locate some alternative...
View ArticleBlog :: The Professional Technical Trainer (PTT) Certification
The Professional Technical Trainer (PTT) certification is a vendor-neutral credential offered by the International Assocation of Information Technology Trainers (ITrain). ITrain is a non-profit...
View ArticleBlog :: Options for Renewing Your CCNA Certification
Hello there. The other day I received a message from a Certification Reference Guide reader who expressed concern over how he should approach the renewal of his Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)...
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