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By CompTIA
| June 21, 2016
CompTIA is proud of our certifications’ use in the global workforce. With exams available in several languages covering the most commonly used technology and operating systems, CompTIA certifications don’t just have worldwide appeal - they’re universal. Whether you’re human, superhuman or another species entirely, there’s a CompTIA certification out there for you.
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By Matthew Stern
| June 20, 2016
In her year-long cybersecurity course at McKinley Technology High School in Washington, D.C., Melanie Wiscount teaches her students a real-world understanding of the ever-changing world of cybersecurity – and helps them get the career endorsement of CompTIA Security+ certification.
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By Matthew Stern
| June 14, 2016
Brian Richards and Tenette Prevatte – two long-time IT pros – have seen big changes in the day-to-day work of a server administrator, and as subject matter experts for the CompTIA Server+ exam, they’re making sure CompTIA certified pros are set up to handle them.
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By Natalie Hope McDonald
| June 09, 2016
Remote workforces are terrific productivity boosters that more and more companies are embracing, particularly in tech. But working from home does have its challenges. It helps to stick to a schedule, establish a proper work space, take breaks, embrace social routines and avoid distractions.
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By Daniel Margolis
| June 06, 2016
People often talk about how IT is a male-dominated industry, but rarely do something to directly change this. The Creating IT Futures Foundation recently took such a step, graduating its first IT-Ready class intentionally made up of women – drawn from a diverse range of ages and ethnicities. The ceremony was a mixture of raw emotion and humor.
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By Matthew Stern
| June 01, 2016
The small mountain country of Lesotho, which is surrounded entirely by South Africa, faces both the economic and technological challenges of a developing country. The career of IT professional Ramakopoi Seeiso shows that CompTIA certification, along with passion and enthusiasm for technology, play a critical role in the nation meeting these challenges.
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By Matthew Stern
| May 27, 2016
Jacob Brady, sales engineer at NetScout, spent eight years in the Marine Corps. His experience working on military networks, and his CompTIA certifications, set him on the path to a successful civilian IT career. Since then he hasn’t stopped building his skills, his career and his certifications for a second.
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By Daniel Margolis
| May 24, 2016
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce presented Pathways to Pipelines this week, featuring a panel moderated by Rex Huppke, workplace columnist with the Chicago Tribune. On the panel were Gretchen Koch, executive director with the Creating IT Futures Foundation, Eujin Kwak, Midwest campus recruiting specialist with Protiviti, and Sandee Kastrul, co-founder and president of i.c.stars.
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By Seth Robinson
| May 20, 2016
It used to be a clear sign of geekiness. People who were into Linux would rave about its benefits and flexibility… as long as you knew how to install your own OS, dig around for the hardware drivers you needed and be a master of command-line instructions. The world has changed, though, and Linux is growing out of its pigeonhole to become a powerful force in today’s digital climate.
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By Jamie Marturano
| May 18, 2016
Cities and markets have an allure. They have a strength that draws people, and when those people stay, that’s when the city develops its vibe. We’ve identified ten parts of the U.S. where the vibe is skewing toward IT, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
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