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Certifications Key to Tech Contracting Jobs: Dice Report
By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published February 09, 2012
Forty percent of technology consultants say their certifications helped them land a job.
Tags: IT jobs, IT certifications
Peer Pressure Drives Many to Acquire Security Certifications
By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published July 27, 2011
A new survey finds that 54 percent of IT security pros believe certifications helped them get a promotion or a new job.
Tags: IT certifications
VMware Debuts New Certifications and Toolkits
By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published February 10, 2011
The virtualization vendor offers new solutions in an effort to continue to build market share.
Tags: VMware, IT certifications, toolkit, IT Jobs/Salary
Microsoft Debuts Tech Certifications for Students
By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published July 08, 2010
Microsoft aims to give college students a chance to get a starter certification in technology before they enter the job market.
Tags: certification, IT Jobs/Salary, Microsoft, Certifications, IT certifications
The Top 10 IT Certifications
By James Maguire | Article Published March 15, 2010
Based on a survey of 17,000 technology professionals, the list of most profitable IT certifications spans software, networking and security. Which ones offer the most career advancement?
Tags: IT certifications, security certification, IT Jobs/Salary, certification, IT jobs
Are Developer Certifications Worthless?
By Eric Spiegel | Article Published March 15, 2010
Some developers disdain IT certifications, yet in a tight job market they can make all the difference. A veteran project manager talks about his experience with a team of developers.
Tags: Certifications, programmer salary, developers, certification, IT certifications
IT Certifications On A Shoestring Budget
By Eric Geier | Article Published April 20, 2009
IT certifications can boost your career, yet preparing for them can be costly. Here are resources to help you get ready without spending a fortune.
Tags: IT career, IT certifications, Google, IT hiring trends, Cisco
Studying for Tech Certifications on a Budget
By Eric Geier | Article Published April 14, 2009
IT certifications can boost your career, yet preparing for them can be costly. Here are resources to help you get ready without spending a fortune.
Tags: IT certification, Cisco, Google, IT Jobs/Salary, IT certifications
The Growing Importance Of Virtualization Certification
By Lynn Haber | Article Published September 08, 2008
As demand for IT professionals with virtualization skills increases, certification can be a difference-maker for job hunters.
Tags: virtualization, Microsoft, Linux, VMware, IT certifications
New Cisco Certs Aim At Networking Skills Shortage
By Lynn Haber | Article Published September 04, 2008
With three recently introduced Cisco Systems CCNA concentrations, the equipment vendor takes a first step toward bridging the networking skills gap.
Tags: wireless, IT certifications, Cisco, VoIP, services
IT Salaries, 2003-2008
By James Maguire | Article Published March 19, 2008
This list of IT salaries for every year from 2003 to 2008 reveals that tech salaries are affected by a wide array of factors. IT salaries for programmers, analysts, managers, and many others.
Tags: IT job, jobs, IT Jobs/Salary, IT, IT certifications
Be Prepared To Pay More For Tech Expertise
By Judy Mottl | Article Published February 05, 2008
Bigger paychecks coming for network admins, Web specialists and those leading specific tech efforts.
Tags: IT certifications, hiring tech talent, IT Jobs/Salary, developers, IT salary
Does Linux Certification Matter?
By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published July 04, 2007
Jim Lacey, CTO of the Linux Professional Institute, talks about trends in Linux certification.
Tags: Windows, Microsoft, Red Hat, IT certifications, Linux
What's the Most Profitable IT Certification?
By James Maguire | Article Published June 08, 2007
While most IT certifications fell in value during the last six months, one category of certification has bucked the trend and produced higher salaries.
Tags: IT certification, IT certifications, Cisco, IT career, IT salary
Does IT Certification Matter Anymore?
By James Maguire | Article Published May 09, 2007
The value of IT certification changes as technology changes, so it benefits tech workers to stay current with employers’ attitudes toward certs.
Tags: VoIP, IT certifications, SOA, wireless, IT career
Linux Certification: Vendor-Specific or Vendor-Neutral?
By James Maguire | Article Published January 18, 2007
Plenty of organizations offer Linux certification, with some geared for a specific flavor and some focusing on Linux overall. What’s the best option?
Tags: Linux, Linux certification, IT certifications, Red Hat, open source
Top Four IT Certification Categories
By James Maguire | Article Published September 28, 2006
Should you earn a certification? If so, what types of certifications are the most profitable?
Tags: IT career, IT certifications, instant messaging, Microsoft, Vista
Play the Certification Game to Win
By Paul Rubens | Article Published January 06, 2006
Is there any point in spending the money and taking the time to get a higher certification? And if so, which is the best investment?
Tags: Cisco, IT certifications, Microsoft, Sarbanes-Oxley, VoIP