Training

Convincing Your Boss to Give You Development Time

Leslie Stevens-Huffman,

October 10, 2017

Even though tech pros have access to a plethora of free training programs and open-source projects, finding the time to pursue professional development is easier said …

Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle: Cloud Training and Certification

William Terdoslavich,

September 27, 2017

At this juncture, the cloud is “old” technology. Nonetheless, businesses are still switching over from their existing tech stacks to cloud-native platforms. And that, of course, …

A New Path to Earning Your Tech Certification?

June 15, 2017

Cisco has announced a new Continuing Education Program that allows certified tech pros to earn their re-certification by racking up credits through ongoing coursework, rather than …

Can an Average Worker Become an Elite One?

William Terdoslavich,

May 24, 2017

It seems as if every tech firm attempts to find and hire the “10x developer,” a mythical creature who is capable of designing a complex system …

Deciding Whether a Certification is Worth It

February 6, 2017

Are you deciding whether to pursue certifications in a specific technology? As you explore your options, you’ll need to decide whether a particular certification is even …

Tech Training Should Align with Business Goals

October 13, 2016

Fewer than half of tech leaders are able to align their training and development programs with desired business outcomes, according to a TEKsystems survey of more …

Breaking Into Tech with an Apprenticeship

Leslie Stevens-Huffman,

September 28, 2016

It’s always been hard to land a job in tech without real-world experience. Now, thanks to a recent expansion in apprenticeships, you can actually get paid …

Tech Opportunities Abound as E-Learning Grows

July 1, 2016

Corporate learning—programs that teach employees about a particular skill or concept—relies increasingly on technology, and thus offers a range of opportunities for programmers, QA specialists, media …

Free Online Courses to Boost Your Tech Career

Leslie Stevens-Huffman,

June 2, 2016

The growth of free online college courses and training programs has made it possible to enhance your résumé or acquire foundational knowledge at a pace that …

Getting Your Employer to Pay for Training

March 25, 2016

Whether you’re a programmer, Big Data analyst, or cybersecurity expert, your employer expects you to have the skills necessary to do your job. That means tech …

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