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What Microsoft Training Program May Mean to Channel
When Microsoft launched its Professional Degree Program at the company’s annual Worldwide Partner Conference last July, the first course was focused on data science. More than 50,000 people have signed up for the course since then, according to Chris Roy, Microsoft senior director of learning services. When the company launched the program, many questions were…
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The Gender Gap in IT: Girls and Technology
The Gender Gap in IT: Girls and Technology The Gender Gap in IT: Girls and Technology At a time when gender and age diversity, as well as ensuring an adequate supply of skilled IT pros for the future, are crucial issues, CompTIA examines factors that discourage girls from entering the tech industry. Parents Role 33%…
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Desperately Seeking Cyber-Security Talent
Desperately Seeking Cyber-Security Talent Desperately Seeking Cyber-Security Talent IT professionals looking to boost their salaries may want to beef up their security skills, along with related certifications. Strong Demand for Security Pros IT decision makers said professionals with experience and certifications in IT security are at the top of their 2016 lists for talent recruitment.…
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IT Skills Gap: CIO Headache, Channel Opportunity
Digital skills IT Skills Gap: CIO Headache, Channel Opportunity CIOs are looking to outsource IT to gain access to skills they don’t have in-house; this opens up key opportunities for IT solution providers. Skills Shortfall 65% of CIOs believe a shortage of talent will prevent their organizations from keeping up with the pace of change,…
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Fast Facts About 5 Types of Tech Training Programs
Tech training Fast Facts About 5 Types of Tech Training Programs A new study from JPMorgan Chase examines five different types of tech training programs, and examines the pluses and minuses of each. Traditional Education: Advantages These more established programs offer recognized credentials, broad skills development and federal funding. Traditional Education: Challenges Universities potentially offer…
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Learn How Red Hat is Combating Cheating on IT Exams
IT certifications increasingly are becoming more important in the industry. Not only can they help IT professionals increase their salary and serve as validation of their knowledge and skill sets, certifications also are considered a valuable hiring tool for recruiters. According to a 2015 CompTIA report, two-thirds of human resource executives said IT certifications were…
