Certifications

Reminder: "Cert success story" contest ends June 30th

As some of you may already be aware, one of our bloggers, Ed Tittel, is currently running a contest on his blog IT Career JumpStart. The contest is called Share Your Certification Success Story, Win an MS Voucher, and the six winners who share the best stories about someone whose life was affected...

Prep materials for VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

What are your recommendations for cert prep study materials -- especially CBT -- for the VMware Certified Professional? Are there official CBT materials? If so, would someone mind pointing me to it. Thanks. Moderator Note: This is a submitted question

Networking certifications

I want to learn computer networking but I wanna get a career certificate, is that good enough?

Seeking answer for IBM Blade Center WorkShop 1

Hello I am currently taking IBM Blade Center Certification with out attending any class. I have down loaded all teh red books related subject matter. I am still having problems answering some question. Test is XW0011R3.20 dose any one out there have any ideas how I am able to master this test....

CCNA

What is the easiest way to study for the ccna

Information Systems Security or Computer and Information Science Degree?

I am roughly one year from graduating with my B.S. in Information Systems Security. So far, I've completed my general education requirements, and am now beginning my core and major classes. Lately, I've found myself second-guessing my decision of ISS: is an ISS degree such a good idea? Or should...

IT Career advice

Please note: The following question was recently submitted by a user via e-mail: I am kindly requesting you to assist me.I am university graduate.I did Degree in Library and Information Science,of which i was majoring in two subject, Library Science and I.T.So i want to divert my career totally to...

Career and certifications on Microsoft Platform

I am CCNA, MCP certified and doing MCSE. I am looking forward for SMS and Exchange Certifications. Please advise on what should I do for the best in career? any other course recommendations

Building an IT networking career with CCNA, Linux skills and an electrical engineering degree

I'm 40 years old and hope to earn my Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) in a couple of months. I've really been studying hard. I'm also taking a Linux course and I started a graduate program in InfoSec. I earned a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1990, but I've been out of the industry for...

What are core areas IT hiring managers are looking for?

I've completed A+, and I'm about to take my Network+ test in a 2 weeks. If you were a hiring manager that took notice to my A+ and Network+, what are 3-4 of the "most current core areas" and "strong technical gifts" that you would use to rate me as an asset to your team or any organization's team? ...

Certification for NGN systems?

I am working for a Telecom company as a NGN technician. So, our softswitch have been using the Sun server. I would like to become an expert with this equipment, that's why I've decided to attend a SCSA on Solaris 10. My question is: Which are the appropriate courses I should take to become an...

Which practice skills should I concentrate on to become an entry level Network Administrator?

I am learning CCNA course now. I would like to get a job as NW adminstrator fresher. Which practicle skills ( configurations of most used switches/ routers, NW troubleshooting utilities....etc ) do I need to concentrate on?

Certification recommendation?

I have a Bachelor's in Business Administration and have worked in the field of office administration for over 10 years. I have recently been given the option to move over to IT Compliance as a Risk Analyst. My boss the CIO feels this would be a great field for me to get into. The only issue is the...

With classes but no hands-on experience, should I try for CCENT or N+?

I have a general understanding of networking protocols, infrastructure, etc., after having taken a 400 level university class on networking and telecom. I believe that I have a good foundation to pursue Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT), at minimum. Would you still recommend the...

Which certification would you suggest for a network admin in a telco?

I am an assistant network administrator in a telecom company, and I want to earn some certifications. I now have a MCP 2005. Which track should I choose next? And how can I start studying for that?

Are network certification courses worth the money?

Hello. I am 39 years old. I have no degree and am currently considering a change of career. I am looking at IT as I have had some limited experience in the field of Web page maintenance (html) and flash development (action script) for an online holiday bookings company. However, this experience...

CCNA vs Jobs?

Hi there,can i get a job after completing CCNA?

IT Business

Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone could give me advice on what's a good IT degree to start in a business? I was thinking of getting a CCNA and some other certifications and then starting some sort of business, but I don't really know what is good at the moment. Doesn't necessarily have to...

SAP Certifications

I have BBA and 10 years experience in IT system Design. Which module in SAP would be suitable for me

Certification sites for Synon?

Hello, Please can anyone suggest some good certification sites or courses for Synon or DB2 400. Except the ones from IBM. Synon is more broadly needed!!