How to Start a Career in IT – 5 Easy Steps

May 17, 2013
Learn how to turn your IT career dreams into reality with QuickCert

  Thinking of starting a career in IT? Don’t hesitate any longer – just do it! Starting a new career shouldn’t be a hassle; it should be the most exciting time for you to finally turn all of those dreams of a better life into reality. Careers in IT continue to top the list of [...]

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Online IT Training Tips and Tricks – 5 ways to gain the most from your training!

May 10, 2013
Discover 5 Must-Have IT Training Tips and Tricks

When considering enrolling in online IT training it doesn’t matter who is paying for it, the bottom line always remains: Extract maximum value from the class to produce maximum results in your job functions, and comprehend the necessary skills to get the job done – it’s the same for everyone. Within this article, I will [...]

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IT Certifications in 2013 – The Top 5 Most Desirable

May 6, 2013

At the beginning of 2013, everyone was trying to figure out and prepare for which IT certifications were going to be in-demand. Now, five months into the year we have a pretty darn good idea of what is in fact, “in-demand.” Whether you are just starting out and looking to begin a career in IT [...]

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Server 2012 Certification Paths

October 10, 2012

Microsoft has announced changes to its Certification Tracks for Windows Server. Some of these changes incorporate a reincarnation of certifications that retired several years ago. Microsoft has brought back the MCSA and the MCSE in their certification learning environment. Not quite the same as what some of us remember them being. MCSA now stands for Microsoft [...]

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Learning is Learning, or is it?

September 28, 2012
Learning

I would like to share with you the different types of learning you will see in the industry or possibly have seen and are not sure which is the one you should be using, or what they all are, or maybe which one you are learning from right now.  After almost 13 years in the [...]

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Why Your Company Must Consider Cloud Computing

March 19, 2012
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Businesses of all types, from start-ups to large enterprises, can benefit from cloud computing. Cloud computing keeps start up expenses low by eliminating the need for expensive servers, software and full-time IT professionals. A monthly fee may be charged to receive access to state-of-the-art servers and applications. Experienced IT professionals are also included in the [...]

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The Top Cities For Tech Jobs In 2012

March 7, 2012
Houston Texas Skyline

Landing a great tech job is a combination of multiple factors. Employees need to have the right combination of skills and location in order to be successful in their job hunt. For most candidates, it’s easy to develop the right skills for jobs they want. QuickCert.com, for example, offers certifications in nearly every category of [...]

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Red Hot: Cisco CCNA Voice Certification

February 28, 2012
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Computer networks are everywhere, whether it is a single computer in the home connecting to the Internet, a laptop in a cafe or multi-site corporations connected with virtual private networks, cloud services and high bandwith web and mail servers. As a result of the widespread use of computer networks, a high demand for computer network [...]

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CompTIA Strata: A Solid IT Foundation

February 23, 2012
Solid IT Foundation

The CompTIA Strata IT Fundamentals Certification provides a solid foundation to expand into other areas of Information Technology. The CompTIA examinations measure the individual’s basic knowledge of computers and IT technology, such as setting up a workstation, installing software onto a PC, setting up basic security on a PC, and an understanding of basic IT [...]

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Is A+ Certification Still A Gateway To IT?

February 21, 2012
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The field of IT is constantly evolving, and with the rapid introduction of new technologies, IT workers must be held to a standard for introductory positions. A+ certification, although currently under scrutiny, is the bedrock for entry-level IT professionals. Understandably, A+ might be slightly outdated and lacks the depth that certain IT positions require, but [...]

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