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CompTIA’s new e-Learning certificates a step in right direction
By Sean Wilkins ⋅ May 9, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
CompTIA now offers e-learning, an online solution for courses in cloud, mobility and security. We outline the different certifications available and discuss who should pursue them.
Which cloud certification is right for you?
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ April 10, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
As cloud computing gets even more common, it’s important to think about getting certified in cloud technologies in order to remain competitive. Should you wait for CompTIA Cloud+ or get a vendor-specific cert? We discuss the benefits of the various options.
Start your career with the right IT certifications
By Sean Wilkins ⋅ March 11, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
The IT certification landscape is large and diverse. Since technology from different vendors like Microsoft, Citrix and VMware changes frequently, knowing the impact on your career and be difficult to understand. Use this guide to make sure you start your certification exam prep efforts with the right path in mind.
CompTIA Announces New Communities and Partner Programs
By Chris Magiet ⋅ February 7, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
The IT cert organization, CompTIA, recently made some additions to their community outreach programs, called Mobility and Advancing Women in IT. See what CompTIA is trying to accomplish with these new initiatives, plus some more announcements about membership.
CompTIA’s Continuing Education Program Explained: Should You Take Part in It?
By Mike Lata ⋅ December 10, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
We discuss CompTIA’s Continuous Education program and remind you to keep track of your certifications and make sure they are up to date.
Get to Know More About CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician Certificate
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ September 24, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
Learn about CompTIA’s newest certification, CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician, and what this certification could mean in the growing field of healthcare IT. This specialized part of IT is growing especially because of new federal regulations related to technology used in the healthcare industry, as well as the introduction of electronic medical records that depend on cloud infrastructure.
How to Use the Route Command
By Chris Magiet ⋅ August 23, 2012 ⋅ 13:29 ⋅ Post a comment
Watch how to use the Windows command prompt to add, delete, print, and change a router using the route command in an exclusive video lesson from CompTIA Network+ training by Ed Liberman.
How to Become a Network Admin with Network+
By Chris Magiet ⋅ August 16, 2012 ⋅ 3:32 ⋅ Post a comment
Here’s Ed Liberman explaining the process of becoming a network administrator with an entry-level certification such as CompTIA Network+. Ed outlines the value in the vendor-neutral IT certification and how you can place it within your personal career goals.
How to Terminate a CAT-5 Cable
By Chris Magiet ⋅ August 9, 2012 ⋅ 12:43 ⋅ One comment
In this live video demo from Ed Liberman’s CompTIA Network+ course, learn how to terminate a Cat5 cable using a crimping tool, scissors, and an RJ45 jack.
Earn the New Network+ Certification: New CompTIA Training Out
By Chris Magiet ⋅ August 7, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
Get the most out of your knowledge of networking fundamentals and earn the new CompTIA Network+ certification. We have a completely new course the meets the updates between CompTIA’s N10-004 and N10-005 exams, and teaches you the essential concepts for working with computer networking technologies in today’s industry.
The Real Definition of Cloud Computing
By Chris Magiet ⋅ July 26, 2012 ⋅ 4:32 ⋅ Post a comment
Here’s the definition of cloud computing according to vExpert David Davis. This video from CompTIA Cloud Essentials training answers questions about how cloud computing is actually adopted to the datacenter.
Private Cloud 101: Evolving the Datacenter
By Chris Magiet ⋅ July 19, 2012 ⋅ 7:13 ⋅ Post a comment
David Davis explains the basics of using a private cloud for your datacenter infrastructure in this Cloud Essentials video lesson. Learn the principles of design as well as management processes.
4 Key Providers of IaaS Solutions
By Chris Magiet ⋅ July 12, 2012 ⋅ 6:49 ⋅ Post a comment
Get an inside look at four different providers of cloud computing software (VMware, Doyenz, Bluelock, Amazon Web Services) in this video lesson from CompTIA Cloud Essentials training by David Davis.
New CompTIA Cloud Essentials Video Training
By David Davis ⋅ July 10, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments
Cloud Computing is the hottest tech topic today, yet many IT pros still don’t really know what it is and how it works. Our new CompTIA Cloud Essentials Training is here to help you demonstrate your cloud computing knowledge and build a foundation for a career in the cloud.
Earn Your CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) Designation
By Ben Bedo ⋅ March 26, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
Sometimes the frustrating part about planning your IT certification path has to do with vendor-specific certification programs. Say you have experience with multiple technologies. How do you decide which one to pursue first? The CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) Designation provides a vendor-neutral option for IT pros looking to expand their credentials as trainers.
Public Key Infrastructure: An Overview of PKI
By Chris Magiet ⋅ December 29, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment
In this video from CompTIA Security+ Training, Lisa gives an overview of PKI, or Public Key Infrastructure, and how it is used as a guideline for encrypting data.
New Training Release: CompTIA Security Plus Training
By Chris Magiet ⋅ December 27, 2011 ⋅ One comment
Our new CompTIA course has been updated to meet the requirements of the new SY0-301 exam, and goes above beyond with brand new lessons for each topic relating to Security Plus. Break into one of the fastest growing fields in IT with CompTIA Security Plus Training taught by TrainSignal’s own Lisa Szpunar!
The New CompTIA Security+ (Exam SY0-301) Certification Guide
By Benjamin Roussey ⋅ December 19, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment
Earlier this year, CompTIA announced a revision to their popular Security+ certification which resulted in an updated exam: SY0-301. Learn about the new Security+ exam requirements and how you can prepare for the certification.
New Training Release: CompTIA Linux+ Training
By Kasia Lorenc ⋅ November 30, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments
Linux might not be as ubiquitous as Windows, but its steady growth in usage, jobs, salaries and opportunities is nothing to sneeze at. Why Linux? According to the Linux Foundation, Linux related jobs have grown 80% over the past 5 years, while indeed.com lists the average salary for Linux Administrators at $86,000 in the US. [...]
IT Certification Update: November 2010
By Mike Rodriguez ⋅ November 23, 2010 ⋅ One comment
A lot has happened in the IT certification world over the past few weeks. CompTIA has announced a brand new certification plus an update to one of their most popular certifications. The Linux Professional Institute is working on a new enterprise level exam and Cisco has just completed a major revision to many of its [...]