Investing in certification is a winning business proposition for employees, prospective clients, and companies as a whole.
- By Richard Sheldon
- 04/01/1999
Beyond the obvious differences, these two designations have uncanny similarities. Harry ponders the MCSE vs. MBA question and asks, “Why not get both?”
- By Harry Brelsford
- 04/01/1999
We interviewed a handful of Microsoft Certified Professionals who told us that their companies treat them like crown jewels. Here’s what they had to say about their companies, their benefits—and their plans to stick around.
To indicate basic hardware mastery, consider adding the vendor-independent A+ certification to your résumé.
- By Emmett Dulaney
- 03/01/1999
Do you believe too many people are certified, or do you
wonder what all the hullabaloo is about, anyway?
- By The Forum Guys
- 03/01/1999
As eyes are the windows of the soul, so help desks are the windows of IS. Here’s how to keep your help desk in top condition.
As a developer, do you understand the legal meaning behind
this concept? If you don't, it simply means you haven't
been sued yet.
- By John Ellsworth
- 03/01/1999
This secret document uncovers the new titles we can expect
from Microsoft in coming months.
To supply IT’s demand for qualified professionals, Microsoft is committed to improving its training program for trainers.
- By Steve Willett
- 02/01/1999
Selling management on your Y2K efforts requires a winning
proposal and excellent implementation. Here's how to ensure
buy-in.
Consulting on Y2K issues can be profitable, but it also
exposes you to tremendous risks if you don’t have
the proper legal protection behind you.
- By Harry Brelsford
- 02/01/1999
IT professionals expecting easy success miss out on the
most rewarding feature of their careers—learning
new things.
- By The Forum Guys
- 01/01/1999
Cisco’s ultimate certification costs $1,200 at a minimum and requires two days of lab work at Cisco. But did you know that there are several other titles you can earn on the way to the top?
Management can be the hardest part of any job—yet
it’s key to career growth. These 10 truths will help
you thrive and rise among the ranks unscathed.
- By Harry Brelsford
- 01/01/1999
This Microsoft program helps students begin careers in network management, systems administration, and programming.
The Director of Microsoft’s Certification and Skills Assessment Program educates us on benefits, new exams, and the quality question.
Two studies provide some useful statistics that you can present to management on the value of your certification.
- By Linda Briggs
- 12/01/1998
Can’t get away for weeks at an ATEC? Tired of trying to motivate yourself to study? We visited four “MCSE boot camps” to find out if they’re a good use of your training dollars.
- By Linda L. Briggs and Michael Domingo
- 12/01/1998
So you’ve decided to be a consultant. Are you prepared to go out and find, mind, and grind your own work?
- By Harry Brelsford
- 12/01/1998
Interviews don’t have to feel like interrogations. Follow these tips and you’ll be a success in no time—no matter what side of the desk you’re sitting on.