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Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is one of those credentials that keep coming up in every ‘best paid certifications’ list. Is it really THAT good (meaning should YOU pursue it?) Let’s take a closer look. Developed and offered by Project Management Institute (PMI), PMP has over 500,000 active certified holders. The credential is known to… Read More »
We may hear the name of Citrix XenApp often enough, but does everyone understand what this product is about? Let’s take a closer look at this solution, and on the XepApp-focused certification. Formerly known as WinFrame Server, Citrix MetaFrame Server and Citrix Presentation Server, XenApp is an application virtualization solution that enables users to connect… Read More »
Is There Any Value to Apple Certifications?
While we see Apple products all the time in our daily life, and the Apple certification program has been around for years, many still do not consider Apple certifications to be worth the time, money and effort. Is it just the lack of Apple’s marketing of the certification program (we know that this company can… Read More »
Security Focused: CompTIA CASP Vs. (ISC)² CISSP
As Information Security industry is more on the rise now than ever before, it’s time we take a closer look at the most popular advanced security certifications. Today we focus on CASP (The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner) Certification and the way it fits into the whole security certifications map. Simply speaking, should you opt for… Read More »
Oracle has recently announced its new certification: The Oracle Database Performance and Tuning 2015 Implementation Specialist. This certification targets professionals who already have strong background in selling and implementing Oracle Database Performance and Tuning solutions. The credential covers a wide range of topics, including Product/Solution Overview & Positioning, Product Area Features and Functions, Architecture, Solution… Read More »
NEW Cisco 300-207 Exam: Implementing Cisco Threat Control Solutions (SITCS)
As part of its CCNP Security certification program update, Cisco is phasing out the 642-627 IPS (Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System) exam on 21 April 2014. This date will be the last day CCNP Security candidates can take the IPS exam. The 642-627 exam is being replaced by the 300-207 (Implementing Cisco Threat Control Solutions,… Read More »
A Closer Look at CCNP Security 300-206 (SENSS) Exam
As we mentioned earlier, Cisco kicked off the year with updating its security certifications, especially CCNP Security, and the launch of Cisco Cybersecurity Specialist certification. These changes, along with others, are meant to step up Cisco’s security certifications, putting them in line with the latest security trends. They also validate the skills that employers are… Read More »
IBM Exam Changes: From Prometric to Pearson VUE with NEW Exam Codes
IBM certification program has kicked off 2014 with a whole lotta changes! As many of you know, effective January 2, 2014, the IBM Professional Certification Program exam delivery was moved from Prometric to Pearson VUE Test Centers (PVTC), and are no longer available at Prometric Testing Centers. For all IMB exams, candidates should now register… Read More »
Red Hat Certified System Administrator in Red Hat OpenStack: What Lies behind The New Name?
According to this North Carolina based vendor, the name has been the only change, made to better reflect the nature of this credential, and to align more closely to the job role typical candidates have, which is system administrator. The company also wanted to make it clear that Red Hat OpenStack is the technology, delivered… Read More »
Cisco Introduces Cybersecurity Specialist Certification
Last week, Cisco announced the launch of the new Cybersecurity Specialist Certification. It fits in with the latest trend of stepping up the security in the constantly changing and developing cyberspace. This is a Specialist-level certification that recognizes security professionals who have achieved in-depth expertise and proven knowledge in the essential areas of proactive cyber-threat… Read More »
