The vendor sponsored IT & computer certification programs focus on technologies of specific system, products, and platforms IT vendors – companies in software, database, network, and OS fields. Certifications from vendors with leading technologies and dominating market shares are well recognized and offer the best value to IT professionals. The following list contains the major vendor sponsored certification programs. (more…)
The International Information Systems Security Certifications Consortium [(ISC)2] offers Certified Information Systems Security Professional Certification (CISSP) which is a high level certification program for IT professionals in security field. CISSP Certification was designed to recognize mastery of an international standard for information security and understanding of a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). (more…)
In the networking industry, the Wireless segment is growing at lightning speed – an amazing rate of over 40% per year. The astounding wireless journey in IT industry had resulted in huge installations of wireless LAN equipment at home and work place. The future advancement of wireless technology will for sure cut down the cost of manufacturing and thus the cost of purchasing and implementing wireless solutions, that means the wireless installation base will continue to grow. (more…)
If you were certificated by Oracle in 9i, you only need to pass one upgrade new feature exam to get Oracle 10g DBA certification. The exam is easy because it only tests the basic knowledge of Oracle 10g. Also, a lot of knowledge of the new feature are not really new, you already learned a lot of them from the previous version. Anyway, the following list shows the terminologies and concepts that got to be tested in the new feature exam. Make yourself familiar with them. Check the Oracle documentation or search online if you are not clear. Then you are ready to pass. Good luck! (more…)
The vendor neutral certification is rapidly growing and is gaining increased respect in IT industry. It gives individuals the benefits of learning on a broader knowledge base and enhancing their market values. Whereas it serves as a great way to break into information technology (A+ is very popular for this) for new comers, experienced IT professionals could use high-end vendor neutral certifications (CISSP, CWSP, etc.) to build primary credentials. (more…)
Nothing, but plain truth.
1. IT Certification is one of the biggest trends in IT industry. Every IT professional should consider certification in the career plan.
2. IT certifications are either vendor sponsored or vendor neutral. Unlike college degrees, certifications will expire. Re-certifying is required in order to keep your certification status.
3. Software vendors and training companies gain the most benefits from certification. IT professionals use certification to keep competitive advantage. (more…)
IT Certifications can not guarantee financial reward, but high level Cisco certifications can help. If your career success is measured by money, you should check out Cisco certifications on your career path.
Certification Magazine recently published their Annual Salary Survey, which included surveys on every type of IT certification to determine the best ROI for the employer and the employee. One of their categories, Average Raises for First Year Certifications, rated each certificate on the actual increase in pay received after obtaining the certificate. Among the top 10 were the CCDP, CCNA and CCNP – all part of the Cisco lineup. (more…)
SCEA Resources by JavaCoding.Net
http://www.javacoding.net/certification
Leo Crawford’s website provides Study Guide for Sun’s Java Certified Enterprise Architect
http://www.leocrawford.org.uk/work/jcea/index.html (more…)