The CEH and CISSP security certifications are essentially two sides of the same coin. The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) sets up security measures for an organization, and the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) tries to circumvent them and break in; letting the organization know what they could do better and help them strengthen their […]
Most people think you have to be a programmer to learn programming skills. That’s simply not true. In fact, you have nothing to lose by learning computer programming skills and everything to gain. Online IT training makes learning programming skills more accessible than ever, allowing you to learn from anywhere you are located. Programming is similar […]
At some point, you may have found yourself asking, “What is conditional formatting?” Conditional formatting means that you can change or add visual cues based on a specified set of rules. It provides a way to improve the appearance and increase the functionality of your spreadsheets as you’re working based on the conditions you have […]
Searching for a new job can seem like a daunting task and these days it seems the only way to do so is by filling out an online form on a job search website. If you’re just graduating college, most IT programs have some sort of process in place so that you can get your […]
Many years ago, businesses didn’t think that much about dedicated project management. Generally, people worked under a supervisor or manager, and that position was charged with conducting daily tasks and making sure that things within their department ran smoothly. Toward the turn of the last century, companies realized the benefit of having a dedicated professional […]
Not all online training courses and training companies are created equally. Content, communications, learning philosophies, teaching practices and software have come a long way in a short time. Let’s take a brief look at the history of online learning and how far it has come. Humble Beginnings When online learning courses first emerged on the […]
By loose definition, a Software Engineer is someone who employs the principles of computer science, engineering, and mathematics to design and create computer software solutions to complex problems. But a software engineer is not someone who merely knows how to use computer languages to write software; an engineer is a well-rounded practitioner who has the […]
Microsoft Office has long been the leader in digital office functionality and automation. However, as of late, Google’s cloud office applications have been making inroads into Microsoft’s domain. More specifically, a recent update of Google’s Gmail application prompted Microsoft to take a hard look at their Office programs. Their response is somewhat of an overhaul […]
Most people who have been tasked with managing a project have heard of Microsoft Project. It includes all the tools necessary for managing any project, including scheduling and planning, managing and assigning tasks to resources, tracking progress, managing budgets, and real-time reporting. You can create different scenarios and manage multiple timelines to help you plan […]
The acronym ITIL used to stand for Information Technology Infrastructure Library. Now it is used to describe a set of specific practices that make up Information Technology Service Management (ITSM), which focuses on the convergence of IT services with real-world business needs. ITIL certification provides a foundational understanding and awareness of the key concepts, terminology, […]
