It seems that people love to hate on CompTIA certifications. After all, their certs are entry-level (no on is denying thing). But are they really worthless? Let’s explore. First, let me give you a quick overview of the CompTIA’s offerings. They started as a computer sales professional organization, but moved into IT certifications. They are […]
What certification or course should I study next? Or First? Those question gets asked in online IT communities dozens, if not hundreds of times per day. And it’s a natural question. Everyone wants to know their next step. This, like many questions, is most often answered from inside you, not externally. Trust me- if I […]
Here’s a great question that Russel asked me about entry-level IT jobs. I answer questions on Quora sometimes, and some of the stuff is good, I will bring it here. What are good entry level IT jobs and what training is needed? I am an older worker, who wants to re-career. I have a […]
Passing the VCP5-DCV was far more challenging that I thought it would be, but I did it. I want to give you every edge I can, so here are my last bits of advice to help you get this certification. This is the wrap-up post on this series, Becoming VCP: The Unauthorized VCP Cert Guide- […]
Study for a certification exam can be nerve wracking. You’ve laid out a bunch of time and money to prepare up to this point, and you want to maximize your chances for success. Well you’re in luck! In this post, I will expose the fine details of my stupidity that will help you prepare on your […]
IT certifications are a way to prove your knowledge in a certain technology, but there are a shocking number of people using braindumps to help get them. What is a braindump exactly when it comes to your IT career? A braindump (sometimes brain dump or brain-dump) is a collection of actual exam questions and answers, provided […]
So I’m finished with the Stanly.edu course! I’m excited to have completed it (100%, of course) and ready to move on to the next step- take the test. Today, however, I’ll cover my final thoughts, impressions and all the hints of the course so you know what to expect if you decide to take it. […]
I’ve completed about 2/3 of the Stanly.edu class, so it’s time for an update on my progress. Here are 4 takeaway lessons from my VCP certification program. Hello, and thanks for joining me on this (unorthodox) VMware certification journey! I’m trying to get the vCenter Professional Certification for as little money and as creatively as […]
Welcome back, and thanks for joining me again for the latest installment of the Becoming VCP series, where I chronicle my path to getting the vCenter Professional Certification to pave the way for you! So, after my first week and interaction with Stanly.edu, I’m here to deliver my impressions. You’ll see that it’s not quite what […]
In my last post, I laid out the basics of what this VCP certification guide guide is about and where it is going. Today, I’m going give you the down-and-dirty details, including overall approach, actual techniques, and what you’ll need to get going. But first- lemme take a selfie let me show you the difference […]