Microsoft’s Elevate America Technology Training Initiative

elevateamerica.jpg

In today's tough economic climate it is more important than ever to keep your skill sets up-to-date and add new ones. Microsoft has started a new initiative called Elevate America. The goal is to use the tools and resources provided by Microsoft to improve your job skills, build your IT career and plan for your future. Microsoft is partnering with governments, private, public and community … [Read more...]

IT Skills and Certifications – What’s Hot and What’s Not

IT Skills

Foote Partners’ has released their latest research on IT skills and certification pay based on data from the 4th quarter of 2008. Since this period covers the current recession it provides some insight of the impact the recession has had in IT skills and certifications and the shifts in what companies are paying for them. The Foote Partners’ IT Skills and Certification Index shows there are … [Read more...]

Training For 70-652 TS: Windows Server Virtualization, Configuring Exam

onlinelearning.jpg

With increased usage of virtualization why not add to your skill set with the Microsoft 70-652 TS: Windows Server Virtualization, Configuring exam? Below you will find a number of sources including free online training currently available. While the exam concentrates on Microsoft Hyper-V you need to also be knowledgeable of Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM). A number of … [Read more...]

How to Improve Your Professional Skill Sets For Little Money

With the start of the new year it is time for new years resolutions. High on your list should be improving your professional skill sets. Learning a new skill or improving on an existing skill will benefit you for years to come. One of the least expensive ways to improve and increase your skills is to read good books on the subject. Some of you may be job hunting or at risk of losing your job … [Read more...]

Why IT Professionals Should Know About AITP

aitp.jpg

What is AITP? AITP offers opportunities for Information Technology (IT) leadership and education through partnerships with industry, government and academia. AITP provides quality IT related education, information on relevant IT issues and forums for networking with experienced peers and other IT professionals. Research has proven that membership in professional organizations offer advantages … [Read more...]

IT Growth Despite Tough Economic Times

growth1.jpg

While many U.S. job seekers are struggling to find employment, and workers can attest that it’s a tough economy to work in, industry experts say that certain sectors – like information technology (IT) – are experiencing growth and moving along this economic rollercoaster headstrong. According to the 2009 Robert Half International Salary Guide, information technology (IT) is one of the few … [Read more...]

EMA Free IT Management Webinars for December

webinar.jpg

During these troubled times IT Management is challenged to cut cost while expanding services. EMA addresses some of these issues in their recently announced free Webinars for December. These include launching a Configuration Management System, doing more with less and why Quality of Experience is on the rise. Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) (www.enterprisemanagement.com), a leading IT … [Read more...]

Safari Books Online Adds Official ITIL to Its Library Service

itilbooks.jpg

Safari Books Online has added the official Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) to its digital library service. This expands their titles focused on IT Service Management, Infrastructure and Development and Operations. Safari Books Online, the leading provider of on-demand digital libraries for technology and business professionals, today announced the extension of its … [Read more...]