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Linux Foundation to Debut Entry-Level Cert in November
Linux Foundation to Debut Entry-Level Cert in November

The Linux Foundation is planning to roll out an entry-level credential. Great news for people interested in data center or cloud computing jobs, where Linux rules. Even on Azure clouds, more servers run Linux than Windows.

Who Invented the Computer? Grandma COBOL
Who Invented the Computer? Grandma COBOL

GoCertify takes a tour through the annals of recorded science to illuminate the origin story of one of the most consequential inventions in the history of humankind. In today's installment: Admiral Grace Brewster Murray Hopper.

At Spiceworld 2020 (Virtual), Pandemic Mindset Looms Large
At Spiceworld 2020 (Virtual), Pandemic Mindset Looms Large

Had it been held live, this would've been my 10th in-person SpiceWorld. But this year, the pandemic changes everything, including both the format and the content. Peter Tsai's "State of IT" report underscores these changes.

Single-Serving Certifications: Again with More Bites of Discrete Data from the CertMag Salary Survey
Single-Serving Certifications: Again with More Bites of Discrete Data from the CertMag Salary Survey

Certification Magazine hands off some data leftovers from its annual Salary Survey. We pop them in the microwave.

The Changing Face and Mission of Microsoft Learn
The Changing Face and Mission of Microsoft Learn

Microsoft has been actively reinventing its IT certification program for the past handful of years. The new Microsoft model emphasizes continuous learning, an important element of any IT career.

The GoCertify Team Wishes You a Happy Labor Day
The GoCertify Team Wishes You a Happy Labor Day

GoCertify is "closed" for Labor Day, but we didn't want to leave our loyal visitors with nothing to do. As usual, we have a holiday quiz.

U.S. Jobs: Strong Signs, But Still a Long Road to Recovery
U.S. Jobs: Strong Signs, But Still a Long Road to Recovery

Unemployment is down and the U.S. economy added 1.4 million jobs last month. That's all good news, but there's still a lot that has to happen for the economy to make a full recovery.

Certification Can Help You Transition to IT
Certification Can Help You Transition to IT

If you're on the outside of the IT industry looking in, or if you just want a different IT job, then certification can help you make the jump to a new role. The right certification can also help you build a strong career skill set.

The Fate of Colleges and Universities Is Up in the Air as Classroom Walls Evaporate
The Fate of Colleges and Universities Is Up in the Air as Classroom Walls Evaporate

With most academic institutions facing reduced (or no) in-person attendance, higher education as it existed prior to the pandemic is in for big changes.

Red Hat: Premliminary Exams Helped Open the Door to Remote Certification Testing
Red Hat: Premliminary Exams Helped Open the Door to Remote Certification Testing

Last year Red Hat took an important first step to its recent rollout of remote certification exams.