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How-to articles, expert interviews, and other stories about IT certification.
Cryptojacking Is a New and Dangerous Cyber-Threat
Cryptojacking Is a New and Dangerous Cyber-Threat

Cryptojackers are cryptocurrency pirates who use your computing resources to enrich themselves. They're also like ninjas, since you may not ever realize they've done you any damage until after they're gone.

YATTCL (Yet Another Top Ten Certifications List)
YATTCL (Yet Another Top Ten Certifications List)

Those of you with computer science roots will recognize my titular acronym as an homage to Stephen Johnson's YACC (Yet Another Compiler Compiler). By comparison, producing Top 10 Certification lists is child's play.

Before, During, and After: Maximize the Value of Attending IT Events
Before, During, and After: Maximize the Value of Attending IT Events

If you've never been to an IT conference or convention, then you're missing out on a key source of personal and professional development.

U.S. Jobs: Continued Slow and Steady Growth in August
U.S. Jobs: Continued Slow and Steady Growth in August

Though jobs added are up to a more reasonable level of 201,000 for August, we're still stuck in slow growth mode. Luckily, wage growth is matching inflation so workers aren't exactly losing ground.

GoCertify wishes you a Happy Labor Day
GoCertify 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.

VMware Bets Big on Cloud Automation and Virtual Infrastructure
VMware Bets Big on Cloud Automation and Virtual Infrastructure

VMware has unleashed a battery of new cloud automation and security services intended to simplify and streamline business operations. Will certifications follow?

Red Hat Announces Changes to RHCA Certification
Red Hat Announces Changes to RHCA Certification

Is there mitosis in certification? The distinguished Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) credential has now, at the stroke of a pen (or the click of a mouse?), become two separate and distinct certifications.

There's No Denying the Career Value of Soft Skills
There's No Denying the Career Value of Soft Skills

Employees and employers alike should constantly be aware that soft skills like communication, team building, and adaptability are valuable assets to develop (for employees) or acquire (for employers).

ISACA CEO Announces Departure
ISACA CEO Announces Departure

After four years at the helm of one of the world's leading IT industry associations, Matt Loeb will step down in November. Loeb presided over a period of strong growth for ISACA's certification program.

Google Offers 8-month IT Support Professional Certificate Program
Google Offers 8-month IT Support Professional Certificate Program

Google has partnered with Coursera to put together an eight-month online certificate program for aspiring IT professionals. Now they're pushing out into higher ed channels.