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How-to articles, expert interviews, and other stories about IT certification.
GoCertify Observes the Memorial Day (U.S.) Holiday
GoCertify Observes the Memorial Day (U.S.) Holiday

The GoCertify offices are closed today, May 29, in observance of the U.S. holiday Memorial Day. But we didn't want to just walk away and leave you with nothing until Tuesday.

The Top Future-Forward IT Skills for 2023 ... and Beyond!
The Top Future-Forward IT Skills for 2023 ... and Beyond!

A recent foray into AI-based large language model (LLM) training and certificate programs has me thinking about what else is hot in IT right now. I took it up myself to do a little (ahem) data mining to find out.

Who Invented the Computer? Seymour Cray
Who Invented the Computer? Seymour Cray

GoCertify continues its tour of the history of the world's most consequential invention. In today's installment: super is as super does.

The ChatGPT Gold Rush Is On: Training and Certificate Options Abound
The ChatGPT Gold Rush Is On: Training and Certificate Options Abound

With large language models (LLMs) taking over the AI world, there’s huge demand for expertise with the tools and platforms that make them work.

Work On Your Wellness: Reading
Work On Your Wellness: Reading

It's important for any IT professional to take care of Number One. If you haven't got your health, then everything else in your life tends to suffer. In Part 15 of our multipart series, we focus on reading.

U.S. Jobs: Slowing But Steady Growth Stabilizes Employment Outlook
U.S. Jobs: Slowing But Steady Growth Stabilizes Employment Outlook

With continuing but gradual reductions in the number of jobs created since January, a “soft landing” for the U.S. employment market looks increasingly possible.

Who Invented the Computer? Ralph Baer and Magnavox Odyssey
Who Invented the Computer? Ralph Baer and Magnavox Odyssey

GoCertify continues its tour of the history of the world's most consequential invention. In today's installment: let us console you.

Who Invented the Computer? Nolan Bushnell and Atari
Who Invented the Computer? Nolan Bushnell and Atari

GoCertify continues its tour of the history of the world's most consequential invention. In today's installment: a video gaming milestone. (Or was it a millstone?)

What Do We Mean When We Say: Superapps
What Do We Mean When We Say: Superapps

Information technology (IT) evolves and expands quickly enough that it can be hard to keep up with new technology and new terminology. Today we unpack the conversation around "superapps."

Different Takes on the Value of a College Degree
Different Takes on the Value of a College Degree

Despite declining perceptions of the value of a college degree for most Americans, the numbers don’t lie. And the numbers say that the value of a four-year degree is a 14 percent return over a 40-year period.