Why You Need to Know ITIL
Introduction During the COVID-19 pandemic, the whole world has been tested. Governments and companies have been forced to demonstrate their readiness to allow essential businesses, workers, and services to continue as normal as possible in these trying times. We have all been forced to adapt to these new restrictions, wherein…
Why You Need to Know Cloud Computing In 2021
The Move to the Cloud Businesses are constantly evolving, adapting in a competitive marketplace, looking to utilize the latest trend to give them a competitive edge over their competitors. That’s where cloud computing comes in. Migrating to the cloud has generated a lot of attention over the past several years…
Why You Should Be an IT Jack of All Trades
As an IT instructor who’s taught tens of thousands of students over the years, I often find that my students are looking to specialize in a specific IT area, which is good, and then again, it isn’t. Let me explain. We Don’t Operate in a Vacuum Whether you choose to…
The Value of Degrees in Information Technology
In all of my IT courses on Udemy, I ask my students to introduce themselves. I do this for a couple of reasons. First, to have an understanding of what they expect to gain from my course. Secondly, to simply be cordial and to get a chance to reply and…
MTA Exams Are Being Retired in 2022
As Microsoft is pivoting towards the cloud with their new generation of certifications primarily focusing on Azure, all of the Microsoft Technical Associate (MTA) exams are retiring as of June 30, 2022. What You Need to Know? While the MTA exams won’t be retiring for roughly 15 months from now,…
The Best Entry-Level IT Certifications for 2021
My students often ask me what the best entry-level IT certifications are to help kickstart their career in information technology, and the answer isn’t always that simple. More often than not, my answer is, “It depends.” It depends greatly on what you want to specialize in. Do you want to…