Certifications and Training

Practice questions for IT certification exams and updates about changes in certifications.

Top degree programs for studying artificial intelligence

Explore the long list of undergraduate and graduate programs for students and professionals interested in studying the emerging field of artificial intelligence.
Top 25 cloud computing skills to boost your career in 2025

As cloud adoption increases, so too does the need for IT experts with cloud computing skills. Explore these 25 key skills to help you on your journey.
Top 12 cloud computing careers of 2025 and how to get started

Cloud computing touches many aspects of modern life, and cloud professionals are in demand. See the many positions, salaries and skills needed to launch a cloud computing career.
Basic network management interview questions and answers

Job interviews should be a two-way conversation. Hiring managers and job applicants should review common network management interview questions before an interview.
14 customer experience conferences to attend in 2024

A good way to stay on top of customer experience advancements and trends is to attend industry conferences.
Top 9 most in-demand tech jobs of 2024

For job seekers in 2024, it's important to find a role that will be in high demand both now and in the coming years. Here are nine of the most promising jobs in technology.
Red Hat Summit 2024 news and conference guide

Use this Red Hat Summit conference guide to stay up to date on current trends, emerging technologies and information from keynote speakers and industry experts.
Women in tech statistics: The latest research and trends

In the tech sector, women still trail their male counterparts in terms of pay, leadership roles and representation.
13 AI conferences to attend in 2024

Stay up to date on the latest trends in AI, and further your understanding of the technology, by attending one of these industry events either in person or virtually.
11 best free DevOps certifications and training courses in 2024

Learn why DevOps is important and how getting certified can help launch a career in the field with these 11 free certifications for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.
15 server and networking interview questions and answers

When interviewing for server and networking job positions, most interviewers look for knowledge in three main areas: servers, systems design and networking.
Top 30 incident response interview questions

Job interviews are nerve-wracking, but preparation can minimize jitters and position you to land the role. Get started with these incident response interview questions and answers.
10 crucial interview questions for ERP job candidates in 2024

Before an ERP job interview, know how to answer these 10 interview questions about both hard technical skills and soft skills, like management and communication.
Top 11 IoT online courses to boost your career (free and paid)

Are you ready to get started or move to the next level learning about IoT system design and technology? One of these certification or degree programs might be just right.
10 top customer experience certification programs

Several organizations offer customer experience certifications, including CXPA, Medallia, Forrester and the Customer Service Institute of America.
15 highest-paying IT certifications in 2022

AWS Certified Solutions Architect -- Professional tops the list of highest-paying certifications.
Prepare for a CIO Interview With These 20 Questions

What are the intelligent questions to ask a CIO during an interview to ensure they're the right fit for the role? According to many IT leaders and recruiters, these are the top 20.
CIO job description: Chief information officer responsibilities

Learn about the role of the chief information officer, including daily responsibilities, necessary skills and how the role is evolving in the digital age.
Ace the Google cloud engineer certification with this prep

This quick 12-question quiz will help you assess exactly where you stand in your preparation to take the career-making Google Cloud certification exam.
Top 5 certifications in IT infrastructure for beginners

With digital business growing in importance, organizations require strong IT infrastructures and certified network, systems and cloud administrators to support that infrastructure.
Top 8 must-have data analyst skills for 2021

Knowledge of programming languages, a solid mathematical background and good communication skills are some of the ingredients that go into a well-rounded data analyst.
Top online customer experience training courses

Coursera, Udemy and LinkedIn are just some of the organizations that offer training classes to stay up to date on industry trends for customer experience professionals.
Post-pandemic cybersecurity conferences not to miss

In the shadows of the pandemic, threat actors got even more brazen. Security pros can fight back with the aid of expert insights and training at these upcoming conferences.
CCNA certification

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is a technical certification that Cisco offers for early-career networking professionals.
Getting started with a career in IT infrastructure: A brief guide

Learn about the jobs available, skills required/in demand and the most popular relevant certifications/certificates/degrees as you consider infrastructure as an IT career path.
How to land a job in cybersecurity

Find out if you're a good fit for a career in cybersecurity, the kind of training required, how to start building IT security skills and the types of jobs available.
25 terms to know before taking the IT4IT Foundation exam

Learn about IT4IT and prepare for the basic terminology that may appear in the IT4IT Foundation exam by reviewing these 25 terms.
8 certifications and courses for admins, DevOps and IT ops pros

With a few years of experience now on your resume, it's time to boost or validate those skills you've gained. Explore these courses and certifications for one that fits your goals.
Free machine learning course: Using ML algorithms, practices and patterns

This 13-lesson series offers an overview of machine learning and its applications for those hoping to break into the machine learning job market or learn more about this technology.
7 steps for a network and IT security foundation

Enterprises should make it a habit to review their IT security systems, following steps that include network segmentation, multifactor authentication and security education.
CompTIA ITF+ practice test questions and answers

CompTIA's IT Fundamentals+ certification demonstrates general knowledge of computer components, operating systems and networks. This quiz will help you prepare for the exam.
CompTIA A+ practice test questions and answers

CompTIA's A+ is the most popular of all IT certification programs. Use these practice questions to prepare for the A+ exam and identify areas to study.
Where ISO certification fits in a risk mitigation strategy

Thomas Johnson explores why ISO certification helps organizations as part of their risk mitigation strategy in business continuity planning as companies adjust to the new normal.
Navigate the DOD's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requires DOD contractors to achieve baseline security standards. Explore the five levels of certification and how to achieve them.
Data science interview preparation: How to answer top questions

A successful interview for a data scientist position relies on the ability to effectively communicate and demonstrate your combined experiences and skills.
How to prep for your AWS cloud certification exam

Use this guide to AWS certifications to start your exam prep. Let's make sense of all the exam resources out there.
Cisco online certification tests are now available

Cisco online certification testing launched April 15. To prevent cheating, the Pearson VUE testing software commandeers the video cameras and microphones on candidates' home PCs.
CISA exam preparation requires learning ethics, standards, new vocab

The CISA certification is proof of an auditor's knowledge and skills. However, the exam isn't easy and requires some heavy learning -- especially when it comes to vocabulary.
CISA practice questions to prep for the exam

Ready to take the Certified Information Systems Auditor exam? Use these CISA practice questions to test your knowledge of the audit process job practice domain.
A roundup of the Cisco certification changes in 2020

The network industry is changing and so are required network engineer skills. Here's how Cisco redesigned its certification programs to keep up with industry goals.
How Cisco certification changes alter CCNP and CCIE tracks

Here's what to expect from the colossal Cisco certification changes to the CCNP and CCIE tracks that aim to increase material relevance and benefit network engineers' daily lives.
CISM practice questions to prep for the exam

Risk management is at the core of being a security manager. Practice your risk management knowledge with these CISM practice questions.
The who, what, why -- and challenges -- of CISM certification

Think you're ready for the CISM certification exam? Peter Gregory, author of CISM: Certified Information Security Manager Practice Exams, has some pointers for you.
AWS SysOps certification exam guide outlines admin responsibility

In this book excerpt from "AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate All-in-One Exam Guide," review the best practices for OS and application security on AWS.
CompTIA PenTest+ practice test questions to assess your knowledge

Think you're ready to take the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam? Test your skill set with some of the sample multiple-choice questions you may be facing.
Top 5 cloud architect interview questions and answers

Job candidates need technical skills and much more to work in the cloud. Prepare for your cloud architect interview with these potential questions and answers to stand out from the crowd.
Cisco CCNA practice test: Try these 20 exam questions

Use this CCNA practice test as study material to prepare for the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching 200-125 exam. With 20 questions on a range of topics, we're not playing around.
Try a CCNA 200-301 practice quiz from the official cert guide

This practice quiz provides a sneak peek into the new 'CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 1,' which reflects Cisco's CCNA certification and exam redesigns.
Network pros on new Cisco DevNet certification: 'Finally!'

Want to learn infrastructure as code? Now, there's a Cisco cert for that. Learn more about the new network automation certification suite, plus changes to the CCNA, CCNP and CCIE.
What the VMware VCP certification backtrack means for you

In 2019, VMware rolled back its VCP certification policy. This means that expired VCP 4 and 5 certificates have gone live again, and VCP names now correlate with year.
How to pass the CISSP exam on your first try: Tips to get a good score

Want to become a CISSP? Here's everything you need to know, such as how difficult the exam is, tips for studying, what's needed to obtain a passing score and more.
5 DevSecOps interview questions employers are likely to ask

To land that DevSecOps dream job, prepare to answer questions not only about specific IT and security tools, but about DevOps team culture as a whole.
Qlik debuts free data literacy certification

Qlik unveiled a free data literacy certification in the hopes of making people -- both customers and non-customers -- more data literate.
Study tips to ace the CNCF's CKA exam

IT certifications are an IT admin's superpower, lending official credibility to technology expertise. Know what to expect -- and practice -- to become Kubernetes certified.
CDP Institute releases customer data platform certification

While waiting for Salesforce to release a customer data platform and for Adobe to perfect its newly released CDP, RealCDP certification aspires to validate CDPs available today.
IT pros must adapt to Azure certification path changes

Microsoft reworked its Azure certifications recently and offers an upgrade path for IT pros with older credentials, but there is little time before the transition tests expire.
Android brings FIDO2 certification to 1 billion devices

The FIDO Alliance announced Android has received FIDO2 certification, which will bring the ability to sign into websites and apps with biometrics, rather than passwords.
Succeed with the test-first Java certification prep approach

Java certification exam prep is an important step for anyone interested in the test. Consider a test-first approach that might help you more effectively study for the exam.
Top 7 system administrator interview questions and answers

To land any IT job, you need to master the interview. Here are seven questions to expect in your next sysadmin interview and how to ace the answers.
How should I prepare for a VMware exam?

To prepare for a VMware certification exam, study the blueprint that VMware provides. You can also save some money on the test if you keep an eye out for discount codes.
Why take the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam?

Even if you're not an IT pro, you can ace the AWS certification exam. Break down the communication walls between nontechnical staff and cloud experts by obtaining this AWS certification.
MEF launches SDN certification and specs for Presto APIs

MEF worked with The Linux Foundation and ETSI to develop an NFV and SDN certification to focus on related knowledge and skills. Meantime, MEF published specs for its Presto APIs.
Information security certification guide: Specialized certifications

This information security certification guide looks at vendor-neutral certifications in specialized areas such as risk management, security auditing and secure programming.
Information security certification guide: Forensics

This information security certificate guide looks at vendor-neutral computer forensics certifications for IT professionals interested in cyber attribution and investigations.
Information security certification guide: Advanced level

Part three of this information security certification guide looks at vendor-neutral advanced security certifications for more experienced IT professionals.
Choose the right VMware certification to boost your career

With so many VMware certification levels and specialization tracks, it's easy to get in over your head. Fortunately, this expert advice can help steer you straight.
AWS certification types with the most street cred

Passing an AWS certification exam is often a top benchmark on a cloud pro's resume. These AWS certifications are considered the most difficult -- and valuable.
Tips to ace tough IT operations interview questions

Few things career-wise are as nerve-wracking as job interviews. Knowing what to expect going into that first meeting for a Web or app administrator role can quell some uneasiness.
Prepare for your next cloud security manager interview

When interviewing for a cloud security manager position, candidates should be ready to talk about everything, from encryption technology to DevOps.
Six questions cloud app developers should nail in an interview

To wow potential employers, cloud app developers should prove in an interview that they're more than just code jockeys.
Prepare yourself for these VMware administrator interview questions

Before you get to your VMware interview, prepare yourself with these questions.
Is the FedRAMP certification making a difference?

There was speculation in the security world over whether the FedRAMP certification would be helpful or not. Now that it's in full use, Mike Chapple looks at the state of FedRAMP.
Five things to know to land a cloud architect job

Demand for cloud architects is growing in the enterprise, but competition for jobs is tough. Here are five questions to help you ace a cloud architect interview.
Getting to know the new GIAC certification: GCCC

The new GIAC certification, GCCC, is not a very specific certification, but it could prove useful in organizations. Expert Joseph Granneman explains why.