CompTIA Blog

  • The New CompTIA A+: Problem Solvers Wanted

    Dec 10, 2018, 20:24 PM by Jessalynne Madden
    Although it’s been around for 20 years, CompTIA A+ continually evolves to meet the needs of today’s technical support staff. The update focuses on problem solving and covers a broad array of tech topics, including cloud computing and cybersecurity.
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  • 5 Novels For Tech Pros to Read

    Dec 7, 2018, 16:26 PM by Matthew Stern
    Time is at a premium these days for everyone – including and especially IT pros. But reading these five novels can give you a break from the screen, and a fresh perspective on technology today and tomorrow.
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  • Why Business Partnerships Remain Essential to Growth

    Dec 5, 2018, 22:31 PM by Emma Tomlin
    Emma Tomlin, CompTIA ANZ Channel Community executive council member, shares her thoughts on how essential business partnerships remain to driving technology.
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  • Podcast: The New CompTIA A+

    Dec 4, 2018, 17:58 PM by CompTIA
    CompTIA A+ is designed to build problem solvers for today’s digital world, moving past traditional help desk activities to embrace a wide range of IT functions. In this podcast, Sears describes some of the changes that IT pros can expect to see on the new exam.
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  • Read All the Ways CompTIA Advanced the Business of Technology in 2018

    Dec 3, 2018, 16:36 PM by Nancy Hammervik
    The rapid pace at which technology evolves is no secret – especially to those of us immersed in the business of technology. It’s our job at CompTIA to provide you, our members, with what you need to flourish. Much was accomplished this year – make sure you’re taking advantage of everything we have to offer.
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  • Eight Ways to Do Professional Development Now

    Nov 30, 2018, 21:12 PM by Debra B. McCraw
    We all know that professional development is an important key to career success, but between deadlines and meetings at work, not to mention personal commitments, it can be hard to find time for learning. Here are eight ways you can make learning fit your lifestyle.
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  • 5 Smart Career Path Planning Tips From Real Executives

    Nov 30, 2018, 14:46 PM by Jasmine Henry
    Technology is evolving faster than ever, and professional skill sets have a rapidly shortening shelf life. IT career path planning is necessary to survive an uncertain future.
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  • Why Project Management Is Crucial to Cybersecurity

    Nov 28, 2018, 20:34 PM by Steve Slawson
    There is no escaping the need for fundamental project management skills in security. Having a project management framework in place ensures that nothing falls through the cracks.
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  • Holiday Gifts for the Techie in Your Life

    Nov 26, 2018, 21:02 PM by Michelle Lange
    Check out these tech-friendly gift ideas to boost learning, entrepreneurship and at-home connectivity.
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  • CompTIA Travels to China for Industry Meetings on Trade Talks

    Nov 26, 2018, 19:15 PM by Stefanie Holland
    The political and economic leaders in China want to create a truly self-sufficient global power. While China is clearly an international player, leaders there want to keep a firm grip on business practices inside their borders. Bottom line is that China remains a country run by a strong communist party and that shows no signs of changing even as they expand their influence wider and deeper internationally.
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  • What an Opportunity in Technology Looks Like Today

    Nov 26, 2018, 18:53 PM by Natalie Hope McDonald
    As more companies rely on customized technology solutions to navigate an evolving business landscape, both providers and clients have had to rethink how they work together. Here, three companies share how they are finding the most effective ways of implementing new technology in different industries.
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  • Help Yourself: 3 Ways to Rise to the Top in Your IT Career

    Nov 21, 2018, 12:16 PM by Jessalynne Madden
    Neil Madaczky understands the importance of speaking up and advocating for himself. His three-step process of becoming his own advocate took him from part-time IT intern with zero benefits to senior information technology engineer earning a competitive salary.
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  • Refresh Your Resume: 7 Ways to Stand Out From the Competition

    Nov 20, 2018, 15:19 PM by Jennon Bell Hoffman
    Not just a formality of past education and professional background, your resume is your first—and sometimes only—chance to make an impact, prove your case and get your foot in the door.
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  • Computer Networking, IT Infrastructure and Your IT Career: You’ve Got to Start Somewhere

    Nov 16, 2018, 23:53 PM by James Stanger
    It's important to create a solid foundation in networking before moving on to other things.
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  • These Dynamic Times: Women Shake up the IT Workforce

    Nov 16, 2018, 21:37 PM by Michelle Lange
    Listen in as two engaged CompTIA members talk about how to get girls interested in tech and how to keep women engaged in the tech workforce.
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