Cloud certification lists from 2019 capture an important stage in the growth of public-cloud careers, but they cannot be used as current exam catalogs or salary forecasts. Five names from that period illustrate distinct responsibilities: designing architectures, administering infrastructure, securing workloads and keeping cloud systems running. Some credentials still exist under updated exam editions; others were already moving into new programs or have since been renamed. This retrospective explains why each path mattered and what a learner should verify before using it in 2026. A useful certification choice begins with…

In 2019, Agile qualifications drew interest from both software teams and traditional project managers because organizations wanted more effective ways to handle changing requirements. The popular names included PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster, Professional Scrum Master, Scrum development and Product Owner tracks, SAFe and coaching credentials. Although these paths share principles such as feedback and incremental delivery, they test different capabilities and should not be selected solely from a ranking.Home/Project Management/What Agile Certifications Should You Follow in 2019?Project ManagementPublished January 3, 2019On this pagePMI-ACP: applying agile across multiple methodsCertified ScrumMaster (CSM)Professional Scrum…

The claim in this headline is not literally true: a professional can manage real projects, lead delivery teams and be accountable for budgets and outcomes without holding the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential. Project management is work, not a job title conferred by an examination. A construction manager who resolves a delayed permit, a technology lead who delivers a complicated migration and a nonprofit coordinator who manages funding and stakeholders can all demonstrate project-management competence through what they accomplish. PMP certification is different: it offers independently assessed evidence of relevant…

Big data and Business Intelligence are of the top priorities for organizations in 2018. Organizations rely on database to gather insights that inform critical decision making in their business. The implication of this is that the SQL Server knowledge and skills are in great demand within the IT industry. However, to secure a high paying role in this field, you must be able to show that you have the required abilities to perform. In order to be able to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in SQL, it is recommended that…

Over the years, there has been a paradigm shift in the general outlook of computing with focus being directed towards the prominent cloud computing. This cloud-based computing system provides information on shared PC connection with other computers and various devices. Businesses all over the world have realized the huge success that has trailed Cloud in relation to business solutions and managements. Cloud computing provides global access to a wide range of shared computing assets, while allowing data to be transferred or exchanged effortlessly between devices. Thanks to it, enterprises and…

There is a general belief in the world of Information Technology that there is a clear distinction between products and services. As a matter of fact, many people think that the two are absolutely exclusive. However, this is far from the truth. Project management and services within the field of Information Technology are interrelated and can co-exist. Interestingly, the value of a project manager in IT in relation to services can only be enhanced by learning IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL). ITIL is a certification that is designed for IT professionals,…

With a wide range of networking roles and functions available in various organizations and businesses, there are great potentials for system engineers in the industry. However, these specialists need an IT credential on a middle-level range to validate their knowledge and competence. They are required to be able to demonstrate the high level of skills in the area of network cabling, network design, installation, troubleshooting, network hardware set-up, and network support. There are various certifications offered by IT vendors that professionals can consider, but CompTIA Network+ is the kind of…

Is CISSP essential for every cybersecurity specialist? No, but it can be especially relevant when the work goes beyond configuring controls and into deciding how security risks are managed across an organization. A skilled penetration tester, security engineer, or incident responder can do valuable work without holding this credential. By contrast, someone designing enterprise security architecture, advising executives, or leading a security program may benefit from the breadth that ISC2’s Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) framework requires. The important question is whether its knowledge and experience requirements match the…

Cisco’s former CCNP Routing and Switching program has been retired, but the enterprise routing, switching and troubleshooting concepts associated with it remain essential for working network engineers. Cisco now offers CCNP Enterprise, which combines a current core examination and a concentration exam. The responsibilities described below—planning resilient networks, resolving routing faults, automating repeatable changes, monitoring performance and documenting risk—should be approached as practical skills, not as a claim that the old ROUTE/SWITCH/TSHOOT path can still be booked.Home/Cisco/Cisco CCNP Certification as the Best Tool for Network Engineers to Conduct Their Daily…

PrepAway/Cisco/CCNA/How CCNA Skills Apply to Network Engineering Work Networking & Network Engineering Drafted October 11, 2026 · 9 min readA network engineer’s day is not divided neatly into routing, switching and security chapters. A user reports a slow application, a switch shows errors on one interface, a newly installed access point cannot join its expected network, and a maintenance window leaves very little room for guesswork. CCNA-level knowledge becomes valuable when it helps someone connect those observations to the right layer of the network and test a specific explanation. The…

CCIE Routing and Switching (R&S) is a retired Cisco expert-level certification track. Its routing, switching and troubleshooting skills remain relevant to senior network administrators, but the old CCIE R&S written exam 400-101 is no longer available. Professionals pursuing current Cisco expert-level enterprise certification should plan against Cisco’s CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure requirements rather than old 400-101 study materials. The discussion below distinguishes enduring operational skills from historical credential terminology.Home/Cisco/Should Senior Network Administrators Obtain Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching Certification to Perform Their Daily Tasks?CiscoPublished November 20, 2018On this pageOverview of the…

Growing technology has bought up people down to earth and thus, a strong desire among people is prevailing for use of technology. We all are surrounded and empowered on this technical planet. Technology has reached up high in the market and so is the increase in demand for IT professionals. Several specialized fields are available under which different instigation and learning are required. Thus, for this process, various technical certification courses have been introduced that are acceptable. A higher approach is demanded in every field where the professional must consume…

The rise of free digital marketing education has completely transformed how professionals build their careers. Just a decade ago, getting quality marketing training meant enrolling in expensive university programs or paying thousands of dollars for private courses. Today, some providers offer free training and assessed credentials, while others charge for exams, subscriptions, or certificate access. The distinction matters when comparing genuinely free certifications with free-to-view lessons.Home/Certifications/Free Digital Marketing Courses vs. Paid CertificationsCertificationsPublished December 14, 2017On this pageGoogle Skillshop and Google Ads CertificationsHubSpot Academy and Its Reputation for High-Quality ContentMeta Blueprint…

The six Agile certifications commonly discussed in 2018 represented different definitions of professional competence. Some introduced the Scrum framework, some assessed cross-method agile project practice, and others concentrated on Kanban flow, enterprise scaling or coaching. The credentials were never interchangeable: facilitating a Scrum team, managing organizational agility and guiding personal behavior change are related but distinct kinds of work. This is a historical look at the six options, with current-program caveats where older course names or versions have changed.Home/Project Management/Top 6 Agile Certifications in 2018Project ManagementPublished December 14, 2017On this…

IT is a world that comes with various new upgrades every new day. Whether it is a minor aspect of hardware and software updates, or other issues like security patches, scanning for virus, spam filtration, or application development, etc., every IT aspect is considered to be a challenging project. The Project Management certifications help in adding value to your IT Credentials as well as in standardizing your skills. They also help in revealing your planning, budgeting, scheduling, delivering, executing, and reporting skills on the initiatives of the IT field.Home/Project Management/Top-Level…