70-680 Windows 7 This video courseware features 22 titles over 13 hours of expert training.

1. Windows 7 Features

2. Sharing Resources - Part 1

3. Shared Resources - Part 2

4. Sharing Resources - Part 3

5. Hardware - Part 1

6. Hardware - Part 2

7. Networks - Part 1

8. Networks - Part 2

9. Networks - Part 3

10. Mobile Computing

11. Maintaining - Part 1

12. Maintaining - Part 2

13. Maintaining - Part 3

14. Backups

15. Installing - Part 1

16. Installing - Part 2

17. Installing - Part 3

18. Deploying Windows 7 - Part 1

19. Deploying Windows 7 - Part 2

20. TCP/IP - Part 1

21. TCP/IP - Part 2

22. Testing

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The Project Management Institute (PMI) recently announced that content on the Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam will be changing by 30% effective on Aug 31, 2011, based on the Role Delineation Study (RDS) conducted every five to seven years to ensure alignment between credential and the day-to-day work of project managers.

The PMBOK standard has not changed for the PMP certification exam. The only difference is that the Professional & Social Responsibility related questions will not be a unique domain for the new exam, instead the questions from this subject will be distributed into the other process groups.

So, the PMP certification requirements are still the same and candidates should continue to prepare with the current PMBOK study guide.

Interactive Study Systems/CareerSaver makes room for growth

In a move hallmarked by phenomenal growth, Interactive Study Systems / CareerSaver, has relocated to the Gateway Centre in Pinellas Park, Florida. With thousands of clients and training programs covering all of the major vendors and certifications and nine years in the industry; ISS is expanding their business.

The business quickly outgrew the Largo, Florida location as CareerSaver continued to expand. Quickly realizing that the Largo, Florida location could not handle the expansion; when the opportunity arose for ISS to relocate, the owner, Jason Bortz jumped all over it. The new facility at Gateway Centre in Pinellas Park, Florida more than doubled their existing size with 11,000 square feet of class A, leased office space.

This relocation is a direct result of an increased demand for high quality, self study materials. IT professionals and those just entering the technology arena have an increased awareness of continuing education and certifications and how important they are to career success and security, especially in a tough economy. Demand for qualified and certified IT experts has fueled the training /certification industry, and as a result, there has been an increased need for CareerSaver's affordable and comprehensive training and certification solutions.

This move will be a benefit for the organization and the community. With this relocation Bortz expects to create 75 new jobs over the next six months.

 

You are a recent graduate, or perhaps even a professional looking to switch careers. You have enough knowledge of the IT field to know that is the work you want to do, but are still struggling to get started. What is the best certification to get, what will help you get your foot in the door?

As you start moving forward deeper into your career goals, the recommended certifications are going to be very different depending on what area you want to specialize in. Someone who works on virtualization will have different certifications than someone who is going into IT security. However, the basic starting point for just about anyone looking to start on the right foot is CompTIA A+

The CompTIA A+ exam is the basic foundation to build your knowledge and experience off of. Having this certification is typically the starting point for almost every IT professional, with the exception of those who already have extensive experience and can jump ahead to more advanced certs.

From there, you ultimate career goals will begin to shape your certification path.

For example,

If your goal is computer networking, your planned track might be:

CompTIA A+ > CompTIA Network+/ LPIC-1 > CCNA/ MCTS/CompTIA Security+ > CCNP/MCITP: Enterprise Admin > CCIE /MCM

For IT Security, you might consider:

CompTIA A+ > CompTIA Network+ /LPIC-1 > CCNA/ MCTS/ CompTIA Security+ > MCITP/ CISA/CEH > CISM/CISSP

For Project Management, a typically path is:

CompTIA Project+ > CAPM > PMP

As you can see,  the certifications that are right for your career will vary greatly. Use the knowledge, skills and experience you have and acquire along your path to gain the certifications that will get you ahead. While it is important to be versatile and knowledgable in a wide variety of IT skills, you still want to maintain a specialization.

Women make up half of the U.S. workforce but represent only 25% of the technology industry. According to the National Center for Women & IT, in 2009, only 25% of U.S IT professionals were women, compared to 36% in 1991. Just 18% of college degrees awarded in computer and information sciences in 2008 went to women, which is less than half compared to 1985. So the amount of women in technology actually appears to be decreasing over time, not increasing.

CareerSaver posed the question on LinedIn, "Why aren't there more women in the IT industry?"

31% stated that women are not encouraged to enter this field. This finding was mirrored in a Women in Technology report, which stated that "41% of respondents believe that young girls are put off pursuing a career in the technology industry by the sector’s ‘nerdy’ image. Many respondents think that the industry needs to set up more initiatives to inspire and educate young girls about technology. Also, more positive role models could help to dispel the myth that the industry is ‘geeky’."

The leading percentage in our poll with 51% was 'Other', with statements including:

"I point to our K-12 public education systems and the lack of emphasis and/or focus on the teaching AND understanding of math."

"From my point of view, the main reason is the nature of the the IT field and its sub-fields. In our environment, it is very difficult for here/them to work extra working hours, meeting client anywhere, doing long phone call, visiting the site or others which is the most important activities."

"The lack of women in the IT department has nothing to do with ability. I believe the IT industry has been stereotyped and perceived as antisocial. A large percentage of women seem drawn to careers more human interactive and social."

"I don't believe IT is appealing to the average woman. Specifically the areas where you are working isolated for long hours to trouble shoot problems. Perhaps genetically most men prefer introverted work."

So, the next question is:

CareerSaver.com, a leading provider of IT Certification training, is giving away their award-winning IT training software. Our Special Editions cover popular titles and include hundreds of exam-style questions, answers and detailed explanations. In addition to the SkillSaver Software titles, we are now including our Video Courseware and Audio lessons. Sample all the major vendors: Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco, PMI and more.

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• MCITP - Enterprise Administrator  $97,015

• CompTIA A+  $68,631

• CCNA    $79,695

• PMP - Project Management Professional   $104,253

• VCP - VMware Certified Professional   $91,271

These are the average salaries from 2010. For a full report of the last 3 years for all certification tracks, visit our Salary by Certification page.

 

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Windows Client

Windows Server

Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft Office Project Server

Microsoft Exchange Server

Microsoft SharePoint Server

Microsoft Lync Server

VMware offers world-class certifications designed to validate and recognize IT professionals with the technical capabilities and real-world experience needed to effectively install, manage, deploy and support VMware products and solutions. VMware certifications are available in two areas of virtualization: Datacenter and Desktop. Each specialty is broken down into three distinct certification levels reflective of skill and competency level.

Becoming a VMware Certified Professional (VCP) is your first step toward gaining expertise in virtual infrastructure and the industry recognition that follows. This certification is designed to teach you what you need to successfully install, manage and deploy VMware vSphere 4.

Covers such topics as planning, installing, and upgrading ESX/ESXi; configuring ESX/ESXi networking and storage; installing and configuring vCenter Server; deploying and managing virtual machines; and more.

There are 85 questions on this exam.

The exam is 90 minutes long.

The passing score for the VCP4 exam is 300. The exam is scored on a scale of 100 to 500.

Be sure to check our homepage every day this week for your daily VMware question.

 

Example: Test Your Cert IQ VMWare

How many bandwidths will a vswitch bound to a network adapter with a Gbps maximum speed?

1.  Up to 1 Gbps worth of bandwidths
2.  Up to 2 Gbps worth of bandwidths
3.  Up to 3 Gbps worth of bandwidths
4.  Up to 4 Gbps worth of bandwidths

This is the perfect program for I.T. pros. As you know, continuing education and certifications are a never-ending process of learning and testing. The IT industry changes rapidly, and you can invest a lot of time and money just trying to stay current, but now CareerSaver can help you save time and money.

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Not too long ago, the downward spiral of the economy was actually thought to aid the government as far as driving more recent grads and IT professionals that may have otherwise been drawn to the private sector. A new study by TechServe Alliance, a consulting group analyzing the Bureau of Labor Statistics, suggests that the trend is changing now.

Though the rate of growth slowed this last month, IT employment continued its pattern of month-over-month growth by adding 1,100 jobs, increasing by 0.03 percent in May to 4,008,600 and is up more than 100,000 from this time last year. In February, IT Employment actually crossed the 4 million job mark.

"May marks the 17th consecutive month that the number of IT jobs has increased," observed Mark Roberts, CEO of TechServe Alliance. “While the rate of growth moderated
last month, the long-term trajectory of IT employment remains decidedly positive.”

To begin your IT career, or move up in the job you currently hold, be sure to get the skills and certifications you need to stay ahead of the curve.