The Real Value of Professional Certifications
The working environment of the 21st century has become challenging, and the value of qualification, certifications, and experience is increasing more than it used to be before. These days, the technology is dominating every area of professional world and candidates who want to thrive in their career no longer require an associate degree without any … Continue reading “The Real Value of Professional Certifications”
Technology Driven Collaboration
For many companies today, improving business performance by increasing collaboration between employees, customers, and suppliers is the ultimate goal. Implementing and maintaining a technology solution around this goal can be daunting. Companies that do successfully implement a solution, however, not only increase collaboration between these groups but can also decrease costs. Cisco is in a … Continue reading “Technology Driven Collaboration”
Top 10 Certifications for Network Engineers in 2018
Original post by Katrina Gonzales Exactly two years ago today, I became a Network Engineer. I didn’t have any certification on my belt at the time but I was able to fully explain and provide a detailed answer to every question they had for me and that was enough to land me the job. Three weeks … Continue reading “Top 10 Certifications for Network Engineers in 2018”
Tips for Getting Training Approved
Have you ever wondered why some people get to go to training and others don’t? Even in the most learning-friendly environments, chances are you’ll still have to make a logical and compelling justification for investing time and money in training. So how does one get training requests approved? Here are some ideas that you can … Continue reading “Tips for Getting Training Approved”
The Best Computer Networking Certifications for 2018
IT pros skilled in the many areas of networking are always in high demand in today’s job market. Those who are serious about their careers should consider one or more of these best-of-breed networking certifications to set themselves apart from the competition. When it comes to the care and feeding of modern networks, there’s quite … Continue reading “The Best Computer Networking Certifications for 2018”
Demand for Wireless Network Professionals
Wireless technology is evolving at a rapid pace, with the proliferation of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), mobile workforce, and increased Wi-Fi coverage; enterprises are realizing productivity and cost gains from using this critical access technology.* This evolution and growth places increased demands on networks and the professionals that support them. Ensuring this technology is … Continue reading “Demand for Wireless Network Professionals”
The Value of Cisco Certifications
In 2013, Cisco completed a study targeted at understanding the value of Cisco certification for employers of Cisco certified professionals. Designed to measure employer perceptions about employees with Cisco certifications, the study specifically focused on how employers measure the value of Cisco certified individuals in their business. Three-quarters of 200 network managers surveyed concurred that … Continue reading “The Value of Cisco Certifications”
The Value of Certification
How Will Getting Certified Help? Our prospective and current learning participants and employers often ask the question “How will this certification help?” This seems to be true regardless of whether the candidate is working to obtain an entry-level certification or attempting to obtain a more advanced credential. Not all career certification training is the same. … Continue reading “The Value of Certification”
Pursuing Or Renewing Certification
There’s quite a lot going on at thinQtank® Learning this year! Whether you’re pursuing additional professional training and certifications, or looking to renew your existing certifications, thinQtank’s got you covered. Here are just a few courses we’re excited to be offering this summer. thinQtank® Learning is offering an industry unique nine-day training camp in which students can receive … Continue reading “Pursuing Or Renewing Certification”
Scott Smith Cisco CCIE Certified Instructor
Scott A. Smith, formerly the Director of IT for OAO at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Labs and a Systems Engineer with Cisco Systems, Inc., is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer for thinQtank® Data. Since originally founding thinQtank® Global, Inc., in May of 2001, Smith has developed an engineering focused firm, earning a reputation in the … Continue reading “Scott Smith Cisco CCIE Certified Instructor”