Screening for Success: What to Consider Before Venturing Into IT/Computer Science

In the digital age, proficiency in IT or computer science is highly valuable. Whether you’re looking to move into development, cybersecurity, system analysis, or even technician roles, it’s possible to earn high wages and enjoy a comfortable working life – here are a few tips to get you started.

Requirements

Despite the wide range of positions available in IT or computer science, requirements are steep across the board. For any role involving the management of computers or code, you’ll benefit from a ...

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OCT
0

careers, certification, education, training

Notes on the New CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Exam

The CompTIA A+ exam may be the best entry-level information technology course and certification exam.  I started my certification training career teaching the A+ course for CompTIA’s IT Ready program back in 2014.  I have tested for all the versions of the A+ since 200-701 and 702, 220-801 and 802, 220-901 and 902, 220-1001 and 1002.

Last April CompTIA release the latest set of ...

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4
OCT
2

careers, certification, cybersecurity, education, training

12 Free Cybersecurity Certifications for You

By Bob Weiss

I often get the question from people looking to move into a cybersecurity career, “Where should I start.”  The standard answer used to be, “Get an entry-level help desk position and work your way up to cybersecurity.”  But with the plethora of IT and cybersecurity university degree programs, technical college programs, and the critical need for cybersecurity professionals in government, ...

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SEP
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Why You Should Hire Remote Workers and How to Do It Right

By Lance Cody-Valdez

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic came and went, Scientific American notes that the way we work has drastically changed. It used to be that everyone had to go into a physical office to complete their work, but in order to stay safe, many companies turned to a remote workforce. This strategy proved to be a success and now many organizations are moving in this direction, and yours can do the same.

Here’s some helpful advice presented ...

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SEP
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CISSP and Security+ Cybersecurity Classes at RCTC Starting Soon

CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Exam Prep – NEW!

Accelerate your cybersecurity career with the world’s premier cybersecurity certification – the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). The CISSP certification was created to ensure professionals in computer security have standardized knowledge of the field. Earning the CISSP proves you have what it takes to effectively design, implement and manage ...

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JUL
0

careers, certification, CISSP, education, training

Product Managers Role in a Startup

The lack of resources is the most significant obstacle that all entrepreneurs encounter. Every choice regarding the hiring of new employees or the completion of transactions must be carefully considered. Investing in a product manager, on the other hand, is a fairly safe choice for a young business with one or two products.

Startup product managers, often ...

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18
JAN
0

careers, Not tech

Directing Your Career to Work Around Your Personal Life

Different people have different attitudes about how their work life and their personal life should be balanced in relation to each other. Some people place a high degree of importance on hard work within a career context, but that might not apply to the values which you hold true. Instead, you might want to make your career work around your personal life.

There are several ways in which you can make this ideal a reality, and it’s simply about finding the ...

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12
JAN
0

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Network+ and Security+ Classes are Available from RCTC in January

Network+ and Security+ Certification Classes at Rochester Community and Technical College

Are you planning to prepare for CompTIA’s Security+ or Network+ certification next year?  Then check out these course offerings

NETWORK+ VIRTUAL CLASS
Jan 25th-May 10th
16 Week Program
Tuesday Evenings
6PM-9PM

Registration Fee: $1999
(must be paid in full at time of registration)
Recommended Textbooks:
THE OFFICIAL COMPTIA NETWORK+ STUDENT GUIDE (EXAM N10-008)
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DEC
0

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