Upskilling: How can can IT pros train up?

The right skills are important for IT professionals either looking for work or progressing in a company. ZDNet Australia looks at some tips on how to skill up.

Figuring out MS certifications
Microsoft's decision to create separate Win2K and .NET tracks could affect your MCSA and MCSE plans. But if you're certified in Win2K, you may not need to worry.

Test for security pros unveiled
A soon-to-be released certification program for entry-level computer-security professionals, is slated as helping companies hire knowledgeable network administrators.

Choosing the right training style
IT training comes in many forms, from formal instructor-led classroom sessions to coworker-taught brown-bag lunches, and each has distinct advantages and disadvantages. Find out which one might be right for your help desk.

Web-based training decreases staff turnover
Is Web-based training the answer to high staff turnover in the call centre industry? Examine why one company believes this to be the case.

SAGE certifications: by sysadmins for sysadmins
The self-proclaimed "premier international organisation dedicated to the support of system administration and the advancement of systems administration as a profession" isn't doing itself any favours by suggesting in advertisements that, well, your IT certification mimics a certain action most often associated with vacuum cleaners.

IT certs: More valuable than ever
It's easy to become discouraged right now, particularly if you're trying to earn an IT certification.

Three strategies for acquiring new skills
One of the biggest challenges for IT consultants is maintaining current skills while continuing to work. One TechRepublic member shares three strategies to combat the "now you're hot, now you're not" cycle.

All you need to know to become an MCSA
Microsoft's new MCSA certification is quickly becoming a popular goal for many IT pros, even though they may have very different reasons for wanting to obtain it. Here's a look at the knowledge and skills that you need to earn the MCSA.

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