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  • Experience vs certification: The winner?

    With IT outsourcing and offshoring on the rise, technology professionals in Australia have been forced to upgrade their skills and turn to industry certification to stay ahead. But are they on the right path?

  • Oracle revamps DBA certification

    Those of you planning to pursue Oracle DBA certiication need to be aware of a few changes before you begin. For starters, Oracle has added a requirement that candidates must take Oracle's Instructor-Led Training class.

  • SAGE certifications: by sysadmins for sysadmins

    SAGE's marketing tactics may overshadow its certs, but don't look past them too quickly. See what SAGE certifications cover and why they may have some merit.

  • 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.

  • Microsoft announces new security test and exam retirements

    Two recent announcements may change your Microsoft certification strategy. Learn the details behind the newest security exam in development and the latest exams to be retired.

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    No paper, no promotion

    It comes at no surprise to learn that HR people use IT certifications to choose between candidates when hiring, but in some organisations it can also inhibit career advancement.

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  • The value of certification

    It can be seen as essential to have a list of certifications in technical areas, but is a piece of paper always worth having?

  • MCSE: should you upgrade?

    Don't lose your MCSE certification. Learn about all the changes that will affect your upgrade path and your options for bringing your certification up to date.

  • Oracle revamps DBA certification

    Those of you planning to pursue Oracle DBA certiication need to be aware of a few changes before you begin. For starters, Oracle has added a requirement that candidates must take Oracle's Instructor-Led Training class.

  • Target effective, low-cost cert books and test engines

    When money for classroom training isn't available, it's time to explore cheaper ways to prep for certification exams. These suggestions will help you find useful resources you can afford.

  • Windows 2003 certification: Top 10 study topics

    With the release of Microsoft's latest server operating system comes a slew of new certification exams to prepare for. See what you'll need to bone up on to keep your certifications current.

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