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?
It's that ongoing dilemma: is certification the answer, or is industry experience what Australian IT departments really need?
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It's that ongoing dilemma: is certification the answer, or is industry experience what Australian IT departments really need?
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