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?
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The technology industry is awash with certifications at the individual and organisational level, but are these qualifications worth the paper they're printed on? ZDNet Australia investigates.
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.
It's that ongoing dilemma: is certification the answer, or is industry experience what Australian IT departments really need?
The hope of six-figure salaries, companies lining up to recruit you, and outstanding job security has enticed many an IT professional to pursue the most renowned IT certification: the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE). Take a look at the gruelling process that is CCIE.
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