New Red Hat Program Propels Red Hat into Self-Paced Training

Red Hat recently announced one of their newest endeavors, a self-paced training program to propel the next generation of IT architecture, during the Red Hat Summit in Boston. The Red Hat Learning subscription gives students the ability to consume material in a modern, on demand fashion. Access to Red Hat’s self-paced learning course includes:

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Six Tips for Passing a Microsoft Certification Exam (from Someone Who Hates Taking Tests)

I have taken a lot of Microsoft certification exams over the last 20 years. I can’t say that I am ever excited to take an exam, but I have done well on them. Over the years I have developed an approach to taking exams and have generally passed many more than I have failed. In fact, as I started thinking about it, I have never failed an exam for which I have gone through the process that I am laying out herein. You do not need to follow this approach, but you definitely need an approach. Taking a Microsoft certification exam “cold” is a good way to end up retaking a Microsoft certification exam.

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Utilizing Technology to Enable the Learner’s Success

Technology is changing at an unprecedented rate, subsequently evolving the way we consume information. And with these changes, learners like you and me are rightfully demanding more from our online user experiences. Even within the past five years, features that once felt like a luxury, such as live chatting with the instructor, are now an expectation. To meet demands, education providers are gifted to lead the charge.

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10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Virtual Classes

Whether this is your first learning experience outside of a physical classroom or you are a seasoned online student, this checklist will help you focus and maximize your time. Most people have a prescribed window of time to focus on professional development, so take advantage of this opportunity by preparing and making your training time count.

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Technology Professionals: Get Your BA Hat On!

As a working IT professional one of the biggest challenges that you face, more than likely, is helping those on the business side understand exactly what your current IT capabilities are. Sometimes you may find yourself having to explain to stakeholders why a shiny new piece of technology may not be the cure to all organizational ills.

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