Microsoft Cloud Services Certification

Microsoft Cloud Services Certification

To keep pace with their customers and employers, most IT professionals and developers will need to have additional skills. If you are ready for the challenge, Microsoft is ready to help. Microsoft have recently released several exams geared towards cloud based skills such as Windows Azure, Office365 etc...

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The ITIL Master Qualification is here

The ITIL Master Qualification is here

The Official ITIL Accreditor is pleased to announce that from today, the ITIL Master Qualification in IT Service Management is available to experienced Service Managers who have achieved ITIL Expert Level.

The ITIL Master Qualification is the highest level in the Official ITIL Qualification Scheme. The qualification differs from other core qualifications as the assessment method is through written submission and candidate interview.

The ITIL Master builds upon the knowledge gained through the core qualification scheme and validates practical application of the ITIL framework in the work place. Candidates must explain how and why they have chosen to adopt, adapt and implement core ITIL concepts within the workplace across the entire service lifecycle.

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New improved ITIL MALC qualification launches

New improved ITIL® MALC qualification launches

The new Managing Across the Lifecycle (MALC) qualification is aligned to the 2011 edition of ITIL. It has a higher level of difficulty than the Intermediate qualifications. The exam duration has been increased from one and a half to two hours and number of questions on each examination paper has increased from eight to ten. The exam is based on a case study which is used on sample and live examination papers so candidates can prepare.

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Free CCNA Security Exam Preparation Videos

Free CCNA Security Exam Preparation Videos

The Cisco Learning Network proudly presents a series of three video lectures on the topic of “CCNA Security: IPsec VPN’s”

Are you studying for your CCNA Security exam? If so, or if you are considering a certification in security, one of the main topics that you will need to master is IPsec. In this recorded series, Brad Graham, who many of you may know from our study and discussion groups, answers some of the most frequent IPSec questions he encounters there including operation, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Lecture one is now available and you can also participate in a hosted discussion with Brad that runs until June 13th.

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IBM Take It Again

IBM Take It Again

Take It Again is a voucher program, offered worldwide, by IBM Professional Certification. With the Take It Again program you may purchase specially priced exam vouchers so that in the event you do not pass an exam on the first attempt, you may retake the same exam at no additional costs.

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Vulnerability in Citrix XenApp could result in denial of service.

Vulnerability in Citrix XenApp could result in denial of service.

A vulnerability has been identified in Citrix XenApp that, when triggered, could result in a denial of service.

This vulnerability is present in all versions of Citrix XenApp, formerly known as Presentation Server, up to and including version 6.5.

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Become a Project Manager & Earn a Six Figure Salary

Become a Project Manager & Earn a Six Figures Salary

According to the PMI Project Management Salary Survey, Seventh Edition, the salaries of project managers around the world continue to climb, indicating not only that project management professionals are in strong demand, but also that organisations are increasingly recognising the value of trained project managers to their overall business goals.

The 10 countries reporting the highest median salaries (reported below in US dollars) are:

• Switzerland, $160,409
• Australia, $139,497
• Germany, $110,347
• Netherlands, $109,775
• Belgium, $108,750
• United States, $105,000
• Ireland, $101,635
• Canada, $98,517
• United Kingdom, $96,384
• New Zealand, $91,109

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Short answer code questions coming soon!

Short answer code questions coming soon!

Microsoft has announces that short answer code questions will start appearing in exams soon. Short answer code questions test a candidates ability to write code that will solve the problem described in the question.

To answer, you will type the necessary code into a free text entry field. Your answer is scored by comparing it to a list of possible correct answers. (And yes, many SMEs were involved in developing and reviewing the list of correct answers.)

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Pearson VUE Acquires Certiport

Pearson VUE Acquires Certiport

Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing arm of Pearson, have announced the acquisition of Certiport, a leading provider of performance-based certification exams and practice test solutions for academic institutions, workforce and corporate technology markets.

Bob Whelan, CEO, Pearson VUE said, “Certiport is a successful global assessment business which perfectly complements Pearson VUE’s own high-stakes assessment model. We are impressed with the company’s growth, the high caliber of Certiport’s employees, clients, and partners and we look forward to the growth opportunities that will result from this acquisition.”

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CompTIA and Apple Consultants Network

CompTIA and Apple Consultants Network

The CompTIA Network+ Certification has been accepted by Apple as an entry-point credential to join the Apple Consultants Network.

The Apple Consultants Network (ACN) is a fee-based membership program specifically designed for IT professionals who deliver services for Mac and/or iOS mobile devices (iPhone and iPad).

Once you have joined the ACN program and completed Apple’s mobility learning path, you are well positioned to offer consulting services for iOS deployment and integration. With increasing demand for mobility solutions, your involvement in the ACN program can help you pursue a new source of revenue for your business.

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