Certifications are an important component in many fields but are particularly valued within Information Technology. Certifications prove to employers that you have the training and knowledge to be a highly valuable addition to their organization. Certifications are not usually easy to obtain since you have to take several examinations to achieve them. When you’re ready […]
Most people think you have to be a programmer to learn programming skills. That’s simply not true. In fact, you have nothing to lose by learning computer programming skills and everything to gain. Programming is similar to learning how to speak a foreign language or learning how to do math. No one is born with […]
At some point, you may have found yourself asking, “What is conditional formatting?” Conditional formatting means that you can change or add visual cues based on a specified set of rules. It provides a way to improve the appearance and increase the functionality of your spreadsheets as you’re working based on the conditions you have […]
Searching for a new job can seem like a daunting task and these days it seems the only way to do so is by filling out an online form on a job search website. If you’re just graduating college, most IT programs have some sort of process in place so that you can get your […]
Many years ago, businesses didn’t think that much about dedicated project management. Generally, people worked under a supervisor or manager, and that position was charged with conducting daily tasks and making sure that things within their department ran smoothly. Toward the turn of the last century, companies realized the benefit of having a dedicated professional […]
CAD stands for Computer-Aided Drafting and AutoCAD is the most popular brand of software utilized for CAD. Most people who have heard of AutoCAD usually think about drafters or architects drawing up blueprints for buildings on the computer. However, it has infinitely more uses than just drawing up blueprints. AutoCAD can be used to design […]
Not all online training courses and training companies are created equally. Content, communications, learning philosophies, teaching practices and software have come a long way in a short time. Let’s take a brief look at the history of online learning and how far it has come. Humble Beginnings When online learning courses first emerged on the […]
By loose definition, a Software Engineer is someone who employs the principles of computer science, engineering, and mathematics to design and create computer software solutions to complex problems. But a software engineer is not someone who merely knows how to use computer languages to write software; an engineer is a well-rounded practitioner who has the […]
Microsoft Office has long been the leader in digital office functionality and automation. However, as of late, Google’s cloud office applications have been making inroads into Microsoft’s domain. More specifically, a recent update of Google’s Gmail application prompted Microsoft to take a hard look at their Office programs. Their response is somewhat of an overhaul […]
Everyone has heard of Microsoft, but not everyone has heard of GitHub unless you’re an open source developer. By open source, I mean the collaborative efforts of different developers to participate in the co-development of a software solution without the barriers of specific operating system and software platforms. GitHub is basically a code repository for […]
