Update: On January 31, 2021 Microsoft retired Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Solutions Expert (MCSE) and Solutions Developer (MCSD) certifications. In their place are Microsoft’s Role-based certifications. A Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert certification puts you at the top of the list for many different IT specialties. The benefits of an MCSE are many and […]
Most of the blog posts that deal with customizing the toolbars on Microsoft Office products are written for PC users. Now that MS Office has become the standard for office applications on the Apple Macintosh OS, too, let’s discuss how to customize the Excel toolbar on a Mac. Please note that these instructions are for […]
It’s now easier than ever to take your work with you wherever you go since Microsoft has released Office apps for both iOS and Android devices. They aren’t quite as powerful as their desktop counterparts as of yet, but they have quickly advanced in their usability to the point that you can almost ditch your […]
Online training has been around for a while and most of us have participated in eLearning at some point. Training is offered online for everything from basic software to technical certification programs. Our Remote Classroom Instruction (RCI) is a bit different than most online training. RCI is not a webinar – RCI is live instructor-led […]
If you’ve ever used Microsoft Excel, you’ve noticed that there are tons of buttons on toolbars that you can use at different times on different document types in certain contexts. These buttons issue all sorts of handy, powerful commands. Sometimes, the exact command you want can be hard to find if you dive off into […]
Almost everyone who has used Microsoft Excel has created a chart or graph, or will, at some point in their future. This is one of the many areas where Excel truly shines. Charts and graphs help communicate data because it is easier for people to absorb the summary of data in a visual format. Nothing […]
The ribbon toolbar of Microsoft Word contains a seemingly infinite number of useful buttons that execute various commands to help you build your documents. Most, if not all, of these buttons have keyboard shortcuts assigned to them. You can become much faster and more efficient at building Word documents if you can learn the keyboard […]
Getting a technical certification can benefit your career in various ways. But did you know this can be especially true for current IT students? Not many students think about getting a certification before they finish their degree, but an IT certification can give them advantages that other students won’t have. Let’s go over some of […]
You may have seen this post appear on social media recently: “CFO: What happens if we train them and they leave? CEO: What happens if we don’t and they stay?” Employees can make or break a company, and smart executives know how to bring out the best in their employees. You can hire someone with […]
Because technology is constantly evolving, IT professionals have to evolve to keep up with the changing requirements of their job. On-going learning is essential to avoid being left behind. Below are some reasons why obtaining an IT certification is important for IT professionals. A certification on top of your degree can open up new possibilities […]