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Top Technical & Application Courses

Some of our highlights of this past year include: Our catalog of Power Hour courses has grown to include over 250 task-based, one-hour sessions. Our open-enrollment schedule has also grown with over 100 sessions delivered each week. Check out our full Power Hour open-enrollment schedule at nhpowerhour.com. Our NHGO NOW library has grown to include 200 courses with over 8,200 videos in 2019! The platform continues to improve and our customers love it. If you haven't experienced the best on-demand learning library in the industry, make sure to grab a free trial here. Our incredible staff of instructors. Our overall instructor average for 2018 is an amazing 9.54 on a 10 scale. Thousands of students have received training from our subject matter experts to improve their skills and to make them more efficient. Click here to see some of our recent student comments. Listed below are 20 of the most popular courses from 2019, and what each of them cover. Of course, this is only a fraction ...

CompTIA Security+ Certification

CompTIA Security+ is a globally recognized certification that validates the foundational skills and knowledge needed to perform core security functions. The Security+ is vendor-neutral and not role-specific, so it fits well in a range of organizations, regardless of which technologies they use. With this foundation in place, many CompTIA Security+ certified professionals go on to take popular vendor-specific exams, such as those for VMWare, Cisco or Microsoft. There are many benefits, both on a personal level and a professional level, to having the international, vendor-neutral CompTIA A+ Certification. Higher salaries and extended career path options usually rank at the top of the list. According to a recent survey, professionals with the CompTIA A+ Certification can earn around $31,000 per year. Other benefits include increased customer satisfaction, increased productivity due to skilled workers as well as other career opportunities. Earning the CompTIA credential involves consider...

Cybersecurity Trends Impacting Careers

Two CompTIA cybersecurity certifications will be updated in 2020: CompTIA Security+ (Q4) and CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) (Q2). Although the related core job functions remain the same, both certifications will be impacted by cybersecurity trends we’re seeing in the industry. I recently did an interview on YouTube where I discussed the CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway and how we update our certifications to reflect industry trends. CompTIA works closely with industry partners to ensure our certifications align with current job roles and responsibilities. Technology changes frequently, so we update our exams every three years to meet industry needs and make sure IT pros keep their skills current. When IT pros renew their certifications through continuing education, they validate their knowledge in technology areas that matter to employers today. What Makes Linux So Scalable? There are many reasons for the scalability of Linux: Building on UNIX: UNIX was designed for ease of...

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst CySA+ is now available!

The CySA+ is a vendor neutral cybersecurity exam that bridges the gap between CompTIA Security+ and the CASP exam. Properly training CySA+ certified skills are in high demand. Companies need certified IT security staff who can analyze, monitor and protect their business. What Else Should I Know about this Exam? The exam is offered in English, Japanese, and Portuguese. On a scale of 100 to 900, 750 is a passing score. You are advised to have CompTIA Network+ certification already, plus two years of experience in IT administration with a security focus. You studied; you bought your voucher; you went to a Pearson VUE test site and took the exam. You passed! What should your next step be? What does the certification get you? How do you earn back the $311 you spent to get certified? Help Wanted Earning the CompTIA Security+ certification means you are competent in all these areas of IT: Application, Data, and Host Security Access Control and Identity Management Compliance and operational s...

CompTIA Security+: Securing Organizations

Over the years, security attacks have evolved. Currently, 80% of organizations use the Internet as an essential part of their business operations, and half of them experience a significant loss of assets due to Internet-related incidents. International Data Corporation (IDC), a market research and analysis firm, reports that security spending has increased significantly in the last few years – from $5.1 billion to $14.2 billion. There are three factors that are fueling the drive for businesses to make security an executive priority: The business transformation to e-business HIPAA legislation A need to protect the business infrastructure from increasing threats Many aspiring IT pros are concerned that the entry-level certs just won't get them anywhere. The common complaint is that there are already too many people with CompTIA certs and the widespread fear is that the certifications are too basic. Others worry that CompTIA certifications won't help them get a job or a promotion...

What is the CompTIA Security+ certification

The CompTIA Security+ certification is the foundational credential for information technology professionals who want to specialize in cybersecurity. By passing the test, you show your ability to install and work with systems that secure devices, applications, and full networks. You must demonstrate the capacity to evaluate and mitigate system threats and show a strong working knowledge of current cybersecurity policy. According to CompTIA, 96 percent of managers look for certifications when screening candidates or include certifications as part of the job requirements. The data in the Global Knowledge 2018 IT Skills and Salary Report indicates that 15 percent of respondents reported that adding new certifications to their skill set resulted in receiving a raise, with some respondents reporting raises of as much as 16 percent. The Global Knowledge report also notes that certified IT professionals earn 22 percent more than their non-certified counterparts, which makes a strong statement...

New CompTIA Cloud Essentials+

The new, improved version of CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ is unique because it is the only internationally recognized, vendor-neutral IT certification that utilizes key business principles and fundamental cloud concepts to validate data-driven cloud recommendations. This means those who earn CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ will be able to make essential comprehensive cloud assessments. They will also be equipped to perform the following tasks: Minimize security risks while making informed cloud decisions Grasp new technology concepts and solutions Increase a company’s efficiency and manage costs Cybersecurity Job Security While the responsibility of working in cybersecurity may cause stress, the technical specificity of the position and the increasing need for cybersecurity services certainly has its upsides for career seekers. 76% of respondents reported that they’re either secure or very secure in their position 71% are reporting that they’re satisfied with their jobs That means that while t...