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We've heard a lot about the IT skills gaps in the U.S. But how are other countries faring on the IT skills front and, even more broadly, with technology adoption? Interestingly, more similarities than differences emerge across a wide array of countries; this according to CompTIA's recently conducted "International Technology Adoption & Workforce Issues" study. Some highlights: The importance of ... Read More

The only thing on this planet you can control is you: How you think, how you feel, how you react to situations and how you show up. Pattie Grimm, president and change leader, Advantage Performance & Training Ltd. The CompTIA Advancing Women in IT Community webinar was entitled "Be Strong … Stand Up … Stand Out - Quiet Women Never ... Read More

College of DuPage Professor Clyde Cox coaches students during CIT 1111, the college's Computer and Internetworking Technologies course that corresponds to the CompTIA A+ 220-701 exam. Ten years ago, the College of DuPage, in Glen Ellyn, Ill., began to redesign its computer hardware and networking curricula to embed the goals of IT industry certifications into the program. The college ... Read More

I hear over and over from employers that they love to hire veterans because they are disciplined, focused and often more mature than peers of a similar age. Charles Eaton, executive director, Creating IT Futures Foundation When I signed on with the Creating IT Futures Foundation in 2010, I knew that veterans were among those we helped train for information ... Read More

Several CompTIA exams now contain performance-based questions, which test an IT professional's ability to solve problems, in addition to the traditional multiple-choice format. We asked CompTIA authorized training and content partners how they're integrating this new format into their training, and how all students can best prepare for the new questions. Here is their advice. Know What to Expect Performance-based ... Read More