Kick-Start Your Cyber Career with the Associate Cyber Security Professional Title

Kick-Start Your Cyber Career with the Associate Cyber Security Professional Title

We’re excited to share that applications are now open for our Associate Cyber Security Professional Title.

Associate Cyber Security Professional is our new entry-level professional title, designed for those at the start of their cyber security careers.

The Associate title sits alongside our existing professional titles – Practitioner, Principal and Chartered - as an individual’s first step on the UK’s Cyber Security Professional Register.
An Associate Cyber Security Professional will be able to demonstrate their competence, drive and commitment and will either be employed in an early career cyber role, or ready for their first role in cyber security.

Gaining an Associate title is proof of an individual’s readiness to thrive in a real-world cyber security environment and demonstrates that they meet a government-backed standard of...

Introducing ITIL® (Version 5): Everything you need to know about the new certification scheme

Introducing ITIL® (Version 5): Everything you need to know about the new certification scheme

First created in the 1980s, ITIL® has been a recognised source of best practice guidance for IT service management professionals for over 40 years, and today PeopleCert (the examining body for ITIL) has announced the launch of its latest iteration.

ITIL (Version 5) aims to bridge IT product and service management in one unified certification scheme fit for the modern digital and AI-driven world.

What is ITIL (Version 5)?

Launched in January 2026, ITIL (Version 5) is a best practice framework for digital product and service management. It connects strategy with delivery creating a shared approach that aligns business and technology professionals, allowing them to achieve measurable outcomes that meet objectives for both sides.

The framework has also been designed to...

A Dedicated Cisco Wireless Certification Track Is on the Horizon

A Dedicated Cisco Wireless Certification Track Is on the Horizon

Cisco has deep roots in Wi-Fi technologies, and so does our wireless community. I’ve spoken with many of you over the years on this very topic. That’s why I’m excited to announce our wireless certification updates and dedicated Cisco wireless certification track that better aligns to your wireless technologies and the challenges you face in your day-to-day work, and beyond—all launching in March 2026.

The time has come for a single wireless certification track
CCNP Enterprise wireless concentration step aside. The time has come for a reestablished focus on modern wireless technologies, and with it a new dedicated wireless track from entry to expert. Get ready for our upcoming CCNP Wireless and CCIE Wireless certification track. Now you can follow a clear progression from the foundational Wireless Foundations course to more advanced professional and expert-level credentials.

Whether...

CompTIA updates Linux+ certification

CompTIA updates Linux+ certification

CompTIA has updated its Linux+ certification exam to include new and expanded content on artificial intelligence, automation, cybersecurity, DevOps, infrastructure as code (IaC), scalability, and systems troubleshooting.

The Linux+ V8 certification validates IT professionals’ abilities to manage, secure, automate, and troubleshoot Linux systems in cloud and hybrid environments, according to CompTIA. The exam focuses on: system management; services and user management; automation, orchestration, and scripting; and troubleshooting. The updated exam tests the skills needed to handle Linux server environments “while using security best practices, scripting, containerization, virtualization, and automation,” CompTIA says.

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Important update to the CCST Certification program

important update to the CCST Certification program

We’re writing to inform you of an important update to the CCST Certification program. Starting July 15, 2025, the CCST certifications (Cybersecurity, Networking, and IT Support) will transition from lifetime certifications to a 5-year recertification cycle.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Certifications earned before July 15, 2025, will remain lifetime certifications.
• Certifications earned on or after July 15, 2025, will require renewal every 5 years.

This update aligns CCST with other Cisco certifications and ensures students' skills remain up to date. Many employers also require certification renewals to meet compliance standards, making this change valuable for students’ career growth.

Recertification Process: You can renew your CCST certification by

• Retaking the CCST exam, OR
• Achieving any Cisco certification at the Associate, Professional, or Expert...

Exciting changes to CISCO DevNet, Cybersecurity, and Collaboration Specialist certifications

Exciting changes to DevNet, Cybersecurity, and Collaboration Specialist certifications

Announcing upcoming changes to Cisco Certifications

New Cisco CCT Field Technician Certification

New Cisco CCT Field Technician Certification

The New Certification: CCT Field Technician
The updated CCT Field Technician certification represents a significant shift from the previous model. It will merge the CCT Collaboration, CCT Data Center, and CCT Routing and Switching certifications, incorporating updated legacy topics and introducing new Cisco products. This integration moves the program from a specialized approach to a more multi-faceted one that reflects the current IT environment.

Whether you want to establish a strong foundation in Cisco hardware and components or enhance your existing role with Cisco hardware replacement procedures and best practices—this is the Cisco certification for you.

The new CCT Field Technician certification and exam will launch on December 12, 2024, through Pearson Vue. Training will be available on Cisco U. starting December 5, 2024

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HUGE changes to VMware Certification! And its good news

Launching Today: The VMware Certification Program just got a major upgrade!

Enhanced flexibility now makes earning your VMware certification easier than ever. Here’s what’s new:

Say goodbye to prerequisites!
↳Completing a training course or prerequisite certification is no longer required to earn a certification. Just keep in mind that certification upgrades continue to be offered through official courses.

Introducing standardized exam fees!
↳All new registrations, renewals, and retakes of VCTA, VCP, and VCAP exams will now be a flat fee of $250 USD with no changes to the exam content.

You can read more here

Cisco Launches CCST IT Support Certification

Cisco Launches CCST IT Support Certification

Gaining this new entry-level Cisco certification will ensure you’re well-versed in the job-role skills needed to complete the common responsibilities in the tech industry. One of the unique aspects of this certification is you’ll not only develop technical skills, but you’ll learn to use interpersonal skills, such as communication, active listening, and expressing technical concepts.

Other important skills and responsibilities associated with IT support specialists include:

Troubleshooting hardware issues that involve ports and cables as well as connectivity and resource access issues.
Troubleshooting operation systems and application issues, such as display settings and updates on Windows and MacOS operating systems and mobile device issues.
Dealing with common threats to the end user, such as malware, phishing, and Personally identifiable information (PII) data.
Leveraging a broad set of...

Top 17 IT Certifications in Demand for 2023

According to Indeed.com, a popular employment website, there are 17 popular IT certificiations that they see being mentioned in IT roles that they advertise. As an employment website, you would imagine they know what's hot and what's not, what do you think?

Here is there list:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
  
• Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)
  
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  
• Certified Data Professional (CDP)
  
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  
• Certified Information...