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15 Emerging Trends in Information Technology

Technology is ever-changing and those wanting to remain at the helm of innovation must adapt. The consumer journey is charting a new course as customers and companies alike embrace emerging technologies. As tech trends such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic process automation (RPA) become more pervasive, the world will look to brands who can deliver with accuracy and real-time efficiency. Learn More.

 

Which IT Certifications are in-demand?

Industry trends, such as the ongoing cybersecurity talent shortage and massive cloud migration, are impacting which certs are most in demand and which ones lead to the highest-paying salaries. See which certifications are in-demand

 

Which IT Certification Should I Get First?

Whether you’re a college student looking to advance your career ahead of your peers or from another sector trying to change your career. The information technology field offers plenty of opportunities for you. But which IT certificate you should take first?

 

IT is a hot industry for job seekers

Job seekers will find that new positions open up in the IT industry faster than anywhere else, according to CareerBuilder. A total of 72% of IT employers are planning to hire additional employees before the end of 2017, with software service and cybersecurity ranking as the two roles most in demand.Business News Daily

Cybersecurity jobs can be exempted from Trump hiring freeze

“Critical” cybersecurity jobs with the US Department of Defense have been exempted from the Trump administration’s hiring freeze. Heads of other agencies can also exempt cybersecurity and other positions from the freeze if they are needed to protect national security, according to Kathleen McGettigan, acting director of the Office of Personnel Management.FedScoop

Tech on the horizon

Many emerging technologies are poised to make a splash in today’s digital society and digital organizations. While there is uncertainty around the impact of new technologies on the job market, a CompTIA survey finds that most people believe that emerging trends will have a net positive impact. To learn more, download the free report,Tech on the Horizon: From VR to Bots.

What’s your IT personality?

Whether you recently graduated, are looking to move up the career ladder or want to change careers, IT has numerous opportunities you can pursue. Earning a certification can help you learn a new skill or validate the skills you already have. But how do you decide which certification makes the most sense for you and your career path? The CompTIA IT Careers Blog offers some advice.

IT Resume Makeover: Highlighting business and technology leadership

In CIO.com’s latest installment in the Résumé Makeover series, career expert Laura Smith-Proulx, helps a CIO tackle his extensive — and impressive — background to build an engaging three-page résumé.

Special Report: IT Salary Survey 2016 Results

IT Salary Survey 2016: Hottest jobs, cities and industries for IT pay

14 hot networking jobs, skills for 2017

Employers are more willing to negotiate pay rates, reports Robert Half Technology.

18 Digital Tools and Strategies That Support Students’ Reading and Writing

Many teachers incorporate digital tools beyond Google Docs in reading and writing assignments. This blog post offers an overview of 18 tools used by teachers, including graphic organizers such as Answer Garden in the prewriting phase and websites such as Newsela and Tween Tribune for leveled nonfiction articles.KQED.org (8/19)

Blended 2.0 shifts learning in schools

Some school districts have adopted blended learning 2.0. Joe Casarez, associate superintendent for instructional services for a California district, characterizes blended learning 2.0 as the addition of personalization to the original model, which combined technology and print.
District Administration magazine online (8/22)

Special Educators Want Mobile Technology, but More Training Needed

Special-education teachers are more likely to use iPads and assistive technology in the classroom than their general-education peers. The findings are from a survey of 683 teachers and others done by a project at the Research Center for Educational Technology at Kent State University in Ohio.
Education Week (tiered subscription model) (8/22)

Tableau Software Hires New Chief Executive

Data-visualization software company Tableau Software has tapped Adam Selipsky, former leader of sales and marketing at Amazon Web Services, as president and CEO. Tableau’s stock, which had fallen 42% this year, climbed 6% in after-hours trading Monday.
The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (8/22),  GeekWire (8/22)

Rise of the Robots

The spread of automation throughout society could lead to an utopic existence for humanity eventually — but will mean disruption initially. Visit the CompTIA Blog to read more about this compelling topic.

Training with CompTIA CertMaster

Using the latest brain science technology, CompTIA CertMaster helps users learn fast and remember as they prepare for professional certification exams. CompTIA CertMaster maps directly to the exam objectives and allows user to learn anywhere, anytime. See why more than 40,000 people have chosen to train with CompTIA CertMaster.

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