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Jul 29, 2022, 12:45 PM
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Emily Matzelle
After a 25-year career in the U.S. Navy, Steve Upshaw took some time to upskill and prepare for his next chapter – a career in cybersecurity.
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Dec 23, 2020, 14:24 PM
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Emily Matzelle
The most read articles of 2020 showcase how the IT community has come together in unprecedented times.
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Nov 1, 2019, 22:07 PM
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Matthew Stern
David Kent joined the Marines to build his skills while providing for his family. Now he’s a CompTIA-certified cybersecurity pro, stepping into an awesome paying dream job in the civilian workforce.
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Apr 27, 2018, 20:35 PM
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Amy L. Hamblin
For an IT career with longevity, it pays to keep your IT certification up to date. Database Administrator David McKay recently learned the hard way that certification is only as good as it is current.
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Nov 29, 2017, 19:07 PM
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Patrick Lane
In October 2017, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) approved CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) under the DoD Manual 8570.01, which means military personnel and contractors can satisfy their job requirements by earning the certification.
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Nov 9, 2017, 21:33 PM
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Jessica Frank
As a veteran, you are eligible for educational benefits to help you transition into a new career. These benefits can pay for a college degree, vocational training and even a CompTIA certification.
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Nov 8, 2017, 21:39 PM
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Michelle Lange
Military experience translates to big-picture thinking, the ability to wield influence from any position, and training and managing large teams. Here are all the skills you should highlight in your IT interviews.
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Nov 7, 2017, 20:04 PM
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CompTIA
When Brittian McIntosh left the Navy with electronics expertise and professional commendations, he assumed his transition into the civilian workforce would be an easy one. It wasn’t. IT-Ready gave McIntosh skills and credentials to kick start a new career.
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Nov 6, 2017, 22:47 PM
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Debra B. McCraw
Read an excerpt from the latest issue of CompTIAWorld magazine about how CompTIA certifications help military personnel and veterans get ahead in their careers.
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Mar 20, 2017, 20:37 PM
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Amy L. Hamblin
Michael Bays left the Marine Corps with job training and a college degree, but he soon found certification was critical to success in the private sector. CompTIA CertMaster helped Bays prepare for the exam and learn new skills that he now uses every day.
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Nov 8, 2016, 19:16 PM
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Matthew Stern
In celebration of Veterans Day, we’re taking a look back at three of three military veterans whose time in the service led them into successful careers in IT – with some help from CompTIA certifications.
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Sep 11, 2015, 16:35 PM
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James Stanger
Last month, there was a “disturbance in the force” when it comes to your career. Representatives of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) signed the 8140 DoD directive. 8140 replaces the 8570 directive, which directed all DoD personnel and their contractors to be certified in their respective fields. What does this change mean to you? Well, in some ways, 8570 is dead, long live 8570.
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May 22, 2015, 17:21 PM
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Matthew Stern
Ralph Lazaro accumulated more than a decade’s worth of hands-on computer experience in the U.S. Navy. But when he got out of the service and sent his resume around in search of civilian jobs, he was not getting calls back. His resume was missing one crucial element – certifications.
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Nov 6, 2014, 20:56 PM
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Todd Thibodeaux
If you’re a veteran seeking to get started in or advance your IT career, read on to learn more about and get started on any of our various certifications.
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Dec 18, 2013, 21:58 PM
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Janet Pinkerton
CompTIA asked IT professionals what the CompTIA A+ certification did for them. Stories and situations differed, but each said earning the vendor-neutral, foundational IT credential took them where they wanted to go.
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