Category Archives: All Certifications
FREE Training Opportunity With MS Live 3 Day Event: Building Apps for Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft has historically been generous in making developer training resources available to the broader technical community, and one of the more compelling examples of this generosity came in the form of a free three-day live training event focused on building applications for Windows Phone 8.1. This event represented a significant opportunity for developers who wanted… Read More »
It’s Official: Microsoft Retires Dozens of Exams. We’ve Got The List.
Microsoft’s decision to retire dozens of examinations from its certification portfolio was not a spontaneous or arbitrary action but the result of careful analysis of technology adoption trends, product lifecycle timelines, and the evolving needs of the IT professional community. As Microsoft’s product portfolio shifted dramatically toward cloud-based services and subscription models, the relevance of… Read More »
Recent Release: HP Sales – DesignJet Large Format Printing (2014) Certification
The world of professional printing technology has always demanded a specialized kind of knowledge from the sales professionals who represent it. Selling large format printing solutions is not a matter of simply presenting a product catalog and waiting for a purchase decision — it requires deep understanding of the technology itself, the industries that depend… Read More »
What Is VCE File Format, and How It Can Be Used To The Max
What the VCE file format represents VCE files are associated with the Visual CertExam ecosystem, a proprietary method of storing material for simulated testing. Such files are generally opened through compatible reader software rather than directly as universal PDF documents. Different versions of software may have different capabilities, so a file extension alone does not… Read More »
New VMware Recertification Policy: Who? When? How?
VMware certification renewal rules have changed several times. The original article about a "new" VMware recertification policy is useful only when its date and policy version are stated. An administrator looking for 2026 requirements needs to verify the exact credential, issuing program and examination on VMware by Broadcom’s current site. A recertification instruction published during… Read More »
Certification Options for Android Developers
Android developers have several ways to demonstrate competence, but course completion, vendor certification and a portfolio of working apps are different kinds of evidence. One historically prominent program, Google’s Associate Android Developer certification, is no longer open for registration. A 2014-era list that recommends the credential without this distinction can send candidates toward an exam… Read More »
FREE Training All Over The Web. Part 1: Microsoft Press eBooks
The pursuit of professional development in the technology industry has never been more accessible than it is today, and one of the most significant contributors to that accessibility is the availability of high-quality free training resources scattered across the internet. For IT professionals, developers, system administrators, and anyone else working within the Microsoft technology ecosystem,… Read More »
ExamCollection Premium VCE Access: What You Need To Know, And How To Get 20% Off
Why this 2014 discount article needs a date The original ExamCollection premium-access announcement was published in April 2014 and advertised a 20 percent discount. That was a historical promotion, not a standing offer to every future visitor. A reader arriving years afterward should not assume that the advertised code, eligibility, plan duration, payment method or… Read More »
Microsoft MCSD Updates: 70-486 and 70-487
Editorial update — October 2026: The MCSD web-application and data-service exams 70-486 and 70-487 belong to Microsoft’s retired legacy developer certification program. The final MCSA/MCSD/MCSE examinations were withdrawn on January 31, 2021. This comparison therefore documents the skills those exams used to test; developers seeking a current Microsoft credential should select an active developer, Azure… Read More »
Microsoft 70-410 Exam: Windows Server 2012 R2 Updates
Editorial update — October 2026: Microsoft 70-410 (Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012) was part of the retired MCSA: Windows Server 2012 pathway. Its R2 features remain useful for supporting an older Windows Server estate, but the exam is no longer a registration option. This article documents the historical objectives; for a new credential, verify… Read More »
What You Need to Know About ITIL Qualifications and Certifications
ITIL qualifications now span two overlapping generations. PeopleCert introduced ITIL (Version 5) while keeping ITIL 4 available during a phased transition. ITIL 4 Foundation holders do not need to retake the new Foundation merely to enter higher-level Version 5 modules; the Foundation Bridge is an optional route for updating the Foundation certificate. Earlier Managing Professional… Read More »
The value of PMP needs to be judged against the current exam, not the blueprint a professional encountered several years ago. PMI launched an updated PMP examination on 9 July 2026. People now accounts for 33% of the blueprint, Process for 41%, and Business Environment for 26%; AI, sustainability, stakeholders, and value delivery are assessed… Read More »
Citrix XenApp was an enterprise application-delivery product that enabled organizations to run applications centrally and deliver sessions to people working on different endpoints. Its name appears in older deployment documents, support cases and certification materials, but it is not the name of the contemporary Citrix product portfolio. Citrix subsequently used the Citrix Virtual Apps and… Read More »
Red Hat 15 Years Anniversary Offer: Promo Code Inside
The original Red Hat anniversary-offer article appeared in March 2014. Its promise of an anniversary promotional code should be understood as a historical offer, not a current 2026 discount. An anniversary campaign may have been an attractive reason to explore Red Hat training at the time, but a historical marketing announcement is not proof that… Read More »
Is There Any Value to Apple Certifications?
Apple certifications can be valuable for IT professionals who support, deploy, secure and manage Apple devices in organizations. Their usefulness comes from a clear connection to a job: troubleshooting Macs and mobile devices, operating device-management workflows, configuring user access or implementing an Apple fleet at scale. They are not a substitute for technical experience, and… Read More »
