NEW Cisco 300-207 Exam: Implementing Cisco Threat Control Solutions (SITCS)
As part of its CCNP Security certification program update, Cisco is phasing out the 642-627 IPS (Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System) exam on 21 April 2014. This date will be the last day CCNP Security candidates can take the IPS exam. The 642-627 exam is being replaced by the 300-207 (Implementing Cisco Threat Control Solutions,… Read More »
IBM Exam Changes: From Prometric to Pearson VUE with NEW Exam Codes
IBM certification program has kicked off 2014 with a whole lotta changes! As many of you know, effective January 2, 2014, the IBM Professional Certification Program exam delivery was moved from Prometric to Pearson VUE Test Centers (PVTC), and are no longer available at Prometric Testing Centers. For all IMB exams, candidates should now register… Read More »
Red Hat Certified System Administrator in Red Hat OpenStack: What Lies behind The New Name?
According to this North Carolina based vendor, the name has been the only change, made to better reflect the nature of this credential, and to align more closely to the job role typical candidates have, which is system administrator. The company also wanted to make it clear that Red Hat OpenStack is the technology, delivered… Read More »
Do you remember thinking this way after a long day at work? And the next query is – can you/should you really go for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification? Let’s take a closer look, since, as you probably know, this certification requires knowledge somewhat deeper than typing in Microsoft Word. Let’s look at the basics… Read More »
Microsoft Gives 20% Off Some Exams!
If you plan to take a Microsoft exam this spring, you may be eligible for 20% off. Microsoft offers vouchers for a 20% discount off the following exams, the first try. We sure hope you pass, but if you don’t then Microsoft has an ongoing Free Second Shot offer. So, the 20% voucher is valid… Read More »
Top 5 Certifications To Grab in 2014
1. PMI Risk Management Professional Project management has grown into an independent industry, with its own professional standards. For risk management professionals, the PMI Risk Management Professional certification is one of the most recognized. It “fills the need for a specialist role in project risk management,” according to the Project Management Institute. 2. Information… Read More »
Happy 2014! As New Year is an ultimate time for new beginnings and improvements, we are introducing a new channel. Yes, we are (finally) on Twitter. Keep up with IT Certification Blog updates, certification tips, and more on Twitter. Follow us at @examcollection and spread the word! And yes, ultimately, stay tuned for the news… Read More »
Holiday Freebie from Microsoft: Earn Your MCS Server Virtualization Cert For FREE
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate this wonderful holiday. May your year be filled with joy and love. Whether you celebrate or not, we encourage you to benefit from Microsoft’s gift giving this holiday season. Take a new 74-409 Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center exam for FREE! If your job has… Read More »
Microsoft Postpones The Retirement of SQL Server 2008 Exams, And How You Can Benefit From This
Christmas miracle or not (but definitely a good news), Microsoft has just announced the extension for two SQL Server 2008 exams: 70-450 and 70-451, which were supposed to be retired on 31 January 2014. Yet, the vendor has moved the date towards summer, with the exams retirement date being postponed by 6 months: to July… Read More »
The Year In Review: Best Paid IT Certifications of 2013
As the year2013 is coming to its end, we look back at the figures and trends of IT certifications it brought us. Certainly, we can’t help looking at the best paid IT certifications. Keep in mind that these figures aren’t everything you need to know (sometimes it’s not about the money, it’s about the potential… Read More »
CISSP: One Of the Best Paid IT Certifications in 2013
ISC’s CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification often comes up in among the highest paid IT certifications. How true is this? According to Techrepublic.com, CISSP was one of top 5 in-demand IT certifications for 2013, with salary ranging from $65,000 to $111,000. Another source states CISSP the second most paid IT certification this year,… Read More »
New Cisco CCIE R&S Exam V5.0 Coming Soon
As Cisco has updated their CCNA earlier this year, it has recently announced the update to the upper level certification: CCIE. According to the vendor, CCIE Routing and Switching (R&S) exam will be revised from version 4.0 to version 5.0 to better target industry needs with regards to network professionals, especially engineers working in global… Read More »
HPExpertOne: Balanced Approach That Deserves a Closer Look
When IT beginners, as well as seasoned professionals, contemplate on their certification choices and possible steps to take, many of them ignore HP’s ExpertOne certification program. While it is in demand, with over 500000 certification holders worldwide, HP’s certifications, as well as their balanced approach to IT certifications these days, certainly deserve a closer look… Read More »
ExamCollection: Frequently Asked Questions
We have recently updated the FAQ section on the ExamCollection website to cover all the stuff we are usually asked – or most of it, at least. In case you missed the update, here it is below. If you are new to IT certification exam preparation, all this braindump and VCE stuff, this is a… Read More »
What’s Not To Miss: Microsoft Certification Upgrade Offer
With Black Friday just days away, we are all thinking deals, good prices and special offers, right? It’s that time of the year! In case you missed it, Microsoft stays in trend offering a “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” deal on some exams, plus free retakes in case you need them. The deal basically covers… Read More »
