http://www.windowsitpro.com/authors/author/author/5777289/rss/5777289en-USSun, 27 May 2012 07:15:48 GMTSun, 27 May 2012 07:15:48 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/online-resources-from-ibmColumnist Steve Linthicum discusses a new deal that IBM has made to deliver hundreds of courses via satellite. ]]>Steven W. LinthicumFri, 05 May 2000 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/online-resources-from-ibmhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/a-deal-for-mctsColumnist Steve Linthicum reports a deal that lets MCTs attain Certified Technical Trainer certification. He then discusses more free courses from Microsoft.]]>Steven W. LinthicumFri, 21 Apr 2000 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/a-deal-for-mctshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-2000/gearing-up-for-windows-2000Columnist Steve Linthicum, grudgingly accepting Microsoft’s dates for retiring the Windows NT 4.0-based certifications, turns his attention to Windows 2000—but he gets the runaround from the folks at Microsoft Support.]]>Steven W. LinthicumFri, 07 Apr 2000 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-2000/gearing-up-for-windows-2000http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/the-deal-of-the-millenniumColumnist Steve Linthicum shares his latest discovery: Microsoft is making its Tech Week Post-Event DVD available to CTECs, AATPs, and MCTs who were unable to attend the conference. ]]>Steven W. LinthicumThu, 23 Mar 2000 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/the-deal-of-the-millenniumhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/an-accelerated-exam-for-mcps-a-new-benefit-for-mctsSteve Linthicum discusses a new exam and the tough decisions that it will present for MCPs. He then reports that MCTs can now review selected prerelease beta versions of the MOC. ]]>Steven W. LinthicumFri, 10 Mar 2000 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/an-accelerated-exam-for-mcps-a-new-benefit-for-mctshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/fiber-optics-training-cisco-resourcesColumnist Steve Linthicum, always on the lookout for free training resources, shares some recent Web-based discoveries.]]>Steven W. LinthicumFri, 25 Feb 2000 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/fiber-optics-training-cisco-resourceshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/free-online-training-resourcesColumnist Steve Linthicum shares his thoughts about Course 1579, which he recently took online, and writes about new certifications from Motorola. ]]>Steven W. LinthicumFri, 11 Feb 2000 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/free-online-training-resourceshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-2000/technical-certification-expo-new-resources-from-ciscoColumnist Steve Linthicum discusses a new Technical Certification Expo, another free training class from Microsoft, and new online resources from Cisco.]]>Steven W. LinthicumFri, 28 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-2000/technical-certification-expo-new-resources-from-ciscohttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/new-certification-resourcesColumnist Steve Linthicum shares a certification gold mine he found on the Web and reports on a new CompTIA certification.]]>Steven W. LinthicumFri, 14 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/new-certification-resourceshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/a-new-windows-2000-hands-on-training-kitColumnist Steve Linthicum discusses a new Windows 2000 Training Kit and a new IBM certification track that names MCSE certifications as prerequisites.]]>Steven W. LinthicumFri, 17 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/a-new-windows-2000-hands-on-training-kithttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/save-on-course-1579Columnist Steve Linthicum suggests that you consider the deal that training centers are offering for Course 1579: Accelerated Training for Updating Support Skills and Designing a Directory Services Infrastructure for Microsoft Windows 2000.]]>Steven W. LinthicumFri, 03 Dec 1999 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/save-on-course-1579http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/an-mct-discount-more-free-training-resourcesColumnist Steve Linthicum reports on a new exam discount for MCTs, some free training resources for Windows 2000, and a Windows 2000 + Internet certification that we might see next year.]]>Steven W. LinthicumFri, 19 Nov 1999 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/an-mct-discount-more-free-training-resourceshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/new-mcses-lose-technetColumnist Steve Linthicum discusses Microsoft’s recent announcement that it would no longer provide a free 1-year subscription to TechNet for new MCSEs.]]>Steven W. LinthicumFri, 05 Nov 1999 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/new-mcses-lose-technethttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-2000/jumpstart-windows-2000-trainingWith Windows 3.5x and Windows NT MCSE certifications set to expire in just over 2 years, Columnist Steve Linthicum says it’s time to jumpstart your Windows 2000 training.]]>Steven W. LinthicumFri, 22 Oct 1999 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-2000/jumpstart-windows-2000-traininghttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/another-view-on-mcse-certification-track-changesColumnist Steve Linthicum looks at the Windows 2000 MCSE certification track and provides a roadmap for the MCSE community.]]>Steven W. LinthicumFri, 08 Oct 1999 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/another-view-on-mcse-certification-track-changeshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/more-mcp-benefits-gone-qualifying-as-an-mctColumnist Steve Linthicum discusses Microsoft’s plans to eliminate the MSDN Certified Membership Program and reviews the requirements for attaining the Microsoft Certified Trainer status.]]>Steven W. LinthicumFri, 24 Sep 1999 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/more-mcp-benefits-gone-qualifying-as-an-mcthttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/getting-college-credit-for-mcse-trainingThis week, columnist Steve Linthicum shares some tips for getting academic credit for the MCSE courses you take at a typical regionally accredited academic institution.]]>Steven W. LinthicumFri, 10 Sep 1999 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/getting-college-credit-for-mcse-traininghttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/visual-basic-vb/intel-s-online-resources-microsoft-vb-scripting-trainingWelcome to the third in a series of articles addressing IT-related training and certification issues, with a focus on Microsoft’s certification program.]]>Steven W. LinthicumFri, 27 Aug 1999 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/visual-basic-vb/intel-s-online-resources-microsoft-vb-scripting-traininghttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/waiting-on-windows-2000-cissp-certificationWelcome to the second in a series of articles addressing IT-related training and certification issues, with a focus on Microsoft’s certification program.]]>Steven W. LinthicumFri, 13 Aug 1999 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/waiting-on-windows-2000-cissp-certificationhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/companion-certifications-for-mcsesFind out how to set yourself apart from other MCSEs by getting a few specialized certifications to document your skills.]]>Steven W. LinthicumSun, 01 Aug 1999 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/companion-certifications-for-mcses