Your Company is on High Alert There has been an alarming increase in reported cyber-attacks this year and it is adding pressure to IT pros to step up efforts to protect their infrastructures.  Not only are there more attacks, but they are increasing the frequency, intensity and sophistication. In every industry companies are increasing the awareness and raising the bar for how they respond. Centriq Training helps companies address the vulnerability of their infrastructures. As an IT t... [More]

CompTIA Continuing Ed Requirements In January 2011, CompTIA switched from a “certified for life” certification model for its A+, N+ and Sec+ certifications. Now, CompTIA has implemented a three year Continuing Ed renewal program where IT Pros pay a yearly fee and then either complete certain CE activities or retake the certification exam to remain CompTIA certified for another three years. IT Pros who certified early in 2011 are now receiving notification that the end of their ... [More]

June's Featured Instructor: Karla Sharp   Bio Karla is a Desktop Applications and SharePoint instructor with 10 years of training experience. She has delivered sales and technical end-user training in her roles at Sprint’s Business Sales Academy, T-Mobile, and O.C. Tanner. She specializes in Microsoft Office 2007/2010, SharePoint End User and Site Owner, and Microsoft CRM. Karla maintains an informative, entertaining learning environment where students are encouraged to stay ... [More]

June's Featured Team Member: Paul McMillan   Bio After growing up a “military brat” and spending a fair amount of my adult life in the Army, I’ve settled down to a peaceful, predictable lifestyle. I’ve lived in, and visited many places in the world and ended up in Kansas City. Life truly is “like a box of chocolates.” Q&A Q: What is the name of your position at Centriq and what responsibilities does it entail? A: I'm a receptionist... [More]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CENTRIQ TRAINING PROGRAM ATTRACTS HIGH SCHOOL GRADS WANTING TO CAPITALIZE ON GROWTH OF TECHNOLOGY JOBS WITHOUT PAYING THE HIGH COST OF COLLEGE TechSmart KC graduates fill skills gap at 500 Kansas City companies LEAWOOD, Kansas – May 30, 2013 – Centriq Training provides an alternative to costly college degrees in computer science for recent high school graduates. The company’s TechSmart KC Information Technology (IT) program provides 4 ½-months o... [More]