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How Do I Find Which Technology Courses Are Right for Me?

Centriq Training May 9, 2017

We all know that choosing the right technology training course is important. A quality course can help a person gain the knowledge they need to excel in their current jobs and find better career opportunities in the future. Choosing the right type of IT training, online or in-class, is important for getting the best results. Since everyone has different professional goals and aspirations, it is important to ask the right questions when choosing technology courses. Here are some things to consider during the decision-making process.

What Technology Courses Should Your Employees Take?

Centriq Training May 8, 2017

Knowledgeable employees are the foundation of any successful company. When it comes to the technology, it is important for employees to get the continuous and up-to-date training they need to excel at their jobs and stay ahead of new technological advances. Some technology courses are great for anyone, whereas others are better for employees in a specific discipline. We know that choosing the right courses is important, and Centriq’s broad selection offers anyone the chance to get a thorough education.

Centriq Training & Premier Knowledge Solutions

CENTRIQ TRAINING EXPANDS TO ST. LOUIS

Centriq Training May 2, 2017

Centriq Training’s acquisition of Premier Knowledge Solutions creates the Midwest’s largest IT training company. LEAWOOD, KANSAS (May 2, 2017) – Centriq Training (Centriq), the Kansas City area’s largest information technology training company, announces that it acquired St. Louis-based Premier Knowledge Solutions (PKS) in a transaction that closed on April 1. The combined firms create the largest IT training company in the Midwest. “Information technology professionals located in St. Louis, as well as throughout the region, will now have access to training capabilities not previously available,” said Centriq President Kevin Grawe. “Our clients will be able to choose from more than 400 different training courses, many of which are not available in St. Louis today.”

Featured Student for March 2017

Centriq Training April 28, 2017

Katie Dougherty Bio “I started working for Southwest Airlines in 2006 as a Customer Service Agent in Kansas City and worked there for almost 8 years. In 2013, Amber Rothermel approached me about a job opportunity as the team manager for her real estate group. I was excited to change career paths and explore something new. After a year in that role I decided to take a position as the lead buyer’s agent on the team and help train the new team manager. These different work experiences have given me

New IT Jobs for Grads of Centriq’s Career Program – April 2017

Centriq Training April 27, 2017

Career Program Alumni On the Move Not only does Centriq’s TechSmart KC Program train you for IT jobs, but we also assist with IT job placements immediately after graduation and throughout your career. The following alumni have recently changed jobs … find them on LinkedIn and congratulate them! Or, if you’re looking to make a change yourself, send them a message to see if there are any other open positions at their new company.

Microsoft Azure Active Directory Connect

How to Synchronize Directories with Azure AD Connect

Centriq Training April 25, 2017

Since the release of Windows 2000, Active Directory (AD) has been the way users have logged in to on-premises enterprise networks and business-based systems, including Microsoft Exchange Server. As more computing takes place in the cloud, businesses need both on-premises and cloud user verification. For one set of credentials to access both (“synchronize”), Microsoft in 2015 introduced the “Azure AD Connect” tool.

IT Security – The Value of Personal Data

Centriq Training April 19, 2017

Sharing information helps us communicate and develop solutions to our problems. But the information flow that facilitates these opportunities for networking and innovation don’t come without risks – data can be vulnerable during transmission or storage. What does this mean for the value of information security? It means that companies are seeking skilled information technology specialists at a greater rate than ever. Given the abundance of threats and the damage they can do, it is understandable that individuals and organizations want security that stays one step ahead of pertinent threats.

Which Industries Benefit from IT the Most?

Centriq Training April 13, 2017

Have you ever wondered just how much IT impacts the world around you? The information age has caused proper data management practices to become an asset to any organization that wants to succeed. Communication and networking are everything, and you’d be surprised just how much goes into helping a successful company store, maintain, and analyze all pertinent data safely.

Learn to Code: Which Path Should You Take?

Ted Parker April 11, 2017

So you want to learn to code? Maybe you already have some experience building websites or writing minor programs, or maybe computer coding is a completely foreign language to you. But whether you are learning a new skillset or expanding on your existing hobby, an interest in coding can lead you into a rewarding full-time career. There are a number of paths you can take to learn to code, each have their benefits and disadvantages. What option is best for you and your goals?

Expert Microsoft Excel Tips and Training

Centriq Training April 3, 2017

Microsoft Excel is the standard software for managing and organizing data and spreadsheets. This software is widely used by businesses across various industries on a daily basis. Whether you need to compare monthly sales revenue or document weekly traffic for a website, you’ve probably used Micorsoft Excel at some point on the job. But while you may have some experience with the program, you probably have only scratched the surface of all of its features. Here are some ways any user can get more out of Microsoft Excel.

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