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Centriq 67 free resources to teach your child to code.

67 Free Resources to Teach your Child to Code (Even If You Can’t)

Ted Parker April 19, 2016

Maybe the title should say “especially if you can’t” code. Because that’s really the dilemma, isn’t it? You know that the more technology your child knows, the better off he or she will be. But how do you teach your child to code if you don’t know how to yourself? What exactly do they need to know and when and how should they learn it? This is an issue important for all parents, but especially for parents that homeschool their children.

Give yourself an advantage with the Microsoft Certification Booster Pack graphic.

What do I get with a Microsoft Certification Booster Pack?

Centriq Training April 12, 2016

In March 2016, Microsoft announced that they were doing away with the Second Shot option for Certification exams. They are now offering three Booster Packs which deliver more options when purchasing a Microsoft Certification exam. These options range from practice tests to retake opportunities, allowing you to choose what you need to succeed. The Booster Pack offers are only available for purchase through August 31, 2016.

New IT Jobs for TechSmart KC Grads – March 2016

Centriq Training April 9, 2016

TechSmart KC 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.

TechSmart KC Alumni Continuing Ed class.

Alumni Network Events – March 2016

Centriq Training April 8, 2016

Upcoming Events for Alumni of Centriq’s TechSmart KC Program Quarterly, Centriq delivers various events for graduates of the TechSmart KC program. These events include continuing education, certification prep, interview boot camps and career fairs.

Centriq TechSmart KC Alumni Network Newsletter – March 2016

Centriq Training April 7, 2016

TechSmart KC Alumni Newsletter 2015 brought a number of changes to Centriq Training! Our facility was remodeled to accommodate two new classrooms and a break area on the North side of the building. The existing break room on the South end of the building received new furniture and vending services. Plus, an instructor prep area and employee break room was added on the first floor.

What the heck is a Django Girl?

Ted Parker April 1, 2016

I know, right? That’s the question I got from the first four people I told about Centriq sponsoring the initial Django Girls Workshop in Kansas City. Well, here’s your answer. Django is one of many web frameworks that help developers build websites. Django Girls is an incredible group that provides the framework needed to help women organize free, one-day website programming workshops across the country. The primary goal of the workshops is bringing more women into the world of technology.

2016 Microsoft Product Roadmap Summary

Centriq Training March 31, 2016

Every year Redmond Channel Partner’s puts out the Microsoft Product Roadmap, which provides a comprehensive guide to upcoming Microsoft product updates and new product releases. Centriq’s summarized this information for you, providing an overview of version updates, next-gen releases and brand new releases, as well as anticipated release dates.

Revisions to Cisco CCNP Wireless Certification

Centriq Training March 28, 2016

On March 22, 2016, Cisco Learning Network announced revision of its popular Cisco CCNP Wireless certification program. With global mobile data traffic experiencing almost 4,000-fold growth in the past 10 years, the demand for wireless network engineers is at an all-time high and rising.

March’s Featured TechSmart KC Student

Centriq Training March 23, 2016

Shannon Faucett Bio “My name is Shannon Faucett. I am Kansas born and bred, and originally studied mechanical engineering at the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk!), which is where I had my first encounter with programming… I wish I had recognized it then as love-at-first-sight. If I could go back and tell myself

Diagram of what is new with the F5 BIG-IP V12 upgrade.

What’s new with the F5 BIG-IP V12 upgrade

Centriq Training February 19, 2016

With significant enhancements, the latest version 12 release of F5 Big-IP is loaded with features to help you leverage the variety of cloud options to extend F5′s services platform. Released in September 2015, the innovations improve deployment agility, security, and performance of the software.

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