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How to Choose a Code School Boot Camp

Ted Parker December 3, 2015

Centriq Training has offered accelerated technology training programs (commonly called “code schools or bootcamps”) in both network administration and coding for over ten years. During that time, the three most common concerns we hear from prospective code school boot camp students are:

Redeem Cisco Learning Credits for Certification Exam Vouchers

Centriq Training November 17, 2015

In addition to using Cisco Learning Credits (CLC’s) to purchase training, you are now able to redeem these credits for certification exam vouchers.

KC’s Tech Talent Shortage | How the Royals Would Solve It

Ted Parker November 16, 2015

If you’re in IT in Kansas City, you’ve probably heard that there is a tech talent shortage here. KCnext – The Technology Council of Greater Kansas City estimates that there are over 2,000 open technology positions in Kansas City today. That’s why they sponsored a series of IT Workforce Summits earlier this year to explore ideas for adding tech talent to keep KC at the forefront of the technology industry. Of course, the Royals weren’t the can’t do anything wrong, World Champions then, so no one suggested the idea of WWRD – What Would the Royals Do? But now?

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What’s new in EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEHv9) Training?

Centriq Training November 13, 2015

The EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) program is the core of the most desired information security training system any information security professional will ever want to be in. The CEH, is the first part of a 3 part EC-Council Information Security Track which helps you master hacking technologies. You will become a hacker, but an ethical one!

Top 3 Things to Know About SharePoint 2013 Training

Centriq Training November 9, 2015

Moving from SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2013 doesn’t have to be a struggle. A painless migration can be achieved as long as you and your team are up-to-speed on the differences between versions. Here’s a quick guide on the training that can make this process easier. Ask yourself a few questions:

November’s Featured TechSmart KC Student

Centriq Training November 6, 2015

Mathew Deyo Bio “After completing high school in Warrensburg, MO I started college at UCM. While attending school, I worked as a manager at the local McDonalds. I had a fantastic opportunity to train employees, juggle many priorities, and provide leadership. Although I was a Biology major,

Computer Jobs for GI’s | Use Your GI Bill® for IT Training

Centriq Training November 4, 2015

Computer Jobs for GI’s Did you spend your time in the military working with computers, networks, cyber security, and communication/radio systems? If this sounds like you, you should know that these skills are highly valued in the civilian career market. There are plenty of jobs you can go into straight from your military service, but careers in IT might take a little more training time. A New Career without the Investment If you’re not looking to invest years in going to school, or going back to school, you can explore the many training programs that offer accelerated training in IT and IT related fields. Combining the skills you’ve acquired in the military with the training programs offered by companies like Centriq, you can be job market ready in as little as four months. Some typical computer jobs are: Data Entry: input hard and electronic data into a database Database Manager: create, maintain, and test data that lives within databases, be proficient with programs such as Access, and SQL. Web Designer: coding and designing websites from the ground up. Utilize HTML, JavaScript, and more. System or Network Admin: Knowledge of network setups and protocols. Various certificates required. Developer/Programmer: maintain and develop programming and software. Help Desk: help computer and network users with technical and connectivity issues. General computer and network knowledge. Customer services skills often a component. Quality Assurance: test and use software, programs, and hardware prior to release to the public. Run numerous tests and situations to ensure there are

Why should I upgrade to Windows 10?

Centriq Training October 23, 2015

(Written by Bob Reinch/Centriq Training) Here’s a hypothetical: You have two cars. One is an older, reliable vehicle, but it needs a little service, probably could use new brakes and new tires. You also have a brand new, shiny set of wheels sitting in the driveway, just begging to be taken out for a spin. You could keep throwing money into the older car while the new one just sits. The old one can get you from point a to point b just fine, but it still needs some maintenance, and in the end you know you are going to be driving the new car anyway.

Is the Windows 10 OS a Game Changer for Microsoft?

Centriq Training October 14, 2015

This week, Centriq Training instructor Bob Reinsch has been presenting the features and benefits of Windows 10 to approximately 200 people through our First Look Clinics. If you weren’t able to attend one of this week’s clinics, here are some of Bob’s thoughts on why this new OS is a game changer for Microsoft.

Centriq Helps Northland CAPS find High School IT Mentors

Ted Parker October 12, 2015

Leawood, KS, October 12, 2015, Centriq Training announced that it is partnering with the Northland Center for Advance Professional Studies (CAPS) to help recruit local IT professionals to mentor high schools students in the Technology Solutions sector of their program. The program provides high school students in the Northland with a professional, innovative and entrepreneurial education through full immersion in high demand/high skill careers. Northland CAPS is looking for volunteers to mentor these students as they engage in real world technology projects for area companies.

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