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Paul Ricketts

Paul Ricketts
Originally from the UK, Paul Ricketts is the Director of Marketing at TrainACE in Greenbelt, MD. Having started out in the field of Geographic Information Systems, Paul has a wealth of experience in a wide variety of industries, focused on tech., graphics and data analysis. Having finally settled in the field of marketing, he has spent the last 8 years fine tuning his skills in the art of communication and persuasion.

Recent Posts

What Replaced MCSA and MCSE? A Practical Guide to Microsoft Certifications

[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 19, 2012 7:23:29 AM / by Paul Ricketts posted in MCSA, MCSE, Microsoft, Systems Administration, Network Administration

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MCSA and MCSE Are Historical Credentials Now

MCSA and MCSE were once the familiar Microsoft certification path for administrators, engineers, and infrastructure specialists. That path is no longer available for new candidates. Microsoft moved its certification program toward role-based credentials that map to cloud, security, data, productivity, and developer responsibilities.

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Common Information Technology Careers and How to Choose Your First Path

[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 19, 2012 2:21:54 PM / by Paul Ricketts posted in Cybersecurity, Systems Administration, Network Administration

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Start With the Work, Not the Job Title

The best way to choose an information technology career is to compare the work each role performs every week. Job titles vary by employer, but the day-to-day patterns are easier to recognize: support users, keep networks online, administer systems, protect data, automate repeatable tasks, and document each completed update.

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How to Make a Career Change Into IT

[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 11, 2012 12:40:26 PM / by Paul Ricketts posted in Jobs, Uncategorized, Network+, A+

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Changing careers into information technology is not about memorizing every acronym before you apply for your first job. It is about proving you can solve beginner technical problems, explain what you did, and keep learning when the first answer does not work.

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