Agile has revolutionized the face of software development and project management, and has increased demand for IT professionals with understanding of the methodology and its many flavors — Lean, Scrum, Kanban and Scaled Agile, or SAFe, for the enterprise. The methodology, which emphasizes cross-functional teams collaborating incrementally and iteratively on projects in a flexible and responsive way, is now in practice at a wide array of organizations, and there are a number of available certifications to benchmark and test IT professionals' knowledge and competency with the framework. Here, CIO.com gathers the top eight agile-focused certifications for demonstrating your agile know-how -- and taking your career to the next level.Top 8 agile certifications PMI-ACP APMG International Strategyex Certificate (Associate or Master’s) in Agile International Consortium for Agile (ICAgile) Agile Certification Institute Scaled Agile Academy Scrum Alliance Certified Agile Project … [Read more...] about 8 agile certifications to take your career to the next level
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8 free online course sites for growing your tech skills
Education doesn’t have to be expensive — there are plenty of free courses to brush up on your IT skills that require nothing more than an internet connection and a laptop or smartphone. These eight online education providers offer free programs and courses on nearly any technical domain. It’s a great way to dip your toe into a new topic with limited commitment, or to stay on top of developing trends and technologies in your industry.Whether you’re interested in changing the direction of your career, just starting out, trying to beef up your resume or just looking to stay on top of technology trends, any of these eight online education providers can help you without breaking the bank. 8 free online education sites for tech skills Codeacademy Dash General Assembly EdX Harvard Online Learning Khan Academy com from LinkedIn MIT OpenCourseWare Udemy CodeacademyCodeacademy offers free coding classes in 12 programming and markup languages, including Python, … [Read more...] about 8 free online course sites for growing your tech skills
10 change management courses for IT leaders
Implementing change in an organization is no small task — it requires time, energy, budgeting and employee and stakeholder engagement. For IT leaders who are responsible for organizational change management with hardware, software or services, there are plenty of training programs to help strengthen your change management leadership skills.Check out these 10 change management courses, where you’ll learn all the right skills to effectively plan for, implement and manage change in the enterprise.Top 10 change management courses Alison.com Introduction to Change Management ASQ Change Management Training Business Training Works Change Management Course The Knowledge Academy Change Management Foundation Lynda.com Change Management Foundations LinkedIn Change Management Foundations MSU Strategic Change Management Northwestern Kellogg Driving Organizational Change Pink Elephant Organizational Change Management ProSci Enterprise Change Management Bootcamp Alison.com … [Read more...] about 10 change management courses for IT leaders
20 hot jobs ambitious IT pros should shoot for
What should your next role in IT be? Maybe a security management expert? Or a change management guru?“Factors such as the proliferation of network-connected devices, adoption of cloud services and exponential rise in security threats are affecting hiring trends,” according to a survey released today by researchers at IDC and sponsored by Cisco about what IT roles will be hot in the future.[ Click here to download a PDF bundle of five essential articles about IoT in the enterprise. ]“Despite the central role that technology and the technology workforce play in this digital era, certain key roles stand out from the pack in terms of importance and opportunity. Not all roles are equal in the future,” wrote Mark Leary an intelligence analyst with Cisco Services in a blog post about the study.“There is increasing evidence that organizations are moving away from the belief that digital transformation is driven by new technology alone.”Some of the highlights … [Read more...] about 20 hot jobs ambitious IT pros should shoot for
8 top-paying process and project management skills
Despite an overall leveling off of tech salaries in 2017, demand for specialized skills remains strong, translating to rising pay for IT pros with cloud, process management, and big data skills, according to the 2018 Dice Tech Salary Survey. In these areas, where skills are outpacing the national average, “salaries for skills where employers have to compete for a limited supply do come with a premium,” says Michael Durney, president and CEO of DHI Group, Inc., the parent company of Dice, in the research summary. If you’re looking to add skilled process or project management talent, you’ll need to understand what the market is supporting for talent with these skills, or miss losing out to your competition. Based on findings from Dice’s survey, here are the top eight highest-paying process and project management skills, their average salary and the change year-over-year. … [Read more...] about 8 top-paying process and project management skills