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Network+ or CCNA? The Honest Comparison for 2026
Both cover networking fundamentals. Only one carries weight with networking teams.
Network+ or CCNA? The Honest Comparison for 2026
Both cover networking fundamentals. Only one carries weight with networking teams.
Linux Certifications Ranked: LPIC vs Linux+ vs ...
Linux Essentials, LPIC-1, Linux+, RHCSA and LPIC-2 ordered by difficulty, and which to choose.
Linux Certifications Ranked: LPIC vs Linux+ vs ...
Linux Essentials, LPIC-1, Linux+, RHCSA and LPIC-2 ordered by difficulty, and which to choose.
Which IT Certification Should You Take First in...
Four sensible starting points, and three common mistakes that waste a year.
Which IT Certification Should You Take First in...
Four sensible starting points, and three common mistakes that waste a year.
CISSP in 2026: Why Technical People Keep Failin...
CISSP asks for the BEST answer, not the correct one. That distinction is why engineers fail it.
CISSP in 2026: Why Technical People Keep Failin...
CISSP asks for the BEST answer, not the correct one. That distinction is why engineers fail it.
GIAC Certifications Explained: Which One Should...
GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA. What the four-letter codes mean and which one your role needs.
GIAC Certifications Explained: Which One Should...
GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA. What the four-letter codes mean and which one your role needs.
CISA vs CISM vs CRISC: Which ISACA Certificatio...
CISA, CISM, CRISC and the new AI credentials. Four exams for four different jobs.
CISA vs CISM vs CRISC: Which ISACA Certificatio...
CISA, CISM, CRISC and the new AI credentials. Four exams for four different jobs.
Cloud Certifications Ranked by Difficulty: AWS ...
AWS, Azure and Google Cloud exams ordered by difficulty, and how to pick a provider.
Cloud Certifications Ranked by Difficulty: AWS ...
AWS, Azure and Google Cloud exams ordered by difficulty, and how to pick a provider.
Is CEH v13 Worth It in 2026? An Honest Answer
The most argued-about certification in security. The answer depends entirely on who is doing your hiring.
Is CEH v13 Worth It in 2026? An Honest Answer
The most argued-about certification in security. The answer depends entirely on who is doing your hiring.
Every CompTIA Certification Ranked by Difficult...
All 14 CompTIA exams ordered from easiest to hardest, with the reason each one sits where it does.
Every CompTIA Certification Ranked by Difficult...
All 14 CompTIA exams ordered from easiest to hardest, with the reason each one sits where it does.
Both Python Institute Exams Are Being Replaced ...
PCEP-30-03 and PCAP-31-04 are in development for Q3 2026. Whether to sit the current versions now comes down to how ready you are, and PCAP costs $295 a go.
Both Python Institute Exams Are Being Replaced ...
PCEP-30-03 and PCAP-31-04 are in development for Q3 2026. Whether to sit the current versions now comes down to how ready you are, and PCAP costs $295 a go.
Fortinet or Palo Alto? Network Security Certifi...
Two firewall certification tracks, and the one question that decides which you should take.
Fortinet or Palo Alto? Network Security Certifi...
Two firewall certification tracks, and the one question that decides which you should take.
IAPP Privacy Certifications in 2026: Which One ...
CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPM and AIGP. Four privacy credentials for four different jobs.
IAPP Privacy Certifications in 2026: Which One ...
CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPM and AIGP. Four privacy credentials for four different jobs.
KCNA or CKA? Kubernetes Certifications in 2026
KCNA proves you understand Kubernetes. CKA proves you can run it. Which one your role actually needs.
KCNA or CKA? Kubernetes Certifications in 2026
KCNA proves you understand Kubernetes. CKA proves you can run it. Which one your role actually needs.
Cisco Changed the Blueprints Again. What Moved ...
AI networking, SD-WAN and zero trust across CCNP, CCIE and DevNet. Check your booked exam version.
Cisco Changed the Blueprints Again. What Moved ...
AI networking, SD-WAN and zero trust across CCNP, CCIE and DevNet. Check your booked exam version.
CySA+ Is Moving to CS0-004. Sit CS0-003 Now or ...
A CySA+ V4 transition is reported for 2026. Whether to sit CS0-003 now or wait comes down to how ready you are.
CySA+ Is Moving to CS0-004. Sit CS0-003 Now or ...
A CySA+ V4 transition is reported for 2026. Whether to sit CS0-003 now or wait comes down to how ready you are.
CompTIA Launched AutoOps+ (AT0-001). Is It Wort...
AT0-001 is CompTIA's new automation and DevOps credential. Who it is for, and why you might still skip it.
CompTIA Launched AutoOps+ (AT0-001). Is It Wort...
AT0-001 is CompTIA's new automation and DevOps credential. Who it is for, and why you might still skip it.
Studying an Old Exam Version? Check These Codes...
Linux+ moved to XK0-006, Data+ to DA0-002, and several vendors changed versions this year. A quick audit of your exam code.
Studying an Old Exam Version? Check These Codes...
Linux+ moved to XK0-006, Data+ to DA0-002, and several vendors changed versions this year. A quick audit of your exam code.
Every Microsoft Certification Retiring in 2026:...
Fifteen or more certifications retiring, with dates and replacements. Check this before you buy study material.
Every Microsoft Certification Retiring in 2026:...
Fifteen or more certifications retiring, with dates and replacements. Check this before you buy study material.
AZ-800 and AZ-801 Become One Exam. Meet AZ-802
Two exams collapse into one for the Windows Server Administrator Associate credential. Good news if you have not started.
AZ-800 and AZ-801 Become One Exam. Meet AZ-802
Two exams collapse into one for the Windows Server Administrator Associate credential. Good news if you have not started.
AI-102 Is Gone. What Changed in AI-103, and Doe...
AI-103 is not a refresh of AI-102. Roughly half the syllabus is different. Here is what moved.
AI-102 Is Gone. What Changed in AI-103, and Doe...
AI-103 is not a refresh of AI-102. Roughly half the syllabus is different. Here is what moved.
Microsoft's New AB Series Explained: The AI Cer...
AB-900, AB-730, AB-731 and the rest. What the AB prefix means and who each one is for.
Microsoft's New AB Series Explained: The AI Cer...
AB-900, AB-730, AB-731 and the rest. What the AB prefix means and who each one is for.
Four Weeks Left on AZ-500. Take It, or Wait for...
AZ-500 retires on 31 August 2026. Whether to sit it now or move to SC-500 depends on one thing.
Four Weeks Left on AZ-500. Take It, or Wait for...
AZ-500 retires on 31 August 2026. Whether to sit it now or move to SC-500 depends on one thing.
AZ-204 Retired on 31 July. Here Is What Azure D...
AZ-204 is gone and Microsoft has not named a direct replacement. Here is where your study actually transfers.
AZ-204 Retired on 31 July. Here Is What Azure D...
AZ-204 is gone and Microsoft has not named a direct replacement. Here is where your study actually transfers.
The CISM Exam Changes on November 3, 2026 — Sho...
ISACA's updated CISM Exam Content Outline takes effect November 3, 2026, adding enterprise architecture and information security architecture to the blueprint. Here is the full timeline and a decision framework...
The CISM Exam Changes on November 3, 2026 — Sho...
ISACA's updated CISM Exam Content Outline takes effect November 3, 2026, adding enterprise architecture and information security architecture to the blueprint. Here is the full timeline and a decision framework...
Cisco Split Wireless Out of CCNP Enterprise — W...
On March 19, 2026, Cisco removed all wireless content from ENCOR 350-401 and launched a separate CCNP Wireless track with the new WLCOR 350-101 core exam. Here is what changed,...
Cisco Split Wireless Out of CCNP Enterprise — W...
On March 19, 2026, Cisco removed all wireless content from ENCOR 350-401 and launched a separate CCNP Wireless track with the new WLCOR 350-101 core exam. Here is what changed,...
Red Hat Overhauled Its Entire Certification Pro...
Red Hat restructured its entire certification program into five specialization tracks in May 2026. Here's what changed for RHCSA, RHCE, and RHCA, and what to do if you're mid-journey.
Red Hat Overhauled Its Entire Certification Pro...
Red Hat restructured its entire certification program into five specialization tracks in May 2026. Here's what changed for RHCSA, RHCE, and RHCA, and what to do if you're mid-journey.
Google Cloud Changed How You Take and Renew Cer...
Google Cloud moved certification exams to Pearson VUE and opened a new Google Skills renewal path in 2026. Here's what changed and what to do if your cert is expiring.
Google Cloud Changed How You Take and Renew Cer...
Google Cloud moved certification exams to Pearson VUE and opened a new Google Skills renewal path in 2026. Here's what changed and what to do if your cert is expiring.
ITIL Version 5 Is Here — Should You Study v5 or...
ITIL Version 5 launched in 2026 with native AI governance and a broader product-and-service scope. Here's what actually changed from ITIL 4 and which one to study.
ITIL Version 5 Is Here — Should You Study v5 or...
ITIL Version 5 launched in 2026 with native AI governance and a broader product-and-service scope. Here's what actually changed from ITIL 4 and which one to study.
Splunk Changed Its Certifications in 2026 — Her...
Splunk introduced a Legacy Certifications category in 2026 and changed its recertification policy. Here's what changed, what's still current, and what to study instead.
Splunk Changed Its Certifications in 2026 — Her...
Splunk introduced a Legacy Certifications category in 2026 and changed its recertification policy. Here's what changed, what's still current, and what to study instead.
ISACA Launched a Certification for AI Security ...
ISACA's Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM) is the first credential built specifically for AI governance at the security-leadership level. Here's who needs it and who doesn't.
ISACA Launched a Certification for AI Security ...
ISACA's Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM) is the first credential built specifically for AI governance at the security-leadership level. Here's who needs it and who doesn't.
Cisco Just Overhauled CCNA and Added AI to the ...
CCNA v2.0 goes live February 3, 2027 with a new AI pillar. CCIE labs already include a mandatory AI-assisted troubleshooting module. Here's what changed and your timeline.
Cisco Just Overhauled CCNA and Added AI to the ...
CCNA v2.0 goes live February 3, 2027 with a new AI pillar. CCIE labs already include a mandatory AI-assisted troubleshooting module. Here's what changed and your timeline.
CompTIA Security+ SY0-801 Is Coming — Should Yo...
Security+ SY0-801 previews around October 2026 with AI content built in. Here's the real decision framework, plus what SecAI+ actually covers that Security+ doesn't.
CompTIA Security+ SY0-801 Is Coming — Should Yo...
Security+ SY0-801 previews around October 2026 with AI content built in. Here's the real decision framework, plus what SecAI+ actually covers that Security+ doesn't.
AWS Rebuilt Its Certification Program Around AI...
AWS retired Machine Learning – Specialty, launched AWS Certified Generative AI Developer – Professional, and rebuilt its AI path in 2026. Here's what changed and which cert to target.
AWS Rebuilt Its Certification Program Around AI...
AWS retired Machine Learning – Specialty, launched AWS Certified Generative AI Developer – Professional, and rebuilt its AI path in 2026. Here's what changed and which cert to target.
The PMP Exam Changes for Good on July 9, 2026 —...
The PMP exam changes for good on July 9, 2026. New domain weights, PMBOK 8th Edition, case-study questions, and a 60% agile/hybrid focus. Here's what's different.
The PMP Exam Changes for Good on July 9, 2026 —...
The PMP exam changes for good on July 9, 2026. New domain weights, PMBOK 8th Edition, case-study questions, and a 60% agile/hybrid focus. Here's what's different.
Fortinet's NSE Certification Program Just Chang...
Fortinet retires FCF, FCA, FCP, FCSS, and FCX on July 15, 2026, bringing back numbered NSE 1-8 levels. Here's what changes, what stays, and how to plan your exams.
Fortinet's NSE Certification Program Just Chang...
Fortinet retires FCF, FCA, FCP, FCSS, and FCX on July 15, 2026, bringing back numbered NSE 1-8 levels. Here's what changes, what stays, and how to plan your exams.
AZ-500 Is Retiring on August 31, 2026 — Here's ...
AZ-500 retires August 31, 2026. Learn what's changing, whether to rush the current exam or wait for SC-500, and how to plan your Azure security certification path.
AZ-500 Is Retiring on August 31, 2026 — Here's ...
AZ-500 retires August 31, 2026. Learn what's changing, whether to rush the current exam or wait for SC-500, and how to plan your Azure security certification path.