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IT Certifications, Degrees, and Training

(Modified: 2026-07-25) — Written by — 3 min read
An honest look at whether IT bootcamps are worth the cost and time — what good bootcamps provide, what they do not, and when a bootcamp makes sense vs. self-study and certifications.

(Modified: 2026-07-25) — Written by — 3 min read
A complete guide to Cisco certification tracks in 2026 — CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE — with what each covers, recommended study resources, and how Cisco certs map to IT career paths.
 

(Modified: 2026-07-25) — Written by — 4 min read
The complete guide to cloud certifications in 2026 — AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud certification paths, which ones to get first, and what they prove to employers.

(Modified: 2026-07-25) — Written by — 4 min read
The complete CompTIA certification roadmap — A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, CySA+, PenTest+, and CASP+ — with recommended exam order, study resources, and what each cert proves to employers.
         

(Modified: 2026-07-25) — Written by — 5 min read
By mid-2026, degrees and certifications in IT are HR qualifying checkboxes, not differentiators. What actually matters is a well-documented homelab and the ability to demonstrate real skills in an interview.

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