Do we need a new qualification for NGO managers?

April 29, 2010 by admin  
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Congo refugees Displaced Congolese leave Goma to begin returning to their homes. Photograph: Stephen Morrison/EPA A new qualification for project managers working in the development sector was launched last week, offering a low-cost, web-based exam for global development workers. The team behind it claim that if the new certification leads to a 1% ... Continue Reading

How to Become a Certified Teacher in Kansas

January 25, 2010 by admin  
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Thinking of becoming a teacher in the “big” state? Kansas is another approved program state that requires both initial and professional certification applicants to have completed a teacher certification program. The state of Kansas offers its applicants various temporary  licenses that allow them to work until they fulfill there remaining requirements. ... Continue Reading

Take Your IT Professional Career to the Next Level with Online Training

December 25, 2009 by admin  
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CompTIA and Security Plus are considered to be the best certifications that you can obtain to ensure that you will find and keep a great job in the IT community. This type of certification is best suited to the candidate who has at least two years of experience in the ... Continue Reading

Gain the Skills Needed to Launch Your IT Career

December 25, 2009 by admin  
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A+ certification is one of the most important ways to break into the computer technology business as it proves that you have the basic competency needed regarding the workings of both computer hardware and software. Taking the A+ training  online is the most convenient way to receive the training as ... Continue Reading

Career in Travel and Tourism Part - 2

December 22, 2009 by admin  
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Study Route: The eligibility for admission to Travel and Tourism courses at the undergraduate level is, higher secondary examination pass. At post-graduate level, eligibility is graduation in any field along with a pass in the entrance test followed by group discussions and interview conducted by the institute. Proficiency in at ... Continue Reading

Rise up to Project Management Challenges with PMP Certifications

November 13, 2009 by admin  
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There was a time when project management was considered the domain of engineers. It was taken for granted that engineers with specialized technical skills were always most suitable candidates for managing projects in their fields. The time proved the conception to be a myth. Project Management is quite complex and ... Continue Reading

How to keep your career healthy and growing

October 17, 2009 by admin  
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Career management and advancement is an ongoing process. You must be proactive at taking charge of your career and keeping it healthy by nurturing it with the nutrients of career building skills and industry knowledge. Read and act upon these tips to keep your career healthy always. 1. Clarify your career ... Continue Reading

How to be a better information technology technician

August 10, 2009 by admin  
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Training An IT technician’s job requires experience with both software tools and hardware. Become an expert in what the company you work for uses. Don’t settle for just being competent: find out everything you can about how it works, and how to troubleshoot and solve problems. Then, pursue training in other tools ... Continue Reading

Careers in Adult Education

August 9, 2009 by admin  
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Adult education is a thriving field. Today more than ever, learning has become a life-long process. Those who were unable to finish college or certification programs just out of high school due to family obligations, frequently have become today’s adult students. This means that there is a wide range of ... Continue Reading

How to Become a Construction Manager

July 20, 2009 by admin  
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Managing a construction company involves plenty of hands on to get the job done effectively. Construction managers are responsible for overseeing large construction projects; these responsibilities include, directing, logistics, planning, reviewing, analyzing, and coordinating. To properly manage a construction company you will need to schedule construction projects for industrial structures, ... Continue Reading