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25 Fun and Fast Facts about Linux (plus 5 reasons to get Certified)

As you know, all through August we have been celebrating the 25th anniversary of Linux. We’ve been talking about the best uses for Linux around the world over the last 25 years, and asking you your thoughts – we’ve even been running our competition to adopt Polly the Penguin! To round off the celebrations, we’ve[…]

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Happy birthday Linux – win a penguin!

Linux fans are being encouraged to share their thoughts on ‘amazing uses for Linux around the world’ to be in with a chance to adopt Poppy the Penguin for a year. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Linux, Future Cert, the UK and Ireland’s representative for the LPI (Linux Professional Institute) is asking everyone to[…]

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What can the UK learn from Europe’s tech capital?

Innovation in computing does not come out of thin air. You need highly skilled people, you need the technology, but most importantly you need the investment and the infrastructure to drive it forward. This is where Ireland have got things so very right. And where the UK is still lagging behind. UK industry will almost[…]

5 Reasons to Get Certified with LPI

As the Open Source job market continues to cry out for qualified professionals and the technology industry is suffering from a shortage of digital skills, it’s becoming more important than ever to get Certified. There are many reasons why you should get Certified, we’ve put together five important reasons why getting certified with LPI is[…]

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Future Cert & CompTIA partner on research into Linux skills requirements in the UK

We don’t need to tell you that there is a widespread shortage of candidates with high level IT knowledge and skills.  Barely a month goes by without a new survey stating that employers are struggling to recruit IT candidates with high level knowledge and skills, which in turn, is stunting opportunities to grow.  There is[…]

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Is a CV with certification on it worth more?

Do you feel that you’re stuck in a rut?  That you should be progressing faster, making more money or getting better opportunities?  It stands to reason that few want to step off the treadmill to go “back to school” and learn new skills but certification offers a great way of demonstrating your value without having to[…]

Apprenticeships: Highlights of the App4England Conference

Last week we attended the Apprenticeships4England Conference 2016 at the Emirates Stadium in London. It was the 4th Annual Apprenticeships4England event and this year’s focus was on Engagement. The event was broken down into six themes, each of which was chaired by its own expert, and offered advice and information for apprentices and those interested[…]