Open Source Technology Skills

Mind The Gap An industry report on open source technology skills in the UK commissioned jointly by non-pro t IT industry bodies LPI, Future Cert and CompTIA, uncovers the depth of the challenge, and indicates that a stronger focus on skills certification could be part of the answer. To obtain a copy of the White[…]

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maddog goes to Microsoft to promote Free and Open Source software

On 24th March we were north of the border at the IT Providers Consortium Scotland (ITPCS).  ITPCS is a group of colleges that are working together to share knowledge and best practice to improve the IT learners’ experiences and outcomes. Open to non-consortium members this event, “Future Trends: The Evolution of Security, Mobility, Data Science and[…]

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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[…]