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NCWIT digitally transforms the DEI journey to help uplift women in IT

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For the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), effecting change for women working in IT is a holistic endeavor. Addressing IT’s equity issue One key change effort at NCWIT is the work undertaken by its Workforce Alliance. But the education system isn’t the only — or biggest — problem in the tech pipeline.

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What is a Scrum master? A key role for project success

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Scrum master certifications Two well-recognized organizations, Scrum Alliance and Scrum.org , offer Scrum training and certifications. Scrum Alliance, established in 2001, is one of the more influential organizations in the agile community. For more information, see “ Scrum master certification: Top 13 certs for agile pros.”

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10 most popular IT certifications for 2023

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To qualify for the exam, you’ll need to hold a four-year degree and have three years of experience in project management, with 4,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education. For more information, see “ PMP certification: How to ace the Project Management Professional exam.”

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Key skills tech leaders need to secure a board seat

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Rona Bunn is CIO for the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), where she facilitates digital orchestration and leads information technology, data, and digital experience. Therefore, we have programs to educate all directors on cybersecurity. I boil it down to three things: experience, exposure and education.

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13 go-to podcasts that inspire IT industry leaders today

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One of the best ways for CIOs and IT leaders to absorb information is by tuning in to tech and leadership podcasts. Devin Hamilton, principal tech alliances program manager at Mimecast How I Built It This is a captivating podcast that delves into the stories and journeys of successful entrepreneurs and business leaders.

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Alliance Group and AIMCOR Group, LLC announce a strategic partnership to educate, expand, and grow distribution while bolstering consumer awareness around the “living” benefits of life insurance

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Through this new partnership, Alliance Group will bring its highly touted Living Benefits marketing and training programs to AIMCOR members, while instantly bolstering their own infrastructure with the arsenal of technology, relationships, and business support AIMCOR provides to its members. To learn more about Alliance group, visit [link].

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Alliance Group Launches 4th Annual Living Benefits Awareness Month

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29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Alliance Group announced the 2021 class of Living Benefits Ambassadors team as part of their fourth annual Living Benefits Awareness Month campaign. The Ambassadors will head up local grassroots campaigns to spread education and awareness for Living Benefits Awareness Month in January 2021. Related Links.