Website Spotlight: Sopoto

My husband works in IT. When you work in a technology field, you know that the technology is going to change rapidly. That's why it's extremely important to stay current with current industry standards. Plus, many people are a lot like he is - primarily self-taught and on-the-job training. This means that if you're trying to seek promotions or move to another employer, your skills and knowledge may not be recognized.

That's where training comes in. There are many ways to get training certifications, depending on what you specific field is. You can try online programs through community colleges or other schools, verified certificates showing your participation in massively open online courses (MOOCs), or look for a site that specifically focuses on IT training that offers certifications.

My husband talks a lot about "data dumps" in his job - the transfer of knowledge from one worker to another. In the same way, a site like spoto dumps knowledge into your brain. They have certification in a wide variety of IT areas, including Cisco, Microsoft, and others. They have nearly two decades of training experience, and have had millions of customers go through their programs. They have practice test questions and labs that you can use for practice.

One thing I found interesting on their website was their blog. It's free and available to anyone who visits, and has information on the industry that is particularly relevant for any seeking a job. For example, they have aws solution architect interview questions - the top questions asked in interviews, so that you can go into an interview with answers that are prepared and thoughtful instead of being surprised by some of the things you might get asked. This is particularly helpful for anyone who is new to the field, or someone who's been working in the same company for a while and hasn't done any recent interviewing, or people anticipating a career or position change.

If you're an IT pro, or someone looking to get into the field, visit the site to learn more about what they offer and how they can help you build your knowledge base and stay current and competitive.