June 15, 2022Teresa SiqueiraLink: https://porch.com/advice/children-online-safetyTechnology is integral to a child’s life. They will see it everywhere from birth and will inevitably grow up using it. It can be extremely educational, help build skills, and be a creative outlet. It can also be dangerous — predators, hackers, and other threats use technology to hurt others. We’ll [...]
Cyberbullying is a form of bullying that takes place via the use of digital technologies. It can happen online (social media or online gaming), via texts, images, and applications where users can engage in or exchange content. Cyberbullying is defined as spreading negative, humiliating, or misleading content about another person. Cyberbullying vs traditional bullying: [...]
It is nearly impossible to participate in the modern economy without mobile devices. Over 6 billion people have access to smartphones, and the use of sensors to measure things like power quality, cookstove use, and air pollution is becoming more common. The expansion of mobile banking, online social networks, and the sharing economy have [...]
November 15, 2021 Link: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/2021/November/2021-Microsoft-Office-Specialist-World-Champions?utm_campaign=Oktopost-MOSWC_2021&utm_content=Oktopost-Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Twitter The results are in, and it’s time for us to share the winners of the 2021 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Online Championship. In its 19th year, the competition attracted more than 200,000 contestants from 108 countries. Students, ages 13 to 22, competed with peers to prove their superior skills [...]
Certiport is excited to announce the official launch of the Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist) program! The IT Specialist program was announced in February, following the announcement of the retirement of the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification program. The IT Specialist program is a way for students to validate entry level IT skills sought after by employers. It [...]
April 14, 2021 UPDATE ON THE 2021 MOS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Due to the continued difficulties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and international travel restrictions, Certiport has decided to cancel the August 2021 in-person Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship event and go completely virtual in 2021. This decision was made after considering all alternatives and [...]
April 14, 2021 UPDATE ON THE 2021 ACA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Due to the continued difficulties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and international travel restrictions, Certiport has decided to cancel the August 2021 in-person Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) World Championship event and go completely virtual in 2021. This decision was made after considering all alternatives and [...]
Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners, today announced a new certification offering – the ‘Information Technology Specialist’ program (IT Specialist). The new program is a way for students to validate entry-level IT skills sought after by many employers. The [...]
Due to the difficulties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the current travel and large group event restrictions, Certiport is sad to announce the cancellation of the 2020 ACA and MOS World Championship. The World Championship has always been a special event for Certiport, student competitors, partners, and clients, but the health and safety of [...]
