United Training BlogNews and resources on the latest trends in IT training and professional developmenthttps://www.newhorizons.com/resources/blogWhy Military Veterans Excel in Security Careershttps://www.newhorizons.com/resources/blog/postid/44/why-military-veterans-excel-in-security-careersCertifications,CompTIA,CyberSecurity,General,News ,Security,trainingThu, 29 Oct 2020 08:00:00 GMT<p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><i><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">The mission is critical. The job pays well. There are plenty of openings needing qualified people to fill them. As a returning military veteran, does that all sound good to you?</span></span><span style="background:white"></span></i></span></span></p> <div style="border-bottom:double windowtext 2.25pt; padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in"> <p style="border:none; padding:0in; margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><span style="background:white"></span></span></span></p> </div> <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><span style="background:white"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Damages from cybercrime are estimated to top $6 Trillion by next year. </span></span><span style="background:white"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Depending on whose report you read, there are anywhere from a half-million to 2 million open job requisitions for cybersecurity professionals in the U.S.</span></span><span style="background:white"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Entry salaries range from $50,000 to over $100,000 with rapid advancement to well over $200,000 with additional training.</span></span><span style="background:white"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><a href="https://www.harford.edu/~/media/PDF/Academics/BCAT/CDC/Veterans_Guide.ashx" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline"><span style="background:white">The Department of Homeland Securities’ Veterans Cybersecurity Training and Education guide</span></a><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black"> tells us:</span></span><span style="background:white"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-right:48px; margin-bottom:8px; margin-left:48px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><i><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">“The demand for cybersecurity professionals is growing at 12 times the overall job market, making cybersecurity one of the most highly sought-after careers in the country. Cybersecurity professionals report an average salary of $116,000—that’s nearly three times the national average. In addition, this career offers you the opportunity to continue to support a mission that protects citizens, critical Information, and even national security. Many jobs in cybersecurity offer rewards that are similar to your military experience, such as the ability to thwart adversaries, make quick decisions in dynamic situations, and help defend your country.”</span></span><span style="background:white"></span></i></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">At the same time, employers are preferring those with military experience for many of these positions. CyberSecurityGuide.org tells us:</span></span><span style="background:white"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-right:48px; margin-bottom:8px; margin-left:48px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><i><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">“Cybersecurity employers also see the same qualities in veterans that so many others do: discipline, dedication, and team orientation. Today’s military forces utilize some of the most technologically advanced digital systems in the world. And military computer systems and networks are probably the most heavily targeted high-value assets in the world for hackers. Given this, any active-duty service members involved directly with these systems, and particularly with defending these systems from attack, will be extremely well prepared for private sector work in cybersecurity.”</span></span><span style="background:white"></span></i></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Some of the attributes that make members of the Armed Services and military veterans sought-after candidates for cybersecurity jobs include:</span></span><span style="background:white"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">            • Learning agility and problem solving</span></span><span style="background:white"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">            • Leadership capabilities and experience</span></span><span style="background:white"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">            • Experience working in high-pressure situations</span></span><span style="background:white"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">            • Experience working in roles where lives and safety are at stake</span></span><span style="background:white"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">            • Understands the importance of discipline and process</span></span><span style="background:white"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">            • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance</span></span><span style="background:white"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">            • Mission-driven: accustomed to working with a shared sense of purpose</span></span><span style="background:white"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">            • High personal drive; motivated by the pursuit of excellence</span></span><span style="background:white"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">            • Loyalty, dedication, and teamwork</span></span><span style="background:white"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">There are few organizations in the world, across the history of the world, that do a better job of instilling these qualities in a person than the U.S. Armed Forces. Literally, the only thing missing is cybersecurity training, and that’s very easy to obtain.</span></span><span style="background:white"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">United Training Academy prides itself on being the best learning resource for those with military experience who are looking to apply everything they learned while serving a role where they can make a living and make a difference. To find out about funding available to you, and courses of study which will quickly prepare you, contact us today for a free consultation on your next steps.</span></span></span></span></p> 44United Training Chosen as Authorized CompTIA Training Partnerhttps://www.newhorizons.com/resources/blog/postid/22/united-training-chosen-as-authorized-comptia-training-partner-Certifications,CompTIA,News ,trainingTue, 01 Sep 2020 11:27:00 GMT<p><span style="font-weight: 600;"> New Braunfels, TX. 25 August 2020 </span> –United Training today announced their selection as an authorized CompTIA Delivery Partner, which “provides valuable tools and resources to assist training organizations in recruiting, training, and certifying IT professionals.” United Training now brings a complete catalog of authorized courses leading to one of the industry-recognized and respected certifications from the Computer Technology Industry Association – CompTIA!</p> <p>CompTIA’s certifications are legendary in the IT industry and recognized by hiring managers and other executives who seek to provide relevant, valuable IT training to their personnel. All CompTIA certifications are completely vendor-agnostic, preparing corporate IT specialists to dramatically expand and extend their skill sets, providing increased value to their employers and customers.</p> <!--paragraph 2--> <p>These important industry-wide certifications include:</p> <table class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse:collapse; border:none"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:90px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px" valign="top"> <p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"></span></span></p> </td> <td style="width:180px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px" valign="top"> <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><a href="/search?keyword=comptia%20a%2B" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" title="A+ Training | United Training">A+</a></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><a href="/search?keyword=comptia%20advanced%20security%20practitioner" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" title="CASP Training | United Training">CASP+</a></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><a href="/search?keyword=comptia%20cloud%2B%20certification" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" title="Cloud+ Training | United Training">Cloud+</a></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><a href="/search?keyword=comptia%20cloud%20essentials" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" title="CompTIA Cloud Essentials Training | United Training">Cloud Essentials+</a></span></span></span><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><a href="/search?keyword=comptia%20cybersecurity%20analyst" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" title="CompTIA CySA+ Training | United Training">CySA+</a></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><a href="/search?keyword=comptia%20it%20fundamentals" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" title="CompTIA IT Fundamentals Training | United Training">IT Fundamentals+</a></span></span></span></li> </ul> </td> <td style="width:138px; padding:0in 7px 0in 7px" valign="top"> <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><a href="/search?keyword=comptia%20linux" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" title="Linux+ Training | United Training">Linux+</a></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><a href="/search?keyword=comptia%20network" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" title="Network+ Training | United Training">Network+</a></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><a href="/search?keyword=comptia%20penetration%20tester" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" title="Network+ Training | United Training">PenTest+</a></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><a href="/search?keyword=comptia%20project" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" title="CompTIA Project+ Training | United Training">Project+</a></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><a href="/search?keyword=comptia%20security" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" title="CompTIA Security+ Training | United Training">Security+</a></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><a href="/search?keyword=comptia%20server" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" title="Server+ Training | United Training">Server+</a></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Click any certification to learn more about it in the United Training course catalog. Employers seeking to provide additional skills to their staff members will appreciate the broad selection of virtual Instructor-led training courses, private group training, digital assessments, hands-on labs, certification prep tools, and eLearning, all designed to surround the student with the right resources for their learning style.</p> <!--paragraph 4--> <p>United Training founder and President Jamie Fiely explains, “United Training is committed to working as a trusted partner with our clients. Whatever it takes – we are nimble, experienced, and positioned to help every small business, large corporation, or government teams reach their goals. This partnership with CompTIA allows us to collaborate with the best in the business to provide the training content & resources our customers need most in some of the most in-demand certifications.”</p> <!--paragraph 5--> <p>“Over the next decade, the U.S. will need to meet the demand for more than one million new technology professionals to support growth, while also backfilling positions created by hundreds of thousands of retirements,” said Joe Padin, Vice President for business development at CompTIA. “To meet this demand, CompTIA and partners such as United Training are building the tech talent pipeline, providing new on-ramps for individuals to receive industry-recognized training and certifications as the gateway to a career in IT.”</p> <!--paragraph 6--> <p>James Cox, United Training Vice President of Sales, points out that, “Having a delivery partnership with CompTIA is awesome.  The ability to offer a large public schedule of CompTIA courses, as well as, private events and customized curriculum backed by CompTIA is a big win for our customers.  In a time of great transition for our world, many organizations are focused on enhancing the skills of their team members and it’s great to be a part of that plan.”</p> <!--insert CTA--><!--paragraph 7--> <p><span style="font-weight: 600;"> About United Training </span></p> <!--paragraph 8--> <p>United Training unites our customers with the training solutions they need, how they need them at just the right time. United Training was founded by a team of industry experts who believe it is critical to develop innovative solutions to train professionals for the skills of the future. Our training and learning solutions are designed to help individuals and organizations do what they do best- only better. With over 100 expert instructors, we can quickly create custom & professional curriculum on almost any topic imaginable. Learn more about United Training at <a href="www.unitedtraining.com">www.unitedtraining.com </a> .</p> <!--paragraph 9--> <p>It is true that most people learn what they need to know to use Excel in their job and stop there. You can set a dramatic difference in your desirability in vastly diverse fields including finance, insurance, engineering, architecture, operations, and many more by being proactive and learning much more of what Excel can do. To get started, have a conversation with your United Training Account Manager today!</p> <div style="border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in"> <p align="center" style="border:none; text-align:center; padding:0in"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span segoe="" style="font-family:" ui=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span book="" franklin="" gothic="" style="font-family:">United Training – Uniting You with Skills, Certifications, & Opportunity!</span></span></span></span></p> </div> <p style="margin-bottom:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"></span></span></p> 22United Training Approved Provider of Army Credentialing Assistance Programhttps://www.newhorizons.com/resources/blog/postid/17/blahNews Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:04:00 GMT <p> <span style="font-weight: 600;"> Conclude Your Service & Commence Your New Career with the Credentials You Need to Compete </span> </p> <p> United Training – Uniting You with Skills, Certifications, & Opportunity! </p> <!--paragraph 2--> <p> Soldiers preparing to return home from military service and their families know that they will need to plan for the future. What kind of work will their returning hero be seeking? What does their military occupational specialty (MOS) prepare them for? Will they have the skills and credentials required to compete in the civilian marketplace. </p> <!--paragraph 3--> <p> United Training is proud to have been approved to serve as an authorized training resource for the Army’s Self-Directed Credentialing Assistance (CA) program.   <span style="font-weight: 600;"> Education, Career and Transition Counselors  </span> providing guidance on education, professional growth, and career requirements and opportunities. CA enables soldiers of most every rank to pursue credentials including certifications and licenses in fields within or outside their MOS. </p> <!--paragraph 4--> <p> It does so by providing up to $4,000 per fiscal year to use on CA and traditional tuition assistance (TA) programs. </p> <!--paragraph 5--> <p> Pursuing these certifications “gives you a leg up on your peers and make you more competitive against your civilian counterparts, who are already working in and seeking career advancement in their chosen industry and sector,” said Col. Brian Anderson, USAF (Ret), MOAA’s director of career transition and member services. </p> <!--paragraph 6--> <p> <span style="font-weight: 600;"> Earn Certifications Through CA at United Training </span> </p> <!--insert CTA--> <!--paragraph 7--> <p> Soldiers may begin planning and applying to train for the credentials of their choice by reaching out to United Training. Our experts provide informed guidance helping them identify the career they wish to pursue, the opportunities available, and the credentials required to make them most competitive when they re-enter civilian life. They then may schedule and enroll into the chosen training experiences. </p> <!--paragraph 8--> <p> Some credentials most frequently pursued by military returnees include the Security + certification offered by the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) and respected across the industry, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) granted by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)², and Project Management Professional (PMP) conveyed by the highly regarded Project Management Institute (PMI). </p> <!--paragraph 9--> <p> All three are manufacturer and product agnostic and applicable across all related technologies and industries. </p> <!--paragraph 9--> <p> <span style="font-weight: 600;"> Start Getting Ready to Get Started! </span> </p> <p> Military discipline has taught you to plan your work and work your plan. Here are some key steps to kick start your plan to return: </p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 600;"> Get Good Guidance </span> – There are many resources out there looking to help you. Only United Training puts all the resources you need into play even before you get home! </p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 600;"> If It Sounds Too Good </span> – It probably is. Everybody will share advice with you. While all is well-intended, much isn’t based on research and careful exploration. Talk to United Training’s career counselors who will furnish you with all the information, the forms and websites, other veterans to speak with, and many other human resources who are there to help you. </p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 600;"> It’s Okay to Talk About Money </span> – Candidates with certifications are usually offered higher starting salaries than others. Let us help you approach salary negotiations with full, accurate knowledge of what the position you seek usually pays. Be sure you fully leverage all your advantages, including certification, experience, and the unmatched value of military discipline and professionalism. </p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 600;"> Let This Be the First Step on a Long Journey </span> – Develop the habit of constantly honing your skills and improving your earning potential. </p> <p> Don’t wait until you get home. Start building your advantage over civilian candidates. Review the CA program, review the United Training course catalog, and start using your CA benefits today! Call United Training for more information. </p> 17Lean Six Sigma Certification: Return on Investmenthttps://www.newhorizons.com/resources/blog/postid/19/lean-six-sigma-certification-return-on-investment-Certifications,General,trainingThu, 13 Aug 2020 16:04:00 GMT <p> Lean Six Sigma presents a very high, and highly specific, benchmark for the achievement of quality. For some, the benefit of achieving Six Sigma performance represents an existential requirement. For all organizations, the process leading to the achievement of Six Sigma is itself a set of exercises in assuring excellence. While specifying a financial return on investment, the return is pervasive reaching every facet of any operation. </p> <!--paragraph 2--> <p> Lean Six Sigma combines two very powerful improvement initiatives into one that is “greater than the sum of its parts.” </p> <!--paragraph 3--> <p> <span style="font-weight: 600;"> Lean methodologies </span> seek to create and increase customer value by minimizing or eliminating waste, which is defined as any activity not required to complete a process. </p> <!--paragraph 4--> <p> <span style="font-weight: 600;"> Six Sigma </span> reduces defects by solving problems most effectively. Its goal and its name are derived from a statistical conception of a process that only produces 3.4 defects per million instances. That means the process is successful 99.99966% of the time. An impressive goal. </p> <!--paragraph 5--> <p> Put the two together and you find yourself increasing customer value by minimizing waste and solving problems. </p> <!--paragraph 6--> <p> <span style="font-weight: 600;"> Benefits of Lean Six Sigma </span> </p> <!--insert CTA--> <!--paragraph 7--> <p> These should be considered simple and direct solutions to sometimes very complex problems. </p> <!--paragraph 8--> <p> For example, there are only two ways to increase profit. One is to increase revenue production. The other is to reduce costs. Simple enough concept. Lean Six Sigma helps companies accomplish both while improving efficiency and effectiveness and helping to further develop people and their skills. </p> <!--paragraph 9--> <p> The processes involved in Lean Six Sigma are simple enough that any company, no matter how small or large, can incorporate them into their business. The components of Lean Six Sigma are: </p> <!--paragraph 9--> <p> <span style="font-weight: 600;"> Define </span> – Define the problem </p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 600;"> Measure </span> – To quantify the problem and its impact </p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 600;"> Analyze </span> – to determine the cause of the problem </p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 600;"> Improve </span> – Create, implement, and verify the results of the solution </p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 600;"> Control </span> – Provide ongoing maintenance and support for the solution </p> <p> Many companies leverage learning Lean Six Sigma as an excellent vehicle for fostering improvement at every level of their organization. This leverages the increased process familiarity of employees who are closest to problems in helping to identify and resolve them. Some companies determine to win quality-focused awards such as The Malcolm Baldrige Award for Excellence as a vehicle for imbuing greater application of best practices to achieve higher levels of quality in their organization. </p> <p> Baldrige advertises itself as “America’s Best Investment” suggesting there is a high return on investment available here, and indeed there is. </p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 600;"> Lean Six Sigma Return on Investment </span> </p> <p> ROI measures how much you gain from making any investment. Improvements in quality are often difficult to quantify as they can be somewhat subjective. </p> <p> Instead we focus on applying Lean Six Sigma processes to specific projects, measuring the subject of the project before and after Lean Six Sigma implementation. Great care should be exercised when selecting a project for the evaluation of Lean Six Sigma ROI. Often, failure can be caused simply by poor project selection.Select a product or process that produces revenue and incurs costs. Determine how it could be improved, and then apply Lean Six Sigma processes to a specific increase in revenue and decrease in costs. This will provide the most useful evaluation of the ROI and value of the application of Lean Six Sigma. Then multiply that by the sheer number of products and processes in your organization that would benefit from Lean Six Sigma processes. The potential ROI is tremendous. </p> <p> <span style="font-weight: 600;"> Begin Your Lean Six Sigma Journey </span> </p> <p> United Training provides a selection of courses leading to certification in Lean Six Sigma processes. Talk to your Account Manager about the opportunities awaiting anyone who masters Lean Six Sigma. </p>19