Resources & Blog: Business Applications
by Ally Biernat | Aug 10, 2020 | Adobe Creative Cloud, Business Advice, Business Applications, Career Training, Digital Marketing, DWC Certificate Programs, Introduction Classes, Microsoft Office, Professional Development, Support Knowledge Base, Tips & Tricks, Web Design, Workshop Blog Posts
Tags: career in tech, certificate programs, classes, IT careers, IT jobs, job advice, job growth, jobs in tech, new career, professional development, tech industry
The tech industry is booming and offers many opportunities for rewarding careers. The median wage for tech jobs is nearly double the median national wage. IT professionals had a median annual salary of $88,240 in May 2019; compared to the median annual wage for all occupations of $39,810 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you have found yourself thinking about starting a career in the tech industry and don’t know where to start, keep on reading. Five helpful tips to start a...
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by Ally Biernat | Jun 5, 2020 | Adobe Creative Cloud, Business Applications, Career Training, Community, Design Fundamentals, Digital Marketing, Digital Photography, DWC Certificate Programs, DWC Student Success Story, Employment Training, Microsoft Office, Professional Development, Web Design, Workshop Blog Posts
Tags: certificate programs, classes, digital marketing, digital photography, new tech skills, professional development, skills based training, tech skills, video design, web design, women in technology
Today, the tech skills you need to stay relevant in the workplace are constantly changing. Whether you’ve been in the same industry for years or you’re wanting to change careers, professional development opportunities increase industry knowledge, keep you relevant, and will help you stand out among the crowd. More than 40 million Americans have applied for unemployment during the pandemic. Developing new tech skills is going to be an essential for people to get back to work. So take advantage...
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by Ally Biernat | May 29, 2020 | Business Applications, DWC Certificate Programs, Employment Training, Excel Master Program, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Professional Development, Tips & Tricks
Tags: business analytics, excel microsoft, microsoft office, microsoft power bi, Power BI
Today, business analytics help a company’s management anticipate their customers’ needs and develop solutions that address them. Business analytics can help your business see valuable insights that lead to profits. Luckily, there’s no need to perform analytics manually. Two common business analytics programs created by Microsoft are Excel and Power BI. Excel and Power BI are two great standalone programs and some of their features overlap. So which one should you use? Microsoft...
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by Digital Workshop Center | Apr 21, 2020 | Adobe Creative Cloud, Business Applications, DWC Certificate Programs, Support Knowledge Base
Tags: hardware, knowledge, support, tech support
DWC recommends a new or certified refurbished computer that from a reputable, 3rd party seller. Recommended sellers include: Dell.com BestBuy.com TigerDirect.com NewEgg.com DWC also recommends the following as general minimum guidelines for your student computer 16 GB RAM 500 GB HDD i5 processor or higher Dual monitors with HDMI Mic and Speakers High-speed, cable internet connection Hardware Recommendations from Microsoft & Adobe Minimum System Requirements for MS Office...
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by Digital Workshop Center | Mar 18, 2020 | Business Applications, Career Training, DWC Certificate Programs, Employment Training, Project Management, Project Management
Tags: pmi, pmp, pmp exam prep
Earning a project management certificate can give you a competitive edge in the job market across many different industries. There’s never been a better time to become a project management professional (PMP). Project management in the 21st century is quite different than it was in the last 50 years. Aaron J.Shenhar, writing for pmi.org, states that “in the traditional project management world, project managers and teams were typically focused on efficiency, operational performance, and meeting...
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by Digital Workshop Center | Mar 3, 2020 | Advanced Graphic Design, Business Administration, Business Advice, Business Applications, Case Study, Data Science, Digital Marketing, DWC Certificate Programs, Employment Training, Graphic Design Certificate, Graphic Design Fundamentals, Tips & Tricks, Web Design Development, Workshop Blog Posts
Tags: career, career coaching, certification programs, executive coaching, resume, soft skills, tips
Today, almost all job postings are offered online. Job sites like Indeed or Monster are well organized for both you and the hiring managers to be able to efficiently communicate, schedule interviews, and more. However, the ease of finding jobs today can make finding the right jobs overwhelming. It can also mean competing with hundreds of other candidates who can apply at the click of a button. Here’s how to strategize your online job search to find jobs that are right for you, avoid stress,...
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