It's that time of year again, and in the interest of the holiday spirit, here is a list of some great certification study guides for your coworker or boss. If you are stuck for a gift idea, give the gift of knowledge with one of these books. These run the gamut from A+ to PMP, and are sure to be gifts that will get recipient thinking!
1) A+ All In One Exam Guide
The A+ certification is an excellent first certification and is often a stepping stone to additional certs. For those who already posses experience as a technician, or those who are very new to IT, this book is the ultimate resource for the A+ exams. More about the A+ Certification . . .
2) AssessPREP CIW Software for V5
The Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) certification is great for those who are just starting out, or for a seasoned veteran of the internet industry. Included on this CD are practice questions for Foundations v5, Site Designer v5, and E-Commerce Designer v5. More about CIW certifications . . .
3) CCNA Certification Kit
You really cannot go wrong with these Todd Lammle books published by Sybex. This study kit will be a huge asset to anyone considering getting the ever-prestigious CCNA certification.
4) SCWCD Exam Study Kit
This book will not only help someone get a certification, it will prove to be an excellent resource. Most people who read this with certification in mind also come away having learned a lot of new tricks. This would be a great gift for any Java programmer.
5) Project Management Professional Study Guide
Well-written and with a focus on the project lifecycle, project management professionals and PMP candidates alike will unquestionably benefit from this book.
6) MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements
Four solid books for a decent price. This bundle will prepare you or your co-worker for the four core exams. Get your employees certified with this study guide bundle and even get a discount on test vouchers.
7) Microsoft Office 2000 User Specialist Study Guide
This Microsoft certification shows expert proficiency with Office products. It's a great gift idea for any coworker who uses Word, Powerpoint, or Excel.
8) CNA Study Guide for NetWare 6
This book will guide the reader through the CNA NetWare 6 certification exam objectives and provide a thorough understanding of NetWare 6. Yet another great gift idea!
9) Oracle9i: The Complete Reference
". . . legendary Oracle wizard Kevin Loney and former Oracle senior VP George Koch have done it yet again: They’ve authored the most thorough Oracle 9i reference ever created." -B&N Editors. Sounds like the ideal gift for your DBA.
10) Certified ColdFusion Developer Study Guide
Here is a gift idea for your resident web developer. Although this is not an exhaustive resource and it's not necessarily for beginners, it is easy to read, has an intuitive layout, and focuses on learning ColdFusion. It is a handy reference whether they decide to get certified or not.
