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The McQuizzy Blog
Data-driven insights on IT certifications, career strategy, and the skills that actually pay.
Career & Certification5 min read
I Went From Teacher to $127K Project Manager (PMP Fast Track)
Real career switcher shares how PMP certification opened doors to $127K project management roles with zero corporate experience.
Marley Reid·
Career & Salary5 min read
IT Bootcamps vs Certs 2025: The $34K Salary Gap Data
New 2025 data reveals a shocking $34K salary gap between bootcamp grads and certified professionals. Here's what the numbers actually show.
Cindy Chu·
Career & Salary5 min read
Fast-Track IT Certs: 90-Day ROI vs 12-Month Payback Data
New data reveals which IT certifications deliver salary boosts in 90 days vs. those requiring 12+ months. The fastest ROI might surprise you.
Cindy Chu·
Career & Salary5 min read
Linux Certs Pay $89K+ in 2025: The Hidden Career Gold Mine
New salary data reveals Linux-certified professionals earn $89,000+ annually, outpacing many cloud certs. Here's the breakdown that changes everything.
Cindy Chu·
Career & Salary5 min read
CompTIA vs Cisco vs VMware: 2025 Salary Battle Data
New salary data reveals which vendor certifications deliver the highest ROI. CompTIA leads entry-level, but Cisco dominates mid-career pay jumps.
Cindy Chu·
Career & Certification5 min read
I Passed AWS Cloud Practitioner With Zero IT Background
Complete career changer shares the exact 4-week study plan that landed a $65K cloud role. No shortcuts, just what actually worked.
Marley Reid·
Career & Certification5 min read
AWS Cloud Practitioner: Your Gateway to $75K+ Cloud Careers
Why AWS Cloud Practitioner is the perfect first step into cloud computing careers, with real salary data and actionable study tips.
Marley Reid·
Career & Certification5 min read
My First IT Job Interview Horror Story (And 5 Lessons Learned)
I bombed my first IT interview spectacularly. Here are the 5 painful lessons that helped me land my next role — plus what I wish I'd known beforehand.
Marley Reid·
AI & Careers9 min read
No, AI Isn't Stealing Your Tech Job. It's Making You 10x More Productive
Headlines scream about AI replacing developers. The data tells a different story.
Cindy Chu·
Career & ROI7 min read
Is an IT Certification Worth It in 2026? We Did the Math
Exam fees, study hours, career opportunity cost — is it actually worth it?
Cindy Chu·
Cloud & Certification10 min read
AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud Certifications in 2026: An Honest Comparison
AWS, Azure, and GCP each claim to be the best path forward. We cut through the marketing.
Cindy Chu·
Career & Salary8 min read
The 15 Highest-Paying IT Certifications in 2026 (With Real Salary Data)
Which certifications actually lead to six-figure salaries? We break down the data.
Cindy Chu·Ready to Get Certified?
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