Matt R Customer Spotlight
Spotlight Moment
Matt Ragland, a senior engineer, wanted to ensure he stayed competitive in the job market by keeping his skills current, so he pursued the recently updated Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certification with help from GK Polaris, an unlimited training subscription from Global Knowledge. “Signing up for unlimited instructor-led training with GK Polaris was one of the best decisions of my career.”
TO SOLUTIONUnlimited Training Allows Matt to Earn New Certifications, Expand His Skills and Improve His Performance at Work
Matt has worked with Microsoft Azure in past roles and anticipated needing those skills for the future. When Microsoft versioned its Azure Administrator Associate certification, he went after it to validate his skills and remain competitive in the marketplace.
“I put in weeks of hard work by studying and preparing which required time away from family,” he said. “It’s important to share your goals with them so they can be supportive.”
The hard work paid off. Matt has taken what he’s learned through training and applied it to work. It’s not only helped him, but the organization he works for as well.
"I don’t want to miss out on career-advancing opportunities because I don’t have the necessary skills."
460+
live streaming instructor-led courses
12,000+
hours of Skillsoft Tech & Dev content
700+
real-world
challenge scenarios
380+
certification
practice exams
How Has GK Polaris Helped You at Work?
“I invested the time and effort to develop deep expertise in the technology and tools I work with daily. I’m well aware that if customers stop buying the tech or the tech sunsets or evolves, I need to be ready — and I am. I’m evolving as technology evolves. GK Polaris is fantastic for this reason. I can’t wait to take my next course.
“I’ve also increased my ability to help my team. I’ve kept my boss in the loop of my goals and progress so he knows I have the knowledge, skills and abilities in Azure, so I can be added to new projects as necessary.”
What’s One of the Main Benefits of GK Polaris
“Learning from Global Knowledge instructors is excellent. I’ve taken training from other companies and have not been impressed.
“We’ve all been in situations where we aren’t quite sure if the person presenting truly knows and practices what they’re teaching. The ability of Global Knowledge instructors to draw from their real-world experience and book smarts is a real differentiator.
“They aren’t actors. As an IT pro, I want someone teaching who knows and practices the subject matter.”
"Don’t Leave Training Money on the Table!"
Matt recommends that if your organization provides funds for continuous development, you should take advantage of them.
Even if you aren’t sure of what you need, GK Polaris gives you 12 months of access and has the breadth and depth of content that you’ll find something you need in that period. GK Polaris pays for itself after two courses.
"I’ve increased my value to my employer because I’ve developed skills that have made me into an uber-rare IT professional."