Empowering the Future of IT Education Dear Everyone, As someone deeply passionate about IT education and mentoring, I’ve always recognized the pressing need for quality training in this vast and dynamic field. With over 20 years of experience in Information Technology, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges faced in computer education and the evolving landscape…
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Unlock the Power of Data: Mastering Power BI (Second Edition) Welcome to the second edition of Mastering Power BI. Since the debut of the first edition, the realm of data analytics has undergone rapid evolution. Power BI Desktop has unveiled fresh tools, techniques, and features, fundamentally altering how we analyze and present data. In this…
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Tableau Book – Dashboarding with Tableau Check out the latest book on Tableau – Dashboarding with Tableau. A comprehensive book with ample exercises. Covers the enhanced features and functionalities of the newest version of Tableau – 2023.1. Find the preview of the book below:
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TechCred assists Ohioans to learn new skills and helps employers create a stronger workforce with much needed skills in a technology-infused economy.
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IT Training Highlights 2025 As 2025 comes to an end, I am proud to reflect on a year filled with extraordinary learning, innovation, and growth. This year’s IT training highlights showcase how far we have come as a community—driven by our mission to Inspire, Educate, and Evolve. I am grateful to our dedicated team, engaged…
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Essential IT Skills for Beginners: Start Your IT Journey Essential IT skills for beginners don’t require advanced coding knowledge or years of experience. What matters most in the beginning is building a strong foundation of essential skills. These skills make it easier to learn, adapt, and grow in any IT role — whether you pursue…
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How to Validate Data in Power BI with Column Quality Validating data is one of the most important steps before building reports in Power BI. Without clean, reliable data, even the most polished dashboards can give misleading insights. One simple yet powerful way to validate data in Power BI is by using Column Quality in…
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Getting Started with DevOps: Beginner Basics Getting Started with DevOps can feel overwhelming for beginners, but it doesn’t have to be. DevOps is one of the most in-demand skills in IT. To dive deeper, explore our DevOps Essentials course, helping teams deliver software faster, collaborate better, and improve quality. This blog will guide you through…
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How to Validate Data with Group By in Power BI One of my students recently asked me: “How can we validate data in Power BI?” It’s an excellent question, and one of the simplest answers is to validate data with Group By in Power BI. This approach allows you to check totals, confirm consistency, and…
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AI Skills and Careers: A Beginner’s Guide Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, job roles, and the way we work today. Whether you’re a student, a business professional, or someone looking to future-proof your career, understanding the right AI skills and careers is essential to staying relevant and competitive. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll walk…
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Q2 2025: AI Training, IT Career & Publishing As we reflect on Q2 2025, I’m excited to highlight our progress in AI training, IT careers, and publishing—three pillars that shaped our quarter. At Ohio Computer Academy, we launched new AI training programs, expanded our IT career resources, and introduced BooksDistrict.com, our new digital publishing platform.…
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AI Product Manager vs Traditional Product Manager As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, product management is also evolving. The emergence of the AI Product Manager role has created a need to understand how it differs from the traditional product manager. If you’re wondering about the right career path or simply want to stay ahead in the…
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Beginners Guide to Starting a Career in IT Are you exploring a future in technology but unsure where to start? This Beginners guide to starting a career in IT is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and a clear roadmap. Whether you’re a student, career switcher, or simply curious about the tech field, this guide…
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Many-to-Many Relationships in Power BI: How to Avoid Them Many-to-many relationships in Power BI often lead to ambiguous or inaccurate results when not modeled correctly. Although Power BI supports such relationships, they can introduce complexity, performance challenges, and filter confusion. This blog explains what many-to-many relationships are, why they may pose problems, and the best…
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