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Term Of The Day: Burn Up Vs Burn Down Charts Burn up and burn down charts are visual representations of progress in the scope of a project, showing the amount of effort expended against expected output or set goals. Burn charts are common components of Agile and Scrum project management ideologies and are used to visualize progress for team leaders, stakeholders, and even team personnel. This article looks at burn up and burn down charts, how they work, and how they differ from each other for organizations that want to visualize their objectives and project progress. WHAT IS A BURN UP CHART? Burn up charts are visual representations that track work completed to date against the total work planned for a set time (e.g., project, sprint, or quarter). The total work planned often appears as a straight line—known as the scope—and serves as the team’s ultimate objective. Beneath the scope line, burn up charts use two lines to represent progress over the course of the project. As seen below, the first line (red) represents “to dos” and goals for the project. It equally splits the effort across sprints to meet the project scope, while the second line (green) shows the actual progress made during each sprint of the project. WHAT IS A BURN DOWN CHART? Burn down charts are visual representations of work remaining against work completed in a downward-sloping graph. Unlike burn up charts, burn down charts do not have a scope line because the X-axis serves as the ultimate destination for project completion. Otherwise, the first line (red) shows a similar expected progress line that equally divides effort (also known as “points” within Agile planning) across the length of the project. The second line (green) likewise indicates actual progress per sprint to visualize gaps between expected and real progress. |
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1. Determine what type of work you'd like to do.
2. Sign-up with a platform which will allow you to grow your skills.
3. Start working on your online portfolio.
4. Find some volunteer work opportunities and/or collaborative projects so you are to also able to learn from others.
5. Spread the word about your skills and portfolio.
6. Obtain testimonials.
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A: Yes, Free and paid subscription can submit proposals for work experience builder opportunities listed on 'CP'. Premier accounts is a feature rich advantage subscription which offer advantages of direct placement for work experience builders to attain tangible resume experience sooner. All work experience builders enable students to, after completing an initial course, hit the ground running sooner with respect to their respective career choice.
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A: Not at this time. We encourage you to upload one resume as you organize your Work Experience Builder (WEB).
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A: Most certainly! The primary focus of college(or trade school) students is their studies. Freelancing offers the flexibility for students to instantly apply what they are learning in college or past skill. In most cases the best parts of the process is receiving payment and tangible work experience in exchange for an opportunity to excel.
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The three core issues this platforms helps beginner students with are:
1. Conversion of college level learning to applicable and current marketplace skills.
2. College learning not keeping pace with technology from a studentâs entrance into college up to graduation.
3. Apprehension of businesses towards hiring students right out of college without tangible up-to-date experience.
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A: Although there can be a language barrier at times, successful collaborative work experiences can cross all language barriers. CertificationPoint offers international students the ability to work virtually alongside other international students or student within the United States
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A: For students with limited real-world career field experience its important to play to your strengths and build from there.
5 items every college student should have in their portfolio:
1. An brief introduction telling a potential service buying about yourself.
2. List the type of degree you are working towards.
3. Include a few skill-based course projects you have completed.
4. If you've completed certified training in the area you are working towards, be sure to list those as well
5. Ensure portfolio enhancements requirements are completed as well...This will help ensure your porfolio stands out from the pack!
A: Projects are received from numerous different business types. A misconception is that generally projects are posted by business, but projects are posted by service buyers in general...which include businesses, students, adults with ideas, and etc. Reverse projects are also submitted to provide a service which allows for one to many training.
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A: 5 Great Tips Towards Becoming a College Student Freelance Writer
1. As a student you've most likely done enough writing to know your style...so initially find something you have a passion for and know a little about.
2. Hold conversations with others on your topic to gain breadth in the subject.
3. Write a few smaller article and obtain feedback.
4. Create an organized portfolio for your creative works.
5. Never stop learning about your topic!
A: All things considered...there's potential for students to be better employees. With a platform such as CertificationPoint, students have flexibility and room to grow with respect to their experiences with service buyers in an collaborative environment. Prospective employers are able to see a student work ethic, potential, and other key areas which could make the student a good fit for a job opening. In this instance, a student could make for a better employee versus a new hire who has gone through a traditional hiring process.
A: A: 5 Best Courses For Freelances
1. Freelancing Courses
2. Freelance Classes
3. Freelancing Training
4. * Career Gateway Prepatory Program
5. Freelancing 101
A: 5 Freelance Skills With The Highest Value & Earning Potential
1. Graphic Designer
2. Developer/Programmer
3. SEO/SEM Professional
4. Content Writer
5. Accounting
6. Photography
7. Training
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A: The keyword here is BEGINNERS. You'll want to find a platform in which you can comfortable grow with respect to the development stages.
Top 5 Websites For Beginners To Earn Income
1. CertificationPoint.org
2. StudentFreelance.com
3. StudentGems.com
4. Boonle.com
5. SaveTheStudent.com
Top 5 Websites For Seasoned Professionals To Earn Income
1. Upwork.com
2. Freelancer.com
3. Toptal.com
4. Fiverr.com
4. Craigslist.org
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A: Every online learning has something to offer, it's important to go with a platform which allows for growth and here you feel comfortable using the services. Another factor as far as the best online learning is concerned is what type of education you are seeking...whether it be a bootcamp, video learning, a MOOC, web tutorials, etc. Certification specializes in online collaborative project-based real-world learning work oportunities for college(trade school) students to gain real-world skills while completing course work to close knowledge gaps.
A: A gig, similar to a task, a single part of a complete work process. Taking a cue from Project Management methody which breaks a project down into individual tasks allows for better management and focus on each area. Within traditional Project Management many times more complex processes versus a gig of which can be part of a larger series of project processes in which overall completion can be spread out over a longer timespan depending upon the current need and budget.
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A: Diversity holds importance on a college campus which is very similar to its importance in the workplace. The key difference being college is may times a pre-cursor to the actual workplace. Understanding how to overcome the challenges as well as harnessing the advantages of diversity helps promote overall succcess. Early exposure to the negative and positive effects of diversity can serve to strengthen collaborative unity and personl growth when practiced over time. One way to promote diversity is to create marketing materials which is authentic and accurately represents diversity at your campus.
Top 5 Diversity Issues in The Workplace
1. Respect (Acceptance)
2. Communication
3. Cultural Differences
4. Gender Equality
5. Disabilities (Physical and Mental)
1. Student Debt
2. Declining Student Completion Rates
3. Decline in Enrollments
4. Decline in State Funding
A: Although Certification is not able to help student overcome ALL issues faced during college, we can assist with several challenges. The amount a student can earn may vary depending on student committment level as well as other variables. With respect to tuition costs...we offer students a flexible work platform where skills can be developed along with experience and receive pay based on their submitted bids for various projects completed. Earnings can go towards tuition and/or bills students may have. Certification also offers students the opportunity to collaborate with peers across the nation(and world)...who knows who you'll have the opportunity to work alongside but you will create meaningful relationships which will positively affect as you move forward towards a career-choice.
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A: Students earning potential is not restricted on our platform. Income earned can be used to pay for books, courses, student loans, and etc. A key value of 'CP' is the closing of knowledge gaps students experience during courses as well as moving from one course to another. Although learning and collaboration is emphasized, students are able to earn income based on their submitted bids for various projects. The collaborative projects and future connections you'll make will assist you whether your route turns towards a platform for seasoned professionals, acceptance of a full-time position via our website, or the starting of your own consulting company.
Five Common Problems Students Face During College
1. Money - Tuition costs are rising at high rates
2. Working While in College
3. Study - College can be academically challenging
4. Homesickness
5. Friends/Roommates
| Skillset-2-Job Role Compatibility | Work Experience Builders | by CertificationPoint |
|---|---|---|
| Scripting (Bash, PowerShell) | Python | Cybersecurity Controls and frameworks |
| Intrusion detection | Security information and event management | Network security control |
| Operating systems | Incident response | digital forensics and malware analysis |
| cloud security | development and operations (DevOps) | Threat knowledge |
| Open Web Application Security | Cyber Threat Intelligence | General Data Protection Regulation |
| Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) | cybersecurity workplace skills | cybersecurity analyst |
| communicate technical concepts | Collaboration | Risk management |
| Build foundational knowledge | risk management | Adaptability |
| Critical thinking | SQL (Structured Query Language) | create, manipulate, and query databases |
| SQL and relational database skills | database management professional | Enterprise Data Warehouse Management |
| CRM/Automation System | Unix Shell Scripting | Project Management |
| ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) | Data movement and manipulation | Data Modelling |
| Backup and Recovery | Development Tools | integrated development environments (IDEs) |
| Web Technologies | Data Security | Capacity Planning |
| ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) | Frameworks Knowledge | Network Administration |
| Information Technology | Firewalls | Windows Server |
| Microsoft Windows | LAN | Firewalls |
| Troubleshooting | Active Directory | WAN |
| Computer Science | Communication Skills | Virtualization |
| Network Security | VPN | Customer Service |
| VMware | DHCP | Help Desk Support |
| Linux | Documentation | Aerospace Engineering |
| Architectural Engineering | Automotive Engineering | Biomedical Engineering |
| Biotechnology & Bioinformatics | Chemical Engineering | Civil Engineering |
| Computer Engineering | Cyber Security | Electrical Engineering |
| Robotics | Software Engineering | Structural Engineering |
| Transportation Engineering | Entrepreneurship | eBusiness |
| Healthcare Management | Business Analytics | Business Management |
| Construction Management | Science & Technology Management | Sports Management |
| Accounting | Hotel Management | Human Resource Management |
| International Business | Labor Relations | Logistics & Supply Chain Mgmt |
| Management Information Systems | Marketing | Social Work |
| Statistics | Surveying | Urban Planning |
| Veterinary Science | Supply Chain Management | Inventory Management |
| Warehouse Operations | Transportation | Procurement |
| Distribution | Freight Forwarding | ERP Systems |
| Customs Compliance | Demand Planning | Problem Solving |
| Teamwork | Leadership | Organizational |
| Communication | Adaptability | Time Management |
| Attention to Detail | Decision Making | Critical Thinking |
| Negotiation | Crisis management skills | Forecasting skills |
| Supervision skills | Robotics skills | Office skills |
| Microsoft office skills | Hospitality skills | Automation skills |
| Integration skills | Mathematics skills | Visual Art skills |
| Public Speaking skills | Senior Scrum Master | Sales Director |
| Translator | Volunteer | Creative |
| Modern Mgt | Python | Java |
| Javascript | Git | SQL |
| HTML | MySQL | CSS |
| C++ | Autocad | AWS |
| Matlab | Jira | Linux |
| Docker | Jenkins | C |
| C# | PHP | Mongodb |
| Microsoft Office | React | Bootstrap |
| Agile | jQuery | Teamwork |
| Problem solving | Angular | Typescript |
| Vendor management skills | SAP skills | Collaborative skills |
| Spark skills | People management skills | Maya skills |
| Performance management skills | Remote Work Skills skills | Purchasing skills |
| Active directory skills | Automation skills | Quality management skills |
| Data modeling & engineering | Big data analysis | AI and ML services |
| AI Deployment & DevOps | AI security | Adaptability and continuous learning |
| Critical thinking and problem-solving | Neural network architectures | Visual Storytelling with Data |
| Distributed computing dynamics | Content Writing | AI Prompting |
| Web Coding | Financial and economic data | Strategic planning |
| Performance monitoring | Staff management | Customer trend analysis |
| Linux Fedora Core 9 | Organization | Multitasking |
| Strategic planning | Goal setting | Strategy development |
| Operations management | Project management | Process optimization |
| Financial administration | Data analysis and reporting | Quality control |
| Marketing and sales | Resource planning | Performance monitoring |
| Staff management | Relationship building | Trend analysis |
| Information systems and database knowledge | MS Office Suite | Zoho One |
| QuickBooks | Trello | Leadership |
| Organization | Multitasking | Problem-solving |
| Verbal and written communication | Time management | Task prioritization |
| AutoCAD | SolidWorks | CATIA |
| Revit | ANSYS | 3D Modeling |
| Blueprint Reading | SketchUp | MathCAD |
| Drafting | Photoshop skills | Cloud skills |
| Data management skills | Teamwork skills | Strong Work Ethic skills |
| Payroll skills | Relationship Management skills | Lean skills |
| C++ skills | Cms skills | Public Speaking skills |
| Persuasion skills | Data analysis and visualization skills | Development and programming skills |
| Project and process management skills | Design and multimedia skills | Digital marketing and content management skills |
| Cloud and IT infrastructure skills | Emerging technology skills | Digital marketing tools (e.g., Google Analytics, SEO) |
| Social media management platforms (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer) | Content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal) | Graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Canva) |
| Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact) | Spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets) | Financial analysis and modeling tools (e.g. Quantrix, Scenario) |
| Accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP) | Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) | Risk management software( e.g. Vanta) |
| Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems | Medical billing and coding software | Health information systems |
| Telemedicine platforms | Medical imaging software (e.g., PACS) | Data analysis and research tools in healthcare |
| Learning management systems (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard) | Educational software and tools (e.g. OneNote, PDF Element) | Online collaboration platforms (e.g., Google Classroom) |
| Multimedia authoring tools (e.g. Hypertext, Lectora) | Educational assessment tools (e.g. Mentimeter, Nearpod) | Video editing software (Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro) |
| 3D modeling and animation software (Maya, Blender) | Digital photography and photo editing software | Social media management tools |
| Content management systems (WordPress, Drupal) | Video production and editing software | Social media platforms and analytics tools |
| Search engine optimization (SEO) techniques | Data analysis and reporting tools | Event management software (Whova, Eventbrite) |
| Project management tools (Trello, Asana) | Communication and collaboration tools (Zoom, Dropbox) | Data analysis tools (HubSpot, Google Analytics) |
| Computer-Aided Design (CAD) | Building Information Modeling (BMI) | Estimating and costing software (RSMeans) |
| Communication and collaboration tools (PlanRadar, Smartsheet) | Project management software (Construct, ProCore) | Financial analysis software (e.g., Bloomberg Terminal, FactSet) |
| Risk management tools (e.g., Riskalyze, RiskMetrics, and MSCI RiskManager) | Banking software and platforms (e.g., Temenos, Finastra, and FIS) | Data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, QlikView) |
| Financial modeling and analysis (e.g., Microsoft Excel) | Proficiency in spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets) | Knowledge of procurement software: (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Oracle Procurement) |
| e-procurement systems | Data analysis and reporting: (e.g., Tableau) or statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS) | Communication and collaboration tools: (e.g., Google Meet, Microsoft Teams) |
| Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) | Database management systems | Document management software |
| Calendar and scheduling tools | Virtual meeting and communication platforms | Architectural design software (e.g. AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit) |
| Building information modeling (BIM) software | Rendering and visualization software (e.g. Vectorworks, Adobe Substance 3D) | Project management tools (e.g. Archicad, Wrike) |
| Energy analysis and sustainability software (e.g.Diligent ESG, Novisto) | Human resources | Human resources information systems |
| Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) | Applicant tracking systems (ATS) | Data analysis and reporting (e.g. BI, Python) |
| Collaboration tools (RingCentral, Basecamp) | Manufacturing software (e.g. Fishbowl, Prodsmart) | Data analysis and reporting (e.g. Factbird, Segment) |
| Inventory management (e.g. Katana, Cova) | Quality control software (e.g.Greenlight Guru, KAWAK) | Troubleshooting and maintenance |
| System installation and maintenance | Network administration | Security management |
| Diagnosis and troubleshooting of IT issues | End-user support | Remote support |
| Backup and recovery operations | IT standard compliance | Automated IT systems |
| Helpdesk management | Training and mentoring | Performance optimization |
| Network monitoring and optimization | Documentation and recordkeeping | Time management and problem-solving ability |
| Communication and interpersonal skills | Knowledge of computer hardware, software and peripherals | Knowledge of IT standards and protocols |
| Knowledge of customer service best practices | Backup and Disaster Recovery | Remote Desktop Support |
| Windows 8.1 | Windows 10 | Windows 11 |
| Operating System Installation and Configuration | Chromium OS | Android |
| Linux | Fuchsia | Wear OS |
| OS/360 | z/OS | IBM |
| AIX | OS/2 | Apple macOS |
| Google's Android OS | Microsoft Windows | Apple iOS |
| Linux Operating System | Agile and Scrum methodologies | Machine learning and AI algorithms |
| API design and development | IT compliance and governance | UX/UI design principles |
| Blockchain technology | Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) | Version control systems (Git, SVN) |
| Software testing and debugging | System architecture design | Performance optimization |
| Storyboarding | Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) | User interface design |
| User experience design | Augmented reality (AR) design | Virtual reality (VR) design |
| Accessibility standards for design | Prototyping (digital and physical) | Lean Green Belt Training |
| Lean Yellow Belt Training | Web Administrator | Computer Security Management |
| Qualified Trainer | Workstations & Servers | Traditional Servers/Blade Servers |
| Exchange Server | VMWare | RemedyARS |
| HTML | PERL/CGI | Oracle 8i-9i |
| HP OpenView | CiscoWorks 2000 | Sniffer Pro |
| DNS | Linux/Unix | Novell Netware |
| SQL Server | Internet Information Server (IIS) | ASP/ASP.net |
| Sidewinder (Cobra) | Solaris | Legato Networker |
| TCP/IP | PHP4 | XML |
| Microsoft Office | Visual Studio Development | NetIQ |
| Visio 2000 | Photoshop | CSS |
| DHTML | Internet Scanner | Coldfusion |
| SharePoint Portal Server | SharePoint Designer | Macromedia Dreamweaver |
| Quest TOAD (Oracle database interface) | BootStrap | WordPress |
| Joomla | Mobile Apps Development | OSCommerce |
| NotePad++ | ||
| Build Student Readiness Experience Builder | Build Group-Based Experience Builder | Build Volunteer Experience Builder |
| Create Company-Based Experience Builder | Create New Hire Experience Builder | Create Training Experience Builder |
