Leading Training Articles

Why Cloud Skills Are Becoming Essential for Every Profession

Masego Morudu - 2025-12-02 09:35:57

Why Cloud Skills? Cloud skills are no longer optional in the digital workplace; they’re essential for efficiency, security, and collaboration, which is why every professional now needs to be cloud literate. Cloud literacy is the ability to understand and effectively employ cloud computing technology and concepts. It’s part of digital literacy but specific to cloud-based solutions, which are now the default in many companies. Cloud literacy is critical for productivity, enab... Read more

AI at Microsoft Ignite 2025: Tools for Future Work

Lawrence Maoka - 2025-11-25 16:01:16

Microsoft Ignite 2025 Your Roadmap for an AI-First Business As a Microsoft trainer and Specialist, my biggest professional challenge isn't teaching the latest features; it's simply keeping up. The Microsoft technosphere is moving at an unrelenting pace, and it’s my job to constantly reset my own knowledge to ensure the businesses I work with are always ahead of the curve. That’s precisely why Microsoft Ignite 2025 wasn't just another conference for me; it... Read more

Cyber Security Awareness: Think You're Too Small for a Cyber Attack?

Andrew Badham - 2025-10-06 14:17:10

In today’s hyper-connected world, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern—it’s a business imperative. While headlines often spotlight breaches at major corporations, the reality is that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals. Why SMBs Are Prime Targets Hackers aren’t always looking for the biggest fish. In fact, smaller businesses often present easier opportunities. Limited budgets, outdated systems, and a l... Read more

Beyond Chatbots: Building Conversational User Interfaces

Mark Badham - 2025-04-30 16:37:15

Beyond Chatbots: Building Conversational User Interfaces The widespread availability of Large Language Models (LLMs), has made building Conversational User Interfaces (CUIs) possible for just about any application. CUIs allow people to interact with machines through natural, human-like dialogue . Think of it as talking or chatting with software rather than clicking through menus and buttons. In many ways, CUIs represent the next significant leap forward in user interaction, coming... Read more

So what is Skills Development?

Kerrin Badham - 2025-04-17 11:50:48

Apart from the obvious, literal answer, in the South African landscape, Skills Development is a loaded term and means a lot. Let me break it down for you. Historically, South Africa entered our new democracy in 1994 with some major skills deficits, and these affected previously disadvantaged population groups such as black, coloured and Indian people, who together make up a substantial segment of the population. There was an urgent need to assist and upskill people to enter the job... Read more