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Top 5 project management resolutions

By ILX Team | 20 January 2020

As the bells chime twelve and a new year commences, we load ourselves with resolutions for being a better person – fitter, healthier, wealthier and better at our jobs. There is a lot to be gained by vowing to become a better project manager in 2020, but remember, a goal without a plan is just a drea...

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AWS v Azure – which is the best platform to build your career on?

By ILX Team | 14 January 2020

Cloud computing is a rapidly growing industry, with some 69% of businesses moving their business-critical applications to the cloud. As a result, cloud computing has become a popular choice for developers or IT staff who are looking to future-proof their career. In fact, it’s estimated that 38% of I...

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Four great C programming tests for beginners

By ILX Team | 6 January 2020

C is one of the most popular programming languages in the world. C’s versatility and flexibility gives programmers a high level of control with only minimal commands. This adaptability, coupled with its global prevalence, makes C a preferred language for those starting a career in programming. A...

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Experiential learning, a non-definitive list of some of our favourite methods

By Russell Kenrick, Managing Director at ILX Group | 20 December 2019

This one is for the trainers and would-be trainers out there… Today I want to talk about experiential learning, also known as (EXL). EXL is defined as the process of learning through experience, more specifically as "learning through reflection on doing". Throughout 2019, we have been blending ou...

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Can leaders train leaders?

By ILX Team | 19 December 2019

It is only natural to have reservations when it comes to training others how to do your job. It seems counterintuitive, right? Letting someone in on the trade secrets you’ve worked your whole career for. However, we are now in the generation of sharing, you only have to look to the internet and soci...

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Project management tips for the ultimate Christmas Day

By ILX Team | 13 December 2019

Christmas is a project. Like it or not, the level of organisation involved ahead of the event is likely to be similar to projects you have met in your career. While others fumble through, as a project manager you are equipped with the know-how to elevate this festive season and achieve the ultimate...

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Python, R or SAS: which language should data scientists learn first?

By ILX Team | 5 December 2019

Often, when you’re learning a new skill, the hardest thing is knowing where to start. This is especially true with data science or programming in general. There are so many languages you could learn, all of which are bundled up in terminology that can seem dense and strange when you’re unfamiliar wi...

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