Gaining IT skills on the cheap. (cover story)

The article offers insights on how to gain information technology (IT) skills in a cheap way for employees in the U.S. According to Beverly Lieberman, a member of the Society for Information Management (SIM), it is critical to promote IT skills for employees of IT organizations and companies. It highlights five ways of how IT professionals can get certification-level in a cheap way including split the cost with employer, build one's network using free stuff, and shop for bargains.