Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Make sure to stick around for the Q&A at the end! Keith and Matt answer viewer questions on career paths, specializing after the CCNA, and how to get leadership to approve your training budget.

Join CBT Nuggets trainer Keith Barker and Content Manager Matt Walton as they kick off the first webinar of 2026! In this session, Keith shares his personal "playbook" for building momentum in IT training and personal growth. Whether you are an IT manager leading a team or an individual looking to upskill, this webinar provides actionable strategies to turn sporadic studying into a consistent habit.

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