Meet the Trainer: John Munjoma
John Munjoma’s passion for technology started when he was a kid tinkering with circuit boards. While IT was always part of his future, becoming a trainer wasn’t something he expected.
Early in his IT career, colleagues often pointed out his unique ability to explain technical problems in ways that helped them solve issues on their own. This natural teaching ability eventually became his true calling.
Since joining CBT Nuggets in 2020, John has used his gifts and expertise to help people propel their IT careers around the world. Specializing in cybersecurity and Power Platforms, John holds over a dozen certifications and has recently launched new courses on Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST), Power Platform Fundamentals, Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst.
We sat down with him to learn more about his journey and what motivates him to create new IT training content.
What motivated you to become a trainer? When I first started in the IT industry, I never imagined I’d become a trainer, let alone enjoy it. I had carefully planned my career path, and back then, earning my A+, N+, Security+, CCNA, MCSA, and MCSE was the ultimate goal—training was never part of the plan. But as the saying goes, sometimes the path chooses you rather than you choosing the path, and that’s what happened to me.
I was fortunate to work for a university with a Center for Professional Development that partnered with Cisco, CompTIA, and Microsoft. It was there that I earned my first trainer certification, the CompTIA Technical Trainer (CTT+), officially setting me on the path to becoming a trainer in the industry.
Can you describe some of the courses or topics you’ve been working on recently? I’ve been working on several certifications and courses, including the Cisco Entry-Level Cybersecurity Certification (CCST). I’ve also completed certifications in Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900) and Power BI (PL-300), and now I’m focusing on the Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL-200).
The best part about being a trainer is… Realizing how far the content reaches across the world. It’s amazing to know I’ve helped transform or kickstart so many careers through my training. I’m passionate about IT training because of the global impact it has on people. Technology is a powerful enabler, and being part of the process of transferring knowledge and skills is incredibly fulfilling.
When I’m not making CBT Nuggets videos, you’ll find me… Researching space topics, world history, or overlanding to remote destinations.
What have been some of your favorite moments or feedback from learners? One of my favorite moments was receiving a message on LinkedIn from a learner in the military. He told me he was serving on a peacekeeping mission in the Middle East and appreciated the content I had created. That message was incredibly motivating and inspired me to wake up and create even more content.
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John believes in the power of IT training to shape careers. For those just starting out, he focuses on foundational certifications like Power Platform Fundamentals and Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) in Cybersecurity, which provide essential skills in data analysis, cybersecurity, and cloud fundamentals. For those pursuing more advanced certifications, John’s offers training on Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert and CompTIA CASP+.
Wherever you are in your journey, John’s courses are the bridge to help you reach your next career destination.
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