Posted December 2nd, 2014
By Kris Powers
Obtaining certification in the IT field can increase your earning potential as well as show both current and future employers dedication to your field.
According to an article written by Robert Half Technology’s senior executive director, John Reed, entitled “Which IT Certifications Are Most Helpful in Getting Ahead?“, “Whether you’re a tech pro looking to expand your skills or a job candidate aiming to impress a prospective employer, earning IT certifications could be one way to stand out in your career. In today’s specialist economy, certifying your skills quickly shows what you know — to recruiters and hiring managers — and can help you gain an edge when it comes to job promotions and salary negotiations.”
Below are a few of the more popular certifications in the IT field today:
MOS:
If you're looking for a way to get up to speed quickly on the newest version of Microsoft Office, this course offers step-by-step instructions to make it easy. Office 2013 has new features and tools to master, and whether you're upgrading from an earlier version or encountering the Office applications for the first time, you'll appreciate this simplified approach.
MCSE:
Our Microsoft MCSE: Data Platform training covers all aspects of Microsoft's primary database system for all business sizes and types and is the globally recognized standard for IT professionals. An MCSE: Data Platform professional must first receive the MCSA: SQL Server 2012 Certification from Microsoft and then take their expertise to the next level with the MCSE: Data Platform designation.
Our Microsoft MCSE: Private Cloud training covers all aspects of Microsoft's primary database system for all business sizes and types and is the globally recognized standard for IT professionals. An MCSE: Private Cloud professional must first receive the MCSA: SQL Server 2012 Certification from Microsoft and then take their expertise to the next level with the MCSE: Private Cloud designation.
Our Microsoft MCSE: SharePoint Server 2013 program is perfect for the IT professional who plans, implements, and maintains a multi-server deployment of Share Point 2013. Completion of Microsoft 70-331: Core solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 and Microsoft 70-332: Advanced Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 will confirm that a student is able to plan and maintain SharePoint and other core technologies on which SharePoint depends.
Certifications in Cloud Computing:
Cloud Computing Professional Program
Cloud Computing professionals provide expertise, design, troubleshoot and engineer cloud environments. The Cloud Computing professional often collaborates with project managers and engineers to generate cloud computing best practices and ensure they are applied properly within the work
Project Management Certifications:
Learn to master the most proven methods in project management as well as exciting new techniques emerging from current industry and today's most recent research. This course introduces manual techniques perfected during the past 50 years and progressive automated techniques, all consistent with the latest PMBOK Guide. Up to date content covers measuring project management ROI, value to the organization and to customers, and much more.
Learn to master the most proven methods in project management as well as exciting new techniques emerging from current industry and today's most recent research. This course introduces manual techniques perfected during the past 50 years and progressive automated techniques, all consistent with the latest PMBOK Guide. Up to date content covers measuring project management ROI, value to the organization and to customers, and much more.
According to the Robert Half Technology 2014 Salary Guide, “employers prefer to hire certified professionals, especially those who also have college degrees and real-world experience. Those who put in the effort to obtain credentials can expect larger salaries and quicker movement up the career ladder, not to mention a healthy shot of self-confidence.”
Ed4Career offers an extensive IT course catalog containing courses in the above specialty areas and designed to prepare you to sit for the national certification exams. View our course catalog and learn more today!
Sources:
http://rht.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=533&item=59
http://blog.rht.com/certifications-valuable/
