Top 10 Pay-Boosting Certifications in Tech
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Dice Learning Unveils Top 10 Pay-Boosting Certifications in Tech Des Moines , Iowa , March 10, 2010 - Technical certifications in fields such as project management and security boost salaries, according to a recent survey of technology professionals by Dice Learning, a service that allows technology professionals to easily obtain technical training and certifications. Gathering the responses of nearly 17,000 technology professionals, Dice Learning determined the top 10 certifications that helped technology professionals command higher salaries at all experience levels. “Not all certifications are created equal in terms of paycheck impact.
Top 10 Pay-Boosting Certs
PMP
CompTIA A+ is one of the best certifications in the world. I would rate this certification higher than many other vendor certifications because it tests a candidate’s knowledge on all fields of information technology and...
A+
Microsoft Certified Professional logo Microsoft Certified Professional ( MCP ) is a program of Professional certifications awarded by Microsoft . Individual certifications are awarded upon passing of one or more exams. The MCP program itself is designed for software developers, and all kinds of IT Professionals. Beneath the MCP program is a variety of more targeted and focused certifications (e.g. Microsoft Certified IT Professional, etc.).
MCP
We reinvented our certifications to maintain their market relevance as the industry shifts to the cloud. Microsoft Certifications now validate broader and deeper skills required to build solutions on-premise or in the cloud. We added recertification requirements to ensure that IT professionals and developers who hold our certifications are up-to-date on our continually evolving technology. The names—Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), and Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM)—were changed to better reflect the experience, knowledge, and skills that IT professionals and developers need to build and manage technology solutions that may include multiple technologies, whether on premise or in the cloud.
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Network+
My students were beating four-year college students for jobs. The big question was why. I started contacting companies and found out that certification carried a lot of weight.
MCSA on Windows Server 2003 The enduring strength of Windows Server 2003 in the market suggests that demand for related IT expertise will continue for many years. Earn the MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to help demonstrate your expertise to customers and employers. Prove your skills in Windows administration, including system environment management and troubleshooting.
MCSA
ITIL
Passing the exam made it possible for me to earn 17 college credits. That enabled me to take advanced courses in college much sooner, which reduced the time it took to graduate by one and a half semesters. I saved over $3,000...