CIO.com reported “Certifications have long been a great means for IT career advancement. The right credentials can boost your salary, set you apart from the competition, and help you land promotions in your current role. In fact, IT leaders report that certified staff add a value of $30,000 per year to the organization, with a noticeable increase in productivity from employees earning certifications, according to Skillsoft. In the coming year, certifications centered around cybersecurity and cloud are some of the highest-paying and most sought-after certifications available.” The November 6, 2024 report entitled “The 20 most valuable IT certifications today” (https://tinyurl.com/mry5nx3v) included these 20 IT certifications:

  1. AWS Certified Security – Specialty
  2. Google Cloud – Professional Cloud Architect
  3. Nutanix Certified Professional – Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) v6.5
  4. Certified Cloud Security Professional averages (CCSP)
  5. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) – Security
  6. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  7. Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure
  8. Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
  9. AWS Certified Developer – Associate
  10. Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)
  11. Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
  12. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  13. Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
  14. AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
  15. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  16. Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
  17. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
  18. Google Cloud – Associate Cloud Engineer
  19. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  20. Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)

How does this impact you? And what do you think?

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