Whether you're working as an IT contractor or looking for a great tech job, professional certifications can enhance your credibility and help you land your next client, or advance your career. But there are so many certifications available for tech professionals, it can be hard to figure out which ones you should invest your time in obtaining.
A new survey from tech career hub Dice.com looked at the best IT certifications for helping tech pros win jobs and clients. Here are the top 10 certifications that may be worth the investment for your IT career.
Billed as "the starting point for a career in IT," the CompTIA A+ certification deals with hardware and operating system maintenance. It's a requirement for service techs and recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense. IT professionals in the Dice survey listed A+ as the number one certification that helped them earn a new job.
For new and entry-level network technicians, this certification is a must. CompTIA Network+ certification can help you land a job in this highly competitive IT field.
Among job postings on Dice, PMP is the certification that's most frequently requested by employers. This certification is conferred by the Project Management Institute (PMI) for project managers--a lucrative position with an average base salary of $104,000 that increases to almost $120,000 for certified pros.
This certification conveys the ability to administer medium-sized networks--the heart of any company's infrastructure. Certified network admins are always in demand, and CCNA certification can increase your salary up to 21 percent.
Intended as a prerequisite to bigger and more lucrative things, this basic certification level qualifies you to word toward any of the advanced Microsoft certifications. There are several branches to choose from once you've obtained MCP, each of them building on competency for Microsoft technology and products.
A widely recognized and sought-after certification from the most popular software company in the business world, MCSE is a valuable credential for systems analysts, network analysts, systems engineers, technical support engineers, and technical consultants.
This third-level certification validates the comprehensive skill set required for roles such as enterprise messaging administrator or database administrator. MCITP builds on technical proficiencies that are conveyed through the various Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications.
The U.S. Department of Defense requires contractors to hold specific certifications in order to receive privileged access to federal networks--and CISSP is one of the acceptable certifications for lucrative federal contracts. Information security professionals will find CISSP valuable to their careers.
This certification is the other acceptable credential for working on federal government contracts. Currently, 53 percent of tech professionals are based in Washington, D.C., with at least once certification--either Security+ or CISSP.
A credential with growing importance in the IT world, ITIL verifies tech pros to administer and manage service deliverability. Having an ITIL certification can allow you to command a six-figure salary and expand your career options to include multiple sectors and industries.
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