Career Management
The top five in-demand IT certifications for
2013
Takeaway: Here’s a look at what the experts say
will be the most in-demand tech certifications for 2013.
The folks at opensesame offer their take on what IT
certs will be most in demand in 2013.
Now is a great time to set ambitious
career goals for yourself in the new year and achieving a professional
certification is an excellent means to improve your skill set, get more
responsibility on the job and earn more money. The biggest challenge you face
today is figuring out which technical certifications will be in demand in 2013.
But don’t worry - we’ve done the hard work, and researched which certification
you should pursue to achieve new career heights in the new year.
Here’s the top five in-demand IT
certifications for 2013, selected based on expert opinion, research, and Google
trends.
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Salary Range: $52,000 to $115,000
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Average Salary: $59,000
Microsoft unveiled the latest crop of
new certifications in 2012, driving a large spike in popularity. Earning a 2012
MCSA certification in 2013 will give you a foundation in basic information
technology know-how and prepare you for higher Microsoft certifications. We
recommend starting with one of these popular certifications:
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Salary Range: $52,000 to $102,000
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Average Salary: $61,000
If you’ve stepped in an IT department
over the last year, you know “cloud” is the buzzword on the tip of everyone’s
tongue. This Microsoft expert certification has been reinvented for the cloud -
after only 8 months, the Private Cloud certification is already as popular as
the rival CompTIA and CCP cloud certifications. The popularity of cloud
computing has increased demand for IT professionals who can build private cloud
computing solutions using common technology platforms. Microsoft is also
discontinuing the popular MCITP program in 2014 and directing individuals to
become MCSE’s. This makes 2013 the perfect year to obtain the MCSE
certification and get jump start on those who convert in 2014.
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Salary Range: $65,000 to $93,000
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Average Salary: $86,000
Project management is a classic,
foundational skill that evolves with new technologies and will never become
outdated. A strong understanding of project management enables IT professionals
to plan, budget, manage time, and reduce costs. With many companies reducing
staff and seeking more efficient operations, project management skills will
make IT professionals more effective and add another dimension to their
resumes.
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Salary Range: $59,000 to $80,000
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Average Salary: $69,000
Virtualization, or the creation of
virtual computing platforms, is used to improve scalability and reduce
infrastructure costs in hardware-intensive computing environments. The
virtualization industry is young and full of potential, and VMware is the
industry leader in both virtualization software and virtual certifications.
They are reaching the height of their popularity and their certifications are
more valuable than ever.
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Salary Range: $65,000 to $111,000
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Average Salary :
$80,000
Organizations must protect their
systems, data, and networks, and information security architects are in high
demand. With the shift towards storing data in cloud systems, security experts
have a vital role to play in ensuring these systems remain as secure as servers
maintained in-house. Among the variety of security certifications available,
the CISSP certification is highly respected, extremely popular and generally
receives the highest average salary. Here is a chart comparing the CISSP to its
competitors based on popularity:
Other hot certifications for 2013?
Please feel free to comment about
certifications that could make this list or link other IT blogs.
Courtesy
: TechRepublic
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