Top Role-Based IT Certifications

Jun 26, 2019

The average IT professional has 3 certifications and most IT professionals plan to gain more.

With a fast-changing technology landscape, relevant certifications ensure you are ready to adopt new technologies and integrate new strategies.

Many blogs have reported on the top paying certifications, which is helpful if you are just starting your IT career, or are considering a career change.

Getting more into the specifics, we can also explore certifications based on role. For example, which certifications are best if you are focused on big data? Which are relevant for demonstrating your cloud expertise?

Here are the top certifications for each IT skill set.

IT Foundations

• CompTIA A+
• HDI Desktop Support Technician (HDI-DST)
• CompTIA Network+

Cloud Certifications

• AWS Certifications
• Microsoft Azure Certifications
• Google Cloud Certifications
• CompTIA Cloud+
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Data Certifications

• Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
• MapR Certified Data Analyst 1.9

Security Certifications

• Certified Ethical Hacker
• CISSP
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA CySA+
• CompTIA PenTest+

IT Management Certifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
• ITIL Foundation

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