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15 Top Paying Certifications for 2013

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发表于 2013-1-23 10:21:14 | 显示全部楼层 |阅读模式
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Having earned an IT certification, many individuals think they are  automatically entitled to a huge raise. The truth is that several factors,  including geography, industry, experience, and yes, certifications, combine to  play a major role in determining an individual's salary. However, certain  certifications do have greater impact on the earning potential of an individual.  Here, we take a look at the 15 certifications with the highest earning potential  for 2013.
Note: The rankings below are derived from certifications that received the  minimum number of responses to be statistically relevant in the Global Knowledge  annual salary survey completed in October 2012. Certain certifications pay more,  but are not represented due to their exclusive nature. These include CCIE: Cisco  Certified Internetworking Expert and VCDX: VMware Certified Design Expert, for  example.

1. PMP: Project Management Professional - $105,750

The Project Management Institute's (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)  credential is recognized as the most important certification for project  managers. It is globally acknowledged, in heavy demand, and highly sought after  by corporations and individuals alike. A Project Management Professional  designation demonstrates that you have not only the experience but also the  education to successfully lead and direct projects. The PMP credential is for  experienced project management professionals, as the qualifications and testing  for this certification are rigorous, as are the required continuing education  requirements. All of these factors ensure that the PMP credential is widely  respected. The PMP experience and exam requirements focus on five process  groups: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling, and Closing.

2. CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional - $103,299

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) credential is  primarily intended for security managers and profes¬sionals who develop policies  and procedures in information security. The CISSP certification has become the  gold standard in information security certifications and education. Earning and  maintaining a CISSP certification is required for many government, military, and  civilian security positions. The CISSP was the first credential in the field of  information security, accredited by the ANSI (American National Standards  Institute) to ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Standard  17024:2003.

3. MCSD: Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer - $97,849

The Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer is the new Microsoft developer  certification that replaces the old Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer  certification. The new certification validates a candidate's ability to design  and build application solutions. These solutions may span multiple versions of a  single technology or integrate multiple technologies. Developers are expected to  analyze and design enterprise solutions using different Microsoft languages and  development tools.
Currently, there are three separate certification tracks for those seeking to  earn this certification: MCSD: Windows Store Apps, MCSD: Web Applications, and  MCSD: Application Lifecycle Management. Each MCSD track requires anywhere from  three to six separate exams. Microsoft has introduced a recertification  requirement for the new MCSD. Current certification holders will have to  recertify every two years, ensuring that they remain current on the base  technology that will have changed due to service packs, revisions, and new  product releases. (Those holding MCSE certifications will have to recertify  every three years).

4. MCDBA: Microsoft Certified Database Administrator - $95,950

Access to information is critical in today's fast-paced, global environment.  Corporations are even more dependent on quick and reliable systems to process  and retrieve information. This means they must operate their own database  servers and business intelligence software to access this information in order  to grow and become more successful, and Microsoft Certified Database  Administrators (MCDBA) are the ones who provide this expertise. An MCDBA-certified  individual has proven his or her ability to design, implement, and manage SQL  Server 2000 databases. This certification was retired on September 30, 2012,  though if you achieved it before that date it will still appear on your  transcript as a legacy certification. There are two new MCSE certifications for  SQL 2012: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Data Platform and Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Business Intelligence.

5. CCDA®: Cisco Certified Design Associate - $94,799

The Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) indicates that the certified  individual has a strong foundation and apprentice knowledge of network design  for Cisco converged networks. A CCDA certification is for network design  engineers, technicians, and support engineers, who enable efficient network  environments. The CCDA-certified individual has the skills to design a routed  and switched network infrastructure and services involv¬ing LAN, WAN, and  broadband access for businesses and organizations.

6. MCAD: Microsoft Certified Application Developer - $93,349

The Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) credential provides  industry recognition for professional developers who build powerful applications  using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET and Web services. Responsibilities include  implementing requirements, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining  department-level applications components, Web or desktop clients, or back-end  data services by using Microsoft tools and technologies. The MCAD certification  is appropriate for Programmers, Analysts, Software Engineers, Software  Application Specialists and Application/Software Developers.

7. VCP-DV: VMware Certified Professional Datacenter Virtualization - $92,400

Virtualization, and those who are knowledgeable on virtualization products,  are in heavy demand, especially those professionals with datacenter  virtualization skills. In the highly competitive virtualization market it is  essential to distinguish yourself with a certification that validates your  technical capabilities. VMware is one of the leading vendors of virtualization  products and earning a VMware certification is the first step toward gaining  industry-recognized expertise in virtual infrastructure. Earning the VCP-DV  certification demonstrates that you have not only completed a VMWare-authorized  training course but also have the necessary experience and training to  successfully install, deploy, scale, and manage VMware vSphere environments.

8. CNE: Certified Novell Engineer - $91,350

The Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) shows that those certified individuals  have the expertise and knowledge to solve advanced company-wide support problems  and high-level network problems. They perform planning, installation,  configuration, troubleshooting, and upgrade services for networks. The Certified  Novell Engineer (CNE) has been recognized as one of the IT industry's leading  certifications for advanced networking and troubleshooting professionals.

9. ITIL v3 Foundation - $90,900

The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITILv3) is a foundational  process that provides for quality IT Service Management. The success of ITIL is  through the use of documented and proven processes that cover the entire Service  Lifecycle. The ITIL Expert level is the third of four levels. The ITIL Expert  level certification is aimed at those individuals who are interested in  demonstrating a superior level of knowledge of ITIL Version 3 (v3) in its  entirety. Once you have achieved ITIL Expert level you will also satisfy the  pre-requisite entry criteria for the ITIL Master Level; the highest level of  certification within the ITIL v3 scheme, though the Master level is still under  development.

10. CCA: Citrix Certified Administrator - Citrix XenServer 6 - $90,850

The Citrix CCA is an entry-level certification. Earning this certification  validates the candidate's skills with one of 11 specific Citrix products, the  most popular being XenApp, XenDesktop, and XenServer. The Citrix Certified  Administrator (CCA) for Citrix XenServer 6 certification validates the certified  individual's ability to effectively install, configure, administer,  troubleshoot, and maintain XenServer 6.0 Enterprise edition and Provisioning  Services 6.0 in an enterprise environment.

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11. MCITP: Database Administrator - $90,200
The MCITP certification validates that the IT professional is capable of  deploying, building, designing, optimizing, and operating technologies for a  particular job role. MCITP certifications builds on the technical proficiency  measured in the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications.  In order to earn the MCITP: Database Administrator you must first pass the  Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist certification in SQL Server 2008 (by  passing the 70-432 exam) and then pass the 70-450 exam. The MCITP Database  Administrator demonstrates knowledge of SQL Server instances and database  solutions, database server security solutions, high availability databases,  backup and recovery solutions, monitoring strategies, database management and  maintenance strategies, and data distribution strategies.

12. MCTS: SQL Server 2005 - $90,100

Those who have earned the MCTS: SQL Server 2005 certification are IT  professionals who may pursue careers as database administrators, database  developers, or business intelligence developers. They may also be people who do  not work with Microsoft SQL Server as a part of their primary job functions but  who want to show their breadth of technology experience, such as developers,  systems administrators, and others. This certification validates that the IT  professional can implement and maintain databases by using specific instructions  and specifications.

13. MCT: Microsoft Certified Trainer - $89,949

Those holding the Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCTs) certification are the  premier technical and instructional experts on Microsoft technologies. An MCT  has earned at least one premier certification on a Microsoft product and  maintains that certification. Some of the benefits of earning and maintaining an  MCT include access to the complete library of Official Microsoft Learning  Products; substantial discounts on exams, books, and Microsoft products;  members-only newsgroups and online community resources; and invitations to  exclusive events and programs. MCT's must renew each year by completing an  online application, pay an annual fee, and meet a number of program requirements  to renew your certification for the coming year.

14. CCNP®: Cisco Certified Network Professional - $89,749

There are two tracks available at the Associate and Professional levels -  Designing and Networking. The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)  demonstrates that you have the ability to plan, implement, verify, and  troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks. A CCNP-certified  individual is expected to work collaboratively with other Cisco specialists on  advanced products such as security, voice, wireless, and video solutions.

15. CCA: Citrix Certified Administrator - Citrix XenDesktop 5 - $89,499

The Citrix CCA is an entry-level certification. Earning this certification  validates the candidate's skills with one of 11 specific Citrix products, the  most popular being XenApp, XenDesktop, and XenServer. The CCA for Citrix  XenDesktop 5 certifies the expertise required to install, administer, and  troubleshoot an enterprise environment containing a XenDesktop implementation,  including Provisioning Services, XenServer, XenApp and the Desktop Delivery  Controller

Summary

Earning a certification does not guarantee that you will walk into a higher  paying job. Certification counts, but employers look at several factors,  including experience. There was a time when certification holders were  reasonably assured of landing a job. Today it is more of a qualifier - not  having a certification means you may not even get an interview.


Randy Muller, Global Knowledge Instructor, MCT, MCSE, MCSA, MCDST- January 2013
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