Cisco, Microsoft certifications increase
high-tech salaries,
PMP
credentials also boost salaries and employment opportunities, IT job site finds
For
high-tech workers, it pays to be certified, according to research conducted by
Dice Learning that shows 10 IT certifications stand out for delivering higher
salaries.
"Not
all certifications are created equal in terms of paycheck impact. While nearly
half of all technology professionals have at least one certification, a
minority attributed pay increases to certification," said Evan Lesser,
director of Dice Learning, which offers technical training and information
about certifications and career advancement, in a statement. "When you
combine in-demand skill sets and proven salary impact, specific certifications
become valuable to individual technology professionals."
Dice
Learning used responses from some 17,000 high-tech professionals to determine
which technical skills and IT certifications deliver more compensation and
helped workers command higher salaries. For instance, IT pros certified as a
Project Management Professional could demand more pay on the job and unemployed
workers might find more open positions. According to Dice Learning, there are
currently 1,400 available jobs on Dice.com with PMP certification listed as a
requirement.
"It's
a particularly important job today, when companies are beginning to resurrect
projects they'd shelved during the downturn, but want them completed as
cost-efficiently and quickly as possible," according to a Dice Learning
press release.
Other
certifications helping IT pros increase their compensation are vendor specific.
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Professionals
(MCP) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrators (MCSA) all landed on the
list, showing that high-tech workers who can prove they are adept at Microsoft
systems and associated skills will be in demand. For instance, Dice.com has
1,000 jobs listing a MSCE as a requirement.
"Sought
by systems engineers, technical support engineers, systems analysts, network
analysts and technical consultants, the MCSE is for professionals who spend
their time maintaining the basic platforms on which so much business is
conducted," Dice Learning states.
IT
professionals trained as Cisco Certified Network Associates (CCNA) are also
seeing bigger paychecks, according to this research. Having the "ability
to install, configure, run and troubleshoot medium-sized routed and switched
networks" is paying off for CCNAs, who by getting this IT certification
also prove they can handle security and wireless technologies as well as a
number of network protocols. Dice.com lists more than 650 available job
opportunities requesting CCNA skills.
The
Network + certification also landed on Dice Learning's list, which covers
managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, installing and configuring basic
network infrastructure. Offered by the Computing Technology Industry
Association (CompTIA), the Network + certification is also often included in
programs by vendors such as Microsoft, Cisco, Novell and HP. The A +
certification, also from CompTIA, is often associated with technical support
professionals and shows an IT pro can install networks and conduct preventative
maintenance, as well as secure and troubleshoot networks.
Security
certifications such as Security + from CompTIA and Certified Information
Systems Security Professional (CISSP) also deliver higher pay, according to
Dice Learning, which states "security is a growing concern for businesses
around the world." For CISSP holders, Dice.com currently lists 750 open
positions.
Process
skills could also mean more money, according to this research. ITIL
certifications show IT professionals have studied the best practices and can
apply them to an employer's IT service management efforts.
"The
three-tier ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) certification demonstrates the
expertise of professionals in tech management. Public and private organizations
use the ITIL as a compendium of IT operational best practices," according
to Dice Learning.
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