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Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by Ayodejioak(m): 12:58am On Dec 06, 2018 |
Considering a career in Information Technology (IT)? Well, it all solely depends on some actionable plan. Depending mainly on strengths, many find it seemingly stress-free to decide a track to pursue in the IT field, ranging from Data Analytics, Programming, Networking, Audit, Risk assessment, Blue/Red teaming, database administration, Cloud and Cyber Security. Bringing a professional IT certification to the table, whether as a prospective or as an existing employee, creates a room to stand out in the job market or being open for a salary renegotiation respectively. We have arrived at a comprehensive list of top 10 must-have IT certifications for 2019 in ascending order: #10 CERTIFIED SCRUM MASTER (CSM) A scrum master is the facilitator or coordinator of any team. In recent years, there exists a dire need to have someone who facilitates, moderates, documents and visualizes the team's projects (called iteration or sprints). Scrum Masters make use of the Agile methodology which is dependent on the Scrum framework. In an IT product development, for instance, employees are grouped into smaller subsets called sprints, for the primary intent of reviewing progress and analyzing the next line of action (usually called "show and tell" ) . Meetings are recurring daily and typically last between 30 minutes to 2 hours, with a lot of post-its, markers, and stand-ups. #9 CompTIA Security+ CERTIFICATION (SECURITY+) The CompTIA Security+ is considered the best certification the properly covers the baseline of cybersecurity methodologies including Threats, attacks & vulnerabilities, Identity & access management, technologies & tools, risk management, architecture & design, cryptography & Public key infrastructure (PKI), and Internet of Things (IoT).Most CompTIA Security+ certification exam takes prefer going the Trifecta route, which involves having to initially obtain the A+ exam, which covers more of IT hardware fundamentals and N+ which includes more of the Network portion of Security+ creating a tremendous overlap between both the Network+ and the Security+ certification exam. #8 CCDP - CISCO CERTIFIED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL The CCDP is an advanced Cisco certification for senior roles within the IT networking track including Network design engineers and system engineer analysts. Over the years, Cisco certifications are underrated, resulting to minimal attention drawn to advanced level Cisco certifications and Cisco enthusiasts going for the entry and mid-level Cisco certifications like CCENT, CCNA, CCNA Security, CCNP, CCIE and CCDA which are pre-requisites to the CCDP certification. The CCDP certification tests advanced physical, logical and technical expertise in network design concepts as well as principles required in developing various layers on enterprise architecture for network devices. #7 CEH - CERTIFIED ETHICAL HACKER The CEH is called the 'recruiter's certification' in IT, especially within the cybersecurity track, this is because many hiring managers/recruiters love to see this certification in their prospective employee's resume. The CEH can land you a wide range of jobs from the Security Operations Centre (SOC) analyst or Incident Response analyst to even senior roles like penetration tester and other red teaming (offensive security) jobs.Surprisingly, many will argue that the CEH, which remains one of the most expensive certifications has lost its value of credibility and given similar CompTIA certifications like CYSA+ and CompTIA Pentest+ a competitive hedge in recent years #6 MCSE - MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SOLUTIONS EXPERT The MCSE certification is a Microsoft certification program that specifically for Windows Operating System engineers. It is broad enough to be sub-categorized based on the career path into four main categories: MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure MCSE: Server Infrastructure MCSE: Business Intelligence MCSE: Private Cloud "Is MSCE worth it?" is usually a question its enthusiasts can relate to for the one reason that Microsoft Certifications seem underrated and less threat posing in the recruiter's niche today, or maybe Microsoft is just best at improving the almighty Windows Operating System #5 AWS - AMAZON WEB SERVICE Amazon is indisputably the saving grace in e-commerce websites across America and the rest of the world. In 2015, Amazon introduced AWS which is a cloud-based web hosting service that beats its predecessors; Microsoft's Azure and Google cloud platform hands down.AWS is a fast-rising certification, gaining credibility and popularity with the intent of becoming IT's most sought-after certification today. AWS covers the required coursework for cloud practitioners, Web Developers, IT architecture, Security operations and virtual storage techs with four main sub-divisions: - AWS Certified Foundational - AWS Certified Associate - AWS Certified Professional AWS Certified Specialty #4 OSCP - OFFENSIVE SECURITY CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL Just like its name, the OSCP is the most recognized, top-tiered, respected and valued professional red teaming cybersecurity certification. It entails prior successful completion of the PWK (Penetration with Kali Linux) course as well as the 24-hour hands-on exam testing advanced technical knowledge using the latest ethical hacking tools and techniques and conducting penetration tests.The OSCP certification is neither a beginner nor intermediate certification but for professional pentesters, blue/red team, security professionals, network administrators and threat hunters seeking an industry leading certification. <br />It requires a strong background off networking, substantial usage of Linux OS and comfortability writing/using bash, Perl and Python scripts. #3 CISSP - CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY PROFESSIONAL The CISSP is an independent Information Security IT certification governed by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium or (ISC)², referenced as the "Zenith" of Cybersecurity certifications.The CISSP is an ideal certification for Chief Information Security Officers (CISO), IT Managers, Security Architecture and Engineering, veteran-grade security practitioners and executives who deem it fit to crown their accomplishments with certifications.<br />The requirements can be cumbersome, one of which includes a minimum of five years of direct full-time security work experience in two or more of the (ISC)² information security Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). #2 CGEIT - CERTIFIED IN GOVERNANCE OF ENTERPRISE IT The CGEIT is a highly competitive vendor-neutral certification with the primary aim of testing, validating and certifying IT governance skills, proudly managed by an international professional association known as Information Systems Audit and Control Association or ISACA. The CGEIT aims at testing the abilities of IT professionals in the practice of delivering quality governance. Similar to the CISSP certification, the CGEIT certification also requires proof of at least five years of experience in job domains related to IT governance including Framework for the governance of enterprise, Risk optimization, Strategic management, Resource optimization and Benefits Realization. #1 ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE Bearing in mind that a Security clearance is not a certification, a security clearance in "active" status is usually issued, administered and coordinated by the United States Government. It is a must-have document, before securing all Federal and most state jobs with an exception for individuals who demonstrate an ability to acquire one within a stipulated time (usually 3–6 months post-employment). Most security clearances are issued by the Department of Defense (DoD) and categorized as Confidential, Secret, and Top Secret with the amount and detail of information varies accordingly with the level of clearance requested. Conclusion Information Technology (IT) is a fast thriving career path in the last decade, with the capabilities of improving age-old programs like C, Python, Java and eventually creating a new approach towards data analytics including practices implored in machine learning, AI and IoT thereby opening doors to new inventions within the IT sector in general. The modes of obtaining an IT certification are now seemed straightforward, as opposed to the last decades, where materials, exams were either too expensive, with limited availability, deliberately hardened for segregative purposes or simply optimized for senior positions. Source: http://itblogr.com/top-10-it-certifications-in-2019/ 18 Likes 8 Shares
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Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by dimexy247(m): 6:57am On Dec 06, 2018 |
Ok |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by elisinho(m): 5:28pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
After all this you still need connection ![]() 11 Likes |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by NaijaFutbol: 5:29pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
Hmm |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by gurunlocker: 5:29pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
Great piece! I love IT! 3 Likes |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by Ibcrown(m): 5:30pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
CEH Issa goal. If you know you know. This is the most certificate most yahoo boys acquire. No be moimoi 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by Ridwanna(m): 5:33pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
IT Security Certification and not general IT certification. where do u put full stack, Software engineering, networking, analytics, data science, AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, etc 18 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by paranorman(m): 5:34pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
Make God just bless me so I can pay for these exams.. Can't wait to be certified o 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by AK481(m): 5:36pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
nonsense list 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by Nobody: 5:37pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
The world is going IT wise, let's wait and see if the list is genuine. |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by contigiency(m): 5:39pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
Where can one get training and certification around Enugu. 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by deluckiest(m): 5:39pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
Thanks OP. Quite insightful! |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by somito121(m): 5:39pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
IT skills is a must that one acquires it. |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by AK481(m): 5:40pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
AK481: get a CCIE even if u re not into core networking,you will be highly respected. here is a list of some of the people i have worked with before and bags a CCIE. chuka -CCIE, got a job recently as a security consultant in CISCO ...pay 1.2m ozumba_CCIE a fresh graduate got a job recently in AWS newly opened branch in capetown.paid as an expertrate. all those list listed there are mostly for managers already earning fat just like project management certsbut a fresh graduate with CCIE will negotiate 500k for salary and still get paid. 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by abdeiz(m): 5:40pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
Every year these Certifications changes, it is hard to keep up Anyways sha AWS is my goal now, OP your list is missing DevSecOps Engineering (DSOE)℠ ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by Nobody: 5:40pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
Ibcrown: Nigeria yahoo boys or warri yahoo boys ![]() because to me they are one of the most recognised school drop out, school, books, reading, exams no the their dictionary, so please how do they get such certification? and mind you its not an easy something expecially that cisco high level cert written in dubai ( one can spend 10 years writing and failing that exam) 3 Likes |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by AK481(m): 5:42pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
jade14: thats CCIE The beast! 4 Likes |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by Nobody: 5:45pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
abdeiz: so true, had to switch from I.T field because of that, you just keep reading, keep re certifying and the competition is just way to high, 3 Likes |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by Ibcrown(m): 5:45pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
jade14:well I agree with you but at least I know over 10 guys with CEH certificate and instead of them to use it legibly, they indulge in scam business with. It's a good profession tho and if you know your way, you fit dey rob CBN everyday! IT is life and IT rules 2 Likes |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by ejihand(m): 5:46pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
No mention of Data science/Big data certification? |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by abdeiz(m): 5:50pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
Im not sure about the competition as long you have the certifications, there are jobs out there unfilled. The main challenge is just getting the skills, no be beans o jade14: |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by madridguy(m): 5:51pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
Thanks for sharing @ OP. |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by UrVillagePpl: 5:51pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
Ayodejioak: big ups to u NL.. we need more of this.. thumbs up 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by naijacartoon: 5:53pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
take advantage not by reading only 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by Ciscogod(m): 6:00pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
nothing still beat CCIE certification in the industry 2 Likes |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by Greenstar1(m): 6:11pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
AK481: 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by larion: 6:13pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
Where is Azure, and why is AWS not position 1 or 2....and you are calling this 2019, Wake up and smell the coffee.... |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by Nobody: 6:15pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
gurunlocker:pun intended? |
Re: Top 10 IT Certifications In 2019 by Ayodejioak(m): 6:29pm On Dec 06, 2018 |
I appreciate the mods and those who took their time to show love and support, considering the fact that this write-up is officially my first and the R& D took only 3 hours. For those of you sounding like I told you my name is assistant God, forgetting i'm just another mere imperfect mortal like you, "Well done sir!" ![]() 2 Likes |
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