{"id":1697,"date":"2021-03-03T12:07:40","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T12:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/?p=1697"},"modified":"2024-07-26T16:11:31","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T15:11:31","slug":"the-most-popular-it-certifications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/?p=1697","title":{"rendered":"The Most Popular IT Certifications"},"content":{"rendered":"

Embracing\u00a0continuing education<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0key\u00a0to your professional development as a technology expert.\u00a0And beyond what you can learn on your own or through experience, official certifications\u00a0are\u00a0a great way to validate your newly gained expertise in front of the industry.\u00a0But what are the most popular IT certifications amongst employers?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Given how fast\u00a0new\u00a0technical\u00a0roles\u00a0are\u00a0being created and traditional ones are\u00a0branching out. This can be\u00a0a\u00a0quite daunting question to answer.\u00a0In fact, as any seasoned IT specialist will tell you, there is no simple, straight answer to this problem. It all depends on what you need the certification for.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here are some pointers to help you\u00a0navigate the increasingly complex certifications ecosystem.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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General-purpose\u00a0certifications<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n

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Often regarded as\u00a0the first\u00a0step\u00a0towards pursuing a career in technology,\u00a0general-purpose certifications are amongst the most popular IT certifications.\u00a0From networking to repairs or system configuration; they touch on a broad variety of topics\u00a0without getting into much depth in any of them.\u00a0Not surprisingly\u00a0they are\u00a0frequently\u00a0compared to a driving license.\u00a0These certifications,\u00a0such as\u00a0CompTIA\u2019s A+, are an effective way to learn the fundamentals of computing and establish a solid foundation for your career.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

But they can also\u00a0be helpful for more seasoned professionals who want to transition from a functional role to a more technical one.\u00a0The growing need for\u00a0Agile and Scrum methodologies, which tend to encompass a more generalist set of skills. Is another example of how general-purpose diplomas can help advance your career.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Role-specific\u00a0certifications<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n

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However,\u00a0as it happens with most things in our society; the most popular IT certificates tend to favour\u00a0specialisation rather than\u00a0a holistic approach.\u00a0Role-based educational programs have gained so much\u00a0popularity in recent years. That industry giants like\u00a0Microsoft<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0have\u00a0rebuilt\u00a0their entire training\u00a0catalogues\u00a0to accommodate\u00a0the various\u00a0career paths\u00a0within their ecosystem.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Specialised\u00a0certifications are most often divided by level of experience. That makes them a great resource for\u00a0specialists seeking to advance their career from the associate-level to other; more senior positions within\u00a0their speciality.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0most in-demand specialist\u00a0certifications\u00a0<\/h2>\n

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\u2601\ufe0fCloud and security badges<\/h3>\n

Some of\u00a0the fastest-growing\u00a0role-based certifications are those that have to do with\u00a0the\u00a0cloud.\u00a0Digital transformation is accentuating the talent gap for cloud skills, and official certifications\u00a0can help bridge it.\u00a0The most popular certifications within this ecosystem include the\u00a0AWS Certified Solutions Architect\u00a0diploma and\u00a0the Microsoft Azure\u00a0Solutions\u00a0Architect badge.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Virtually the same thing is happening with\u00a0security<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0certifications. The sweet spot\u00a0lies where the two fields meet. Getting\u00a0certified in\u00a0cloud security<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0certainly a winning proposition\u00a0when it comes to employability and salary expectations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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?\ufe0fERP <\/strong><\/a>and CRM training<\/h3>\n

Another area in which role-centric certifications tend to deliver\u00a0a solid return on investment is that of enterprise resource planning (ERP)<\/strong><\/a> and customer relationship management (CRM) software.\u00a0With even more adoption than\u00a0cloud,\u00a0most medium-to-large-sized businesses today employ these systems to coordinate operations across departments and keep track of clients and sales.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Whether it is\u00a0in\u00a0finance\u00a0or\u00a0supply chain management, companies need\u00a0experts who can set up the environment and maintain it.\u00a0Getting\u00a0SAP\u00a0certified<\/strong><\/a>, for example,\u00a0will open the doors for you to thousands of lucrative and exciting career opportunities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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