IT Certifications worth considering

9 June, 2014 | Della Wyler | IT Certifications
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If you are serious about building a successful career in the IT field, then you should definitely consider earning one or more IT certifications. Depending on the area you are interested in, there are a number of options. Certification let others know that you are knowledgeable and hold IT-Certifications-300x300specific expertise. Below are just some of the more popular and in demand IT certifications that are available.

Training classes ensure that you pass the certification exam, so be sure to look into those as well. Not only do they prepare you to pass the exam , but they also provide some real hand-on experience through course labs, and other exercises.

Networking Certifications

 Information Security Certifications

 Virtualization Certifications

  • VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5 – Data Center Administration (VCAP5-DCA)
  • Citrix
  • RHCVA: Red Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator
  • Oracle Virtualization
  • IBM

 Programming Certifications

  •  MCSD: Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer
  • ZCE: Zend Certified Engineer
  • ACE: Adobe Certified Expert for Developers
  • Oracle (Sun) Certified Java Credentials
  • Google Apps for Business Certification

 System Admin Certifications

  •  Microsoft MCSA & MCSE
  • Linux Professional Institute Certifications
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
  • HP Accredited Systems Engineer & Certified Systems Engineer
  • CompTIA Server+

 Web Certifications for IT Pros

  • Adobe Certified Expert
  • MTA: HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals
  • Zend Certified Engineer PHP 5.3
  • Mark Lassoff’s Bargain Certified Web Developer
  • W3Schools Web Certifications: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and More

 Cloud IT Certifications

 Telecommunications Certifications

  • Cisco CCNA Voice & CCNP Voice
  • CTNS: Certified Telecommunications Network Specialist
  • CIPTS: Certified IP Telecom Network Specialist
  • RCDD: Registered Communications Distribution Designer
  • CCNT: Certified in Convergent Network Technologies

Wireless Networking Certifications

  • CWTS: Certified Wireless Technology Specialist
  • CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator
  • Cisco Wireless Certifications
  • SANS GAWN: GIAC Assessing & Auditing Wireless Networks
  • iNARTE WDCP: Wireless Device Certification Professional

 Computer Hardware Certifications

  • CompTIA A+
  • ACMT: Apple Certified Macintosh Technician
  • CompTIA Server+
  • CWTS: Certified Wireless Technology Specialist
  • BICSI ITS Technician

 Help Desk Certifications

  • HDI Customer Service Representative
  • ACSP: Apple Certified Support Professional
  • iET Service Desk Analyst & Service Desk Manager
  • MCSA: Windows 8
  • Test-Based Help Desk & Tech Support Certs

 Project Management Certifications

  • PMP: Project Management Professional
  • CAPM: Certified Associate in Project Management
  • CompTIA Project+ Certification
  • MPM: Master Project Manager
  • CPM: Certified Project Manager Certification

 Database Certifications

 Linux Certifications

  • CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI
  • Linux Professional Institute Certifications
  • Novell/SUSE CLA, CLP & CLE
  • Red Hat RHCSA, RHCE & RHCA
  • Oracle Linux OCA & OCP

 IT Governance Certifications

  • ITIL Expert Certification
  • ISACA CGEIT Certification
  • ISACA CRISC Certification
  • GRCP Certification
  • BCS IT Governance & InfoSec Foundation