Round out your knowledge, skills, and abilities with the right certifications
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or relatively new to the field of information technology, it’s a good idea to plan on acquiring appropriate IT certifications along the way. However, be warned: recruiters and hiring managers will tell you that a certification alone is not going to get you the job. There is absolutely no substitute for deep knowledge, hands-on experience, and practical skills. Nevertheless, getting certified adds value, both for you and also for your employer. In this article, we explore the top ten IT certifications to consider getting in 2020.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- CompTIA Security+
- Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect (GCP)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)