| It is that time again. To sort through all the certifications | | | | also $500, so you might want to study for this one. |
| out there and try to pick the ones to have for 2008. | | | | - Comptia A+ |
| The list looks a little different then years prior in that | | | | I figured everyone had this already, but I guess not. |
| Microsoft is not dominating the list. We tried ourbest | | | | This is the first certification almost everyone gets |
| with this list based on job growth, sales of certification | | | | when firststarting in the I.T field. It is by far the most |
| training material and a little guess work. Readthrough it | | | | popular entry level certification. |
| and tell us what you think. If you are starting your I.T. | | | | - Comptia Network + |
| career or looking to enhance it, any of these | | | | Coming in right behind A+. This is usually the 2nd |
| certificationswould be a great asset to have. Visit for | | | | certification that most I.T. Professionals aquire. Which is |
| all your Audio Certification Training | | | | greatbecause Network systems and data |
| - MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) | | | | communications analysts is ranked Number 2 on the |
| Like I even had to list this one. This will probably always | | | | Most in demand jobs list |
| be number 1 for the next 1,000 years. There are over | | | | - MCTS SQL Server 2005 (The Microsoft Certified |
| 2 million people with this certification | | | | Technology Specialist) |
| - CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) | | | | SQL Server 2005 is going to be hot next year. Alot of |
| This one comes in 2nd as most network administrator | | | | companies are switching to SQL Server 2005 |
| jobs right now are IP related and they are in more | | | | andthese guys are going to be in big demand. |
| demand at higherprofessional level as compared to | | | | Companies of all sizes need these professionals to |
| Microsoft Certifications | | | | manageeverything from planning a new database to |
| - MCPD (Microsoft Certified Profesional Developer) | | | | managing and supporting existing databases. |
| This has been a rocket since last year. Demand for | | | | - RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) |
| these developers are up over 80% compared to last | | | | About 25% of enterprises will be running mission-critical |
| year, and does not seem to beslowing down any time | | | | business applications on the Linux open source |
| soon.There are only a little over 3000 currently with the | | | | operatingsystem by 2009, according to a survey by |
| certification. If you are looking fora certification track, I | | | | Saugatuck Technology and BusinessWeek Research |
| would give this one alot of consideration. | | | | Services. |
| - SCJP (SUN Certified Java Programmer) | | | | By the end of 2007 the figure will be 18%. RHCE is |
| Today, a Java credential is one of the most valuable | | | | called the "crown jewel of Linux |
| credentials that a programmer or developer can have. | | | | certifications" |
| About 70% of business entities' development projects | | | | - Comptia Security+ |
| are done through J2EE. | | | | Growth in Security+, which covers topics like |
| - CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security | | | | communication security, infrastructure |
| Professional) | | | | security,cryptography, access control and |
| One of the elite certifications.With CISSP's earning | | | | authentication, shows no signs of slowing down. |
| $94,070 a year on average, it is easy to see why | | | | Comptia's |
| thisone is on the list. The exam lasts up to six | | | | Security+ Credential is must have in todays world. |
| hours,and includes 250 multiple choice questions. It is | | | | |