Get Your Technology Certifications! Check Out These Options

By Nancy LaPerla On April 14, 2020 · In Candidate Advice

Updated: October 10, 2023

These days many of us are looking for productive ways to fill down-time. While many are working remotely, some people are actively looking to enhance their careers and prepare for their next opportunity. Therefore, we wanted to share a variety of notable online technology certifications and skills training resources that are available to you. Now is a great time to expand your skills and knowledge base so you can come out of this stronger than you came in. Most importantly, remember, if you’re not moving forward, you’re moving backward.

Project Management, Business Analysis, and QA

The Project Management Institute (PMI) should be your go-to for anything Project Management. In addition, this includes obtaining a myriad of technology certifications. According to PMI, the technology certifications that they offer ensures that you are ready to meet the high demands of projects and employers on any level. Furthermore, gain access  to these highly regarded certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Program Management Professional (PgMP)
• Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
• Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
• Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
• Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)

PMI offers a great certification for Business Analysis, as listed above. Specifically, this certification is designed for business analysts that work with projects or programs. It focuses on training through hands-on projects and testing on business analysis tools, fundamentals, and principles. The International Institute of Business Analysis also offers a wide range of technology certifications and training. All certifications, including Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA), Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA), and Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), and more, prepare and equip BA professionals with maximum expertise and competencies.

If you are a Quality Analyst, we recommend acquiring the Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA) certification. This certification indicates your professional level in the principles and practices of quality assurance in IT. Having the time to do this certification allows you to become well-recognized by businesses and other professionals.

Wherever you are in your career, these technology certifications allow you to achieve further greatness.

Application Development

Application Development covers many bases, especially if you go through the training and obtain certifications. Oracle University offers many training programs that qualify you to explain various solutions and platforms, prepare you to become a Cloud Application Developer, a Mobile Applications Developer, and a Cloud Application Administrator, as well as help you learn new technologies within the cloud. The certifications this website offers give you more skills and knowledge, allows you to gain fluency and understanding of application development, and it sets you apart from other candidates without this certification.

Business Intelligence

The best way to gain more knowledge about Business Intelligence is to become certified. The ICCP offers the Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP) certification. This certification is the most in-demand credential for data professionals. The key areas of this certification include data analysis and design, business analytics, leadership and management, and data integration. Along with the incredible gain in knowledge and skills, those who hold this certification have a higher chance of gaining significant promotions in their careers.

Network, Infrastructure, Database, and Security

Skillsoft.com is an excellent resource for training from the world’s greatest IT experts. For instance, this website includes training courses for Networking and Operating Systems, which upon completion, allows you to demonstrate proficiency in high-demand IT skills. The course collection includes everything from Networking Accreditations, Fundamentals, Management, Security, and more.

Courses on infrastructure, database, and security training are also available, allowing you to grow your career on many different topics. Stay ahead and learn new technology and best practices with these specially designed courses.

ERP and CRM

Are you an expert in ERP and CRM software? Otherwise, check out these excellent training programs. Most importantly, this training program offers classes and many other resources for you to learn more about the software. There is always room for improvement, and this training program allows you to improve your skills and knowledge so you can further your career.

Remember, as we mentioned earlier, if you’re not moving forward, then you are moving backward. During this time, it’s possible some people may have more free time. Therefore, this is a great opportunity to utilize that free time to expand your knowledge and gain training and technology certifications that can get you to where you want to be in your career.

DevOps Engineering

There are plenty of courses one can take to become a certified DevOps Engineer. However, the courses taken will depend on the career path one wishes to take. A DevOps course will not generate a one-size-fits-all certification as each course is specific to a certain skill set. No matter which career path is chosen in the world of DevOps engineering, becoming certified can generate increased pay, more recognition within the DevOps field, and can help someone hone their skills. In more recent years, DevOps has been considered the future of software development. Some of the top certifications for a DevOps Engineer include:

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator
• Certified Kubernates Application Developer
• Docker Certified Associate
• Puppet Certified Professional
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
• Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator
• AWS Cloud and DevOps Certifications
• Azure Cloud and DevOps Certifications
• Google Cloud and DevOps Certifications

And there are plenty more. The key to picking which certification would depend on each person’s individual road map and what aligns most with what he or she wishes to do.

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