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Foote Partners just released the November
update to their quarterly 2013 IT Skills Demand and Pay Trends Report in
which they analyze pay and demand for 641 certified and non-certified IT skills
that are tracked and reported in the firm's IT Skills and Certifications Pay
Index. David Foote, co-founder and chief analyst of Foote Partners, indicates
that 2,522 US and Canadian employers and 154,000 IT professionals were surveyed
for this research.
There are some surprising changes to the
market over the last two quarters. The certified skills that seem to be
flourishing the most fall into the architecture, engineer, security and database
categories.
#1
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
Premium pay for this ISACA certification has
risen 9.1 percent in the last three- and six-month periods. In general, IT
certifications from ISACA tend to center on IT governance. Originally offered
in 2010, this certification focuses specifically on risk management. "The
CRISC is awarded to those experienced in business and technology risk
management, and the design, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of IS
control," according to CRISC.
Vendor: ISACA
Prerequisites:
A minimum of three years of cumulative work
experience executing the tasks of a CRISC pro across at least three CRISC
domains.
Take and pass the CRISC exam
Adhere to the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics
Meet the terms of CRISC Continuing Education...
#2
CWNP Certified Wireless Security Professional
Wireless security is hot, according to Foote,
who goes on to say, "CWNP is a really small company and for them to be on
this list is a headline." This wireless security certification has been
riding high. Premium pay is up 35 percent over the last 12 months, 28 percent
in the last six months and 20 percent in the last three months, making it a
marketable bullet point on your resume.
This advanced certification teaches
individuals how to securely set up and run enterprise wireless LAN.
Vendor: CWNP
Prerequisite:
To earn the CWSP certification, you must pass
two exams
#3CWNP/Certified
Wireless Network Expert
This is the highest level of certification
offered by CWNP. Recipients should have a mastery of skills relating to the
installation, configuration, troubleshooting of enterprise Wi-Fi networks.
Vendor: CWNP
Prerequisite:
Valid and current CWSP, CWAP and CWDP
certifications (requires CWNA).
Three years of documented enterprise Wi-Fi
implementation experience.
Three professional endorsements.
Two other current, valid professional
networking certifications.
Documentation of three enterprise Wi-Fi (500
word essays.)
Re-certification every three years.
#4GIAC
Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA)
This intermediate forensics certification is
targeting individuals in the information security, incident response and
computer forensics field who focus on only Windows and Linux operating systems.
Value/demand for this role has climbed an impressive 16.7 percent in the last
12 months.
Vendor: GIAC
Prerequisite:
One proctored exam
115 questions
Time limit of three hours
Minimum Passing Score of 69 percent
*No Specific training is required for any GIAC
certification.
#5GIAC
Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
Individuals who receive this certification
should be familiar with intrusion detection systems, analysis of network
traffic and log files.
Vendor: GIAC
Prerequisite:
*No Specific training is required for any GIAC certification.
*No Specific training is required for any GIAC certification.
One proctored exam
150 questions
Time limit of four hours
Minimum Passing Score of 67 percent
*No Specific training is required for any GIAC
certification.
Each of these HP certifications has seen gains
of at least 9 percent over the last two quarters and Foote Partners is
predicting that this trend will continue for at least the next three-six
months. There are a number of different certifications offered.
Vendor: HP
Certification:
HP/Accredited Solutions Expert (ASE - all)
HP/Master Accredited Solutions Expert (MASE - all)
HP/Master Accredited Systems Engineer (Master ASE)
HP/Accredited Solutions Expert (ASE - all)
HP/Master Accredited Solutions Expert (MASE - all)
HP/Master Accredited Systems Engineer (Master ASE)
Demand/pay premium has risen 8.3 percent in
the last 12 months, 30 percent in the last six months and 18.2 percent in the
last three months.
Vendor: ISC2
Microsoft announced in late August that this
certification and others would be retired as of December 31
with no clear replacements, angering many people who are current or
on the path to Microsoft's highest level IT certifications. We reached out to
Microsoft and was told that the program was too costly and time consuming for
both MCSM candidates and Microsoft. They are now investigating future ways to
make this program more scalable.
With that said, premium pay for this cert rose
more than 10 percent in the last quarter and will likely continue to do so,
according to Foote Partners.
Vendor: Microsoft
#9 Microsoft
Certified Solutions Master (all)
This is another elite Microsoft certification
that is being retired December 31st with no clear successor. However, employers
are still willing to pay extra for these certifications. Individuals with this
certification, according to Microsoft, have the deepest level of product
expertise.
Here is Microsoft official
statement on why the certifications are being retired: "The IT
industry is changing rapidly and we will continue to evaluate the certification
and training needs of the industry to determine what the right certification is
for the pinnacle of our program."
Vendor: Microsoft
Certification: Microsoft
Certified Solutions Master (all)
#10 Open
Group Certified Architect (Open CA)
Currently, this vendor-neutral certification
is focused squarely on IT architecture, but according to the Open Group
website, the plan is to incorporate more business and enterprise architecture
into the programs. Employers have paid a premium of 16.7 percent over the last
12 months to individuals with this certification under their belt.
Vendor: Open Group
Certification: Open Group Certified
Architect (Open CA)
Prerequisite:
The program is based upon four key documents:
The program is based upon four key documents:
The Certification Policy, which sets out the
policies and processes by which an individual may achieve certification.
The Conformance Requirements, in which the
skills and experience that a Certified Architect must possess are documented
The Accreditation Requirements
#11 Open
Group Master Architect
Another vendor-neutral certification from the
Open Group, this is the 2nd level of architect certification it offers.
Business and enterprise architect certifications are in development but
currently the focus is on IT architecture.
Premium pay for this architect certification
is up 14.3 percent in the last 12 months and is forecasted to grow in the next
three-six months.
Vendor: Open Group
Certification: Open Group
Master Architect
Prerequisite:
Candidates must meet experience and skills requirements, Certification Policy, either from the Open Group or an ACP.
Candidates must meet experience and skills requirements, Certification Policy, either from the Open Group or an ACP.
The Open Group Certified Architect (Open CA)
program requires candidates to submit a comprehensive certification package
detailing their skills and experience gained on working on architecture related
projects, followed by a rigorous peer review process.
#12 Oracle
Certified Expert MySQL 5.1 Cluster Database Administrator
This certification was formerly known as MySQL
Cluster Database Administrator (SCMCDBA). IT pros with his certification are
experts at administrating designing, deploying, configuring and maintaining
databases that utilize MySQL cluster technology and they are in demand in the
enterprise according to Foote Partners 2013 IT Skills Demand and Pay Trends
Report. Premium pay for this certification is up a 37.5 percent over the last
12 months.
Vendor: Oracle
Prerequisite:
You must have one of the certifications below first:
You must have one of the certifications below first:
Oracle Certified Professional, MySQL 5
Database Administrator
OR
Sun Certified MySQL Database Administrator
(SCMDBA)
Then you need to pass the exam
#13 Oracle
Certified Professional MySQL 5 Database Administrator
IT pros awarded this IT certification have
mastered all Oracle server related issues. Premium pay/demand for this
certification is up 12.5 percent over the last six months.
Vendor: Oracle
Certification: Oracle
Certified Professional MySQL 5 Database Administrator
Prerequisite:
You must pass these two exams to get certified:
1Z0-873 MySQL 5 Database Administrator Certified Professional Exam, Part I
1Z0-874 MySQL 5 Database Administrator Certified Professional Exam, Part II
You must pass these two exams to get certified:
1Z0-873 MySQL 5 Database Administrator Certified Professional Exam, Part I
1Z0-874 MySQL 5 Database Administrator Certified Professional Exam, Part II
#14 Oracle
Database Administrator Certified Master
Oracle's master level certification has risen
8.3 percent in value/demand over the last 12 months. Database certifications
are another area that, according to Foote, is a headline. These certifications
have been declining for years but recently the pay premium for them has risen.
"What's driving this is not the relational database stuff but the
non-relational database stuff. It's the NoSQL stuff. We're seeing a lot of
spending in data analytics, but we don't see companies getting a lot out of
it," says Foote.
Vendor: Oracle
Certification: Oracle
Database Administrator Certified Master
#15 PMI
Risk Management Professional
The PMI-RMP certification ensures that the
holders are capable risk management professionals schooled in international
best practices for managing project and operational risks. Premium pay for this
certification has risen 9.1 percent over the last year.
Vendor: PMI
Certification: PMI Risk
Management Professional
Prerequisite:
A secondary degree (high school diploma,
associate's degree or the global equivalent), with at least 4,500 hours of
project risk management experience and 40 hours of project risk management
education.
or
A four-year degree (bachelor's degree or the
global equivalent), with at least 3,000 hours of project risk management
experience and 30 hours of project risk management education.
#16 Program
Management Professional (PgMP)
The vendor-neutral program management
professional certification from PMI is a way to demonstrate your ability to
oversee several projects and programs. Premium pay is up 7.7 percent in the
last 12 months and is expected to continue upward, according to Foote Partners
research.
Vendor: PMI
Certification: Program
Management Professional (PgMP)
Prerequisite:
A secondary degree (high school diploma,
associate's degree, or the global equivalent), with at least four years (6,000
hours) of project management experience and seven years (10,500 hours) of
program management experience.
or
A four-year degree (bachelor's degree or the
global equivalent), with at least four years (6,000 hours) of project
management experience and four years (6,000 hours) of program management
experience.
#17 Red
Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
The RHCA is Red Hat's highest level of
certification and recipients must hold the RHCE as a prerequisite. From
deployment to systems management in larger enterprise environments this is the
top tier. This certification has grown 25 percent in the last three months and
is expected to trend upward in the next 3 to 6 months according to Foote
Partners.
Vendor: RedHat
Certification: Red Hat
Certified Architect (RHCA)
Prerequisite:
RHCE certification must be current in order to
be eligible.
Earn the following Red Hat Certificates of
Expertise:
Deployment and Systems Management
Directory Services and Authentication or Red
Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator
Clustering and Storage Management
Security: Network Services or Red Hat
Certificate of Expertise in Server Hardening
Performance Tuning
#18 Teradata:
Certified Enterprise Architect
Premium Pay for this architect certification
is up 11.1 percent over the last 12 months. It's made gains in the last three
quarters and is expected to continue to grow. IT pros with this advanced
certification will have an advanced knowledge of Teradata fundamentals such as
SQL, design and implementation. It's associated with data warehousing and big
data.
Vendor: Teradata
Certification: 12 Certified Enterprise
Architect
Prerequisite:
Candidate must currently hold one of the
certifications below.
Teradata 12 Certified Technical Specialist
Teradata 12 Certified Database Administrator
Teradata Certified Solutions Developer
Teradata 12 Certified Enterprise Architect
Teradata 12 Certified Technical Specialist
Teradata 12 Certified Database Administrator
Teradata Certified Solutions Developer
Teradata 12 Certified Enterprise Architect
Candidate must be in good standing with the
TCPP program and not have violated security policies and procedures on the
previous certification track.
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