Pick the right certification for you

Microsoft Azure, DASA DevOps Fundamentals coach or ITIL Foundation? Which certification is right for you? 

In this article, Global Knowledge helps you find the right certification for you. At the end of the article, you will be one step closer to making a decision.

What would you like to achieve with the certification?

You have decided: you would like to get certified. The first question you ask yourself is: ‘What would I like to achieve with this certification?’ Global Knowledge has made a list with answers to this question below.

• I would like a higher salary
  A higher salary can be an important motivator for getting a certification. Every year, Global Knowledge researches which certifications are associated with the highest salary. These results are published in the IT Skills and Salary Report (will be published later this year).
  
  The highest paying certification in Europe this year is the Certified Information systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. With a CISSP certification it shows you know how to develop, implement and manage the security program of an organization. The CISSP certification is a highly recommended certification. Read more about the CISSP certification on this page.
• I lack certain skills
  If you lack certain skills, you might have a better idea which certification can help you gain these skills. Find all the certifications Global Knowledge is offering on this page.
  
  Some examples
  If your organization is planning a migration to the cloud of Microsoft (Azure), an Azure certification might be an excellent fit for you. Learn more about Azure and the other role-based certifications Global Knowledge has to offer on this page.
  
  If your organization is working with DevOps and this is new for you, it might be a good idea to get started with the certifications by the DevOps Agile Skills Association (DASA). You can find the DASA certifications Global Knowledge is offering on this page.
• I want to take my career to the next level
  If you are ready for the next step in your career, it might be worth researching which certifications are popular this year. Use this article to do so.

What are you interested in?

Remember when you would stare out the window at school, because the teacher’s words were not interesting to you? You do not want that to happen when you attend certification training. Make sure you choose a certification that peaks your interest – not just one that boosts your salary, career or skillset.

If you get certified in something that interests you, the knowledge will stick and you will be able to keep developing yourself on this specific topic.

For network guru’s, a Cisco certification is a must. Rather do a career switch this year? Try cyber security – jobs in this category are always in demand. Cyber attacks are on the rise, skilled professionals are needed in this area.

Time for research

Once you have answered all of these questions, you are a step closer in figuring out which certification is right for you. This means the time for research has come. Let us be honest: you would not book a hotel without reading the reviews either and you would not buy equipment for your home office without comparing the price and quality of different products. And so – it is also important to prepare the road to your certification.

You can read all about the right certifications for you online, but you can also ask your co workers about the certification you want to achieve. Or reach out to Global Knowledge – we are happy to give you advice. Learn how to reach us on this page.

Think ahead

Never base your decision on just one certification – think about what lays ahead of you. Microsoft and Amazon Web Services have implemented role based tracks – via these tracks one certification is just the start of your journey towards more. This applies to more certifications,

So do not just think about the short term – think ahead. With which certifications can you continue to develop yourself?

Learn more

The IT Skills and Salary Report has been published. In this report you find out what the most popular and the best paid certifications are. Curious? Read about the 5 most popular certifications in 2020 via the button below.