India is one of the fastest growing IT Hubs in the world. With fast changing Information Technology, students who have pursued IT programs or employees who are serving in the IT domain need to constantly upgrade their skills from time to time. In this era of globalization, keeping IT skills updated is essential to stay relevant in the IT industry and earn the right package. Here are top 3 most popular IT Certifications in India:
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Professional (PMP) is one of the top 10 highest paying certifications in the IT Industry. It was introduced by PMI (Project Management Institute). There are more than 600,000 active PMP certified professionals across 104 nations globally. PMP is a highly demanded Information Technology certification in IT and other project-driven domains. PMI’s PMP certification helps to develop competence in leading and directing project teams. This certification is best for project managers who are looking to strengthen their project management skills and maximize their earnings up to 21 lakhs.
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
A Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certification proves your ability to successfully implement, debug and troubleshoot on a particular Microsoft technology – Windows Operating System, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, and Microsoft Visual Studio. The MCTS certification remains valuable as long as firms are using the technology on which it certifies. It is the first step towards professional level IT certification. A MCTS certification can fetch up to 13 lakh salary.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
CISSP stands for Certified Information Systems Security Professional. It is an independent information security certification governed by the ISC (International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium). There are over 90,135 professionals in 143 countries worldwide, who hold the CISSP certification. The CISSP certification is a 6 hour exam covering topics – Access Control Systems, Cryptography and Security Management Practices. Increasing number of complex cyber-attacks in government networks and business houses, has increased the demand for extremely capable IT security personnel. The CISSP covers critical IT security domains – software development security, network security, security architecture, risk management etc. which helps to keep information secure.
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