Going into 2014, the “year of the Cloud”, arming your employees with the right kind of IT certifications needs to be your highest priority. This article will outline the 5 essential IT certifications your company must have in 2014.
For many companies and individuals, Cisco Systems Certification is a key objective.
As the leading and most flexible Cisco Learning Solutions Partner, we have the capability to offer the full range of Cisco Certified training solutions at locations throughout the UK.
The career certification programme is made out of five certification levels: Entry, Associate, Professional, Expert and Architect. Within these levels you can differentiate seven specialisations: Routing & Switching, Design, Network Security, Service Provider, Storage Networking, Voice and Wireless. This way you can choose a specialisation that suits your role.
Associate level certifications are available in a variety of technology concentrations allowing you to focus on the specific skills required for your job role. Cisco's associate level program is available for Routing and Switching, Security, Wireless, Voice, Video, Data Center, Design and Service Provider. View the latest Cisco certification roadmap here.
Microsoft has reinvented the Microsoft Certification Program by building cloud-related skills validation into the industry's most recognised certification program.
The new Microsoft certification program, reinvented for the cloud, reflects and validates the changing role of IT Professionals as they develop cloud and hybrid computing expertise. Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) is Microsoft’s new flagship certification for IT professionals.
VMware and Global Knowledge offers world-class certification programmes to ensure and validate the technical competencies and expertise needed to install, manage, deploy and support VMware software. You will also be able to illustrate your ability to operate and maintain VMware cloud environments, giving companies the confidence and peace of mind that their IT employees have the skills and experience needed to be successful in the cloud era. VMware’s role-based framework matches VMware certifications to both the roles that companies need to effectively design, operate, and evolve their cloud environment, and to the key technology solution areas that support the evolution to the cloud.
#4 IBM Professional Certifications
IBM Professional Certification is both a journey and a destination. It's a business solution. A way for skilled IT professionals to demonstrate their expertise to the world. It validates your skills and demonstrates your proficiency in the latest IBM technology and solutions.
The certification requirements are tough, but it's not rocket science, either. It's a rigorous process that differentiates you from everyone else.
The mission of the IBM Professional Certification is to:
- Provide a reliable, valid and fair method of assessing skills and knowledge.
- Provide IBM a method of building and validating the skills of individuals and organisations.
- Develop a loyal community of highly skilled certified professionals who recommend, sell, service, support and/or use IBM products and solutions.
A HP ExpertONE Networking Certification will provide you with the right skills to accelerate your business and your career. HP ExpertONE Networking Certifications not only cover products but also architectural skills and application practice (design, troubleshooting and interoperability skills).
HP certifications assess the skill sets necessary to design and implement those networking solutions in a Converged Infrastructure context, from SMB to enterprise and from core to edge.
Global Knowledge is a leading UK training company which partners with the biggest names in technology, to deliver the certifications businesses need to thrive. With training programmes from names such as Microsoft and IBM along with a full complement of Cisco courses, you will find just the right level and type of training to meet your business’ needs.
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