The CCIE is the most prestigious title that can be held in the computer industry. CCIE stands for Cisco Certified Internet Work Expert and the certificate is truly the Rolls Royce of all IT certifications. The CCIE occupies the number one position on various Top Ten Computer certificate lists.
However, the CCIE is also the most difficult title to acquire. One must pass a grueling examination that is more difficult than the CPA exam or the California State Bar, considered the most difficult of all states.
The State Bar Exam of California has a success rate of 48.2%. In the United States, no other state has such a low success rate. In comparison, the CCIE has a success rate of only 26%. Some candidates attribute some of the difficulty of the exam to the necessary determination and self-motivation.
CCIE holders complain, however, that their achievements do not attract any respect outside the sector. While mothers boast of their sons and daughters lawyers and CPA, there is little talk of the son or daughter with a CCIE. Fortunately, in Silicon Valley, the story is different. A CCIE incumbent can expect an annual salary of approximately $ 115,000 or more.
The second on the list of certifications “in demand” is the CISA, which certifies the auditors. And there is good news for this group. Listeners are in great demand in a declining economy.
Due to phishing, hacking and spam, security has become a major problem in the IT sector.
Security certificates are therefore also in demand. The CCSE is a security certificate on many “Top Ten” lists. This is a high-level security certification for employees who work with checkpoint products and are required to maintain secure VPNs.
Another security certificate generally ranking the Top Ten is the CISSP or Certified Information Security Specialist. A holder of this certificate can expect an excellent salary of about $ 94,000 a year. A few years of experience or education is enough to qualify and one exam is enough.
On the other hand, the PMP or Project Management Professional requires great skill and experience. However, once these conditions are met and the exam is successful, you can expect an annual salary of over $ 100,000.
The holder of a CAPM or a certified project management associate also earns a high salary. However, one can claim this certificate with 1500 hours of team work or twenty-three hours of training in project management. In addition, the candidate must pass a three-hour exam consisting of 150 questions.
The MCSD or Microsoft Certified Solution Developer is another certificate that commands a high salary of $ 70,000 to $ 120,000 a year. However, it is expected that there will be more than developer skills. You must have knowledge in the area of enterprise solutions and Microsoft products, and then be able to apply business analysis skills to recommend the best solution for a given business.
There are many other certificates available that allow people who are qualified to earn high salaries. A quick search on sites such as Monster or Dice will reveal the most requested positions and the proposed salaries.
