Best Certifications for IT Professionals – PMP

For people eager to climb the ladder of success there are many certifications and courses available in Information Technology. There are many certifications available in the market place and its difficult to choose the best among them. Given below are a list of some of the best certifications for IT professionals while some are specifically earmarked for those interested in PMP.

Project Management Certifications (CAPM, PMP and PgMP)

Microsoft IT Professional certifications (MCAD, MCDST, MCITP, MCPD, MCSA and MCTS)

Cisco certifications (CCDA, CCDP, CCENT, CCIP, CCNA, CCNP, CCSP and CCVP)

Hardware, Networks & Operating Systems (CIW, CompTIA, LPI, RHCE, RHCT, SCSECA and SCSA).

Programming & Web development (Oracle Database Admin, SCJD, SCJA, SCJP and SCWCD)

IT security Certifications (CISSP, CompTIA Security and MCSA)
IT Management Certifications (CBAP and ITIL).

In an IT related field its a norm for managerial would-be's to possess a certification that would pull them towards their goal faster. Many opine getting a PMP certification would make things roll faster. The PMI or Project Management Institute (PMI) is the leader and the most widely recognized organization in promoting project management best practices.

Founded in 1969 the Institute started offering the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certifications in 1984. Anyone having 4 years or more of work experience are eligible to write the exam. Similarly professionals who have 2 to 4 years of experience are eligible to get the CAPM certification.

Experts view that a PMP certification would help a professional be the most likely candidate for a managerial post over others who dont possess one. Though skills, and hands-on experience do play an important role, a PMP certification adds feathers to the cap. The job market too is leaning towards those possessing a PMP certification with many jobs being advertised requesting for PMP certified professionals only to apply. This indicates that companies are giving more preference to certified PMPs. Invariably, a candidate's resume with PMP credentials is most likely to standout because it tells its future employers that the candidate already possesses the extra qualification and has undergone training to be the most suitable one for steering the course of the company.