15 TOP-PAYING IT CERTIFICATIONS OF 2022

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A Skillsoft seguindo as pesquisas da Global Knowledge, realizou uma pesquisa de quais certificações pagam melhor no mercado  Americano e seguindo 

Algumas observações:

- Lista dominada por certificações de Cloud, em seguida certificações de Security/Cybersecurity entre as que mais pagam no mercado;

-Galera, essa pesquisa é realizada com diversos profissionais de T.I e muitas vezes o profissional tem uma ou mais certificações da lista.

- Obviamente algumas certificações não aparecem na lista devido à sua raridade no mercado (CCIE, CCDE, RHCE etc.);

- O mercado brasileiro é muito diferente do mercado global;

- A lista serve como uma base do que será tendência nos próximos anos, pois o mercado nacional demora um pouco, mas segue as tendências do mercado americano/europeu.

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#1 AWS CERTIFIED SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT – PROFESSIONAL

$168,080.36

Throughout the history of our annual research, the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (not Professional) has ranked on this list several times, with a few appearances at the very top.

This year, the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (not Associate) is the highest paying IT certification in 2022, according to the 2,500+ survey respondents.

Solutions architects are among the most in-demand job roles right now. We wrote more about in-demand jobs here. These professionals design, deploy and support often complex cloud infrastructure, and given the need for professionals with these skills, it’s not surprising to see a certification like this landing toward the top of our list.

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional validates an individual’s ability in this area. AWS recommends two or more years of hands-on experience and familiarity with a scripting language, Windows, Linux, and many AWS services. Earning this certification requires professionals pass the current exam (SAP-C01). Changes to the exam are coming in November 2022 to align with the AWS Well-Architected Framework more closely. The exam costs $300 USD.

#2 CISM - CERTIFIED INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGER

$162,347.07

ISACA’s Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification has made appearances on this list several times, holding the number two rank in 2015. In the years that followed, it’s kept a presence on the top-paying list at varying positions.

Last year, CISM ranked number six but climbed to the second position given the nearly 9% hike in salary reported by these professionals.

CISM sustains its presence this year for good reason. Cybersecurity continues to remain a top priority for organizations who must protect sensitive data from ceaseless threat actors. This certification signals to organizations and industry peers that a professional can lead security teams and efforts effectively.

CISM validates the ability to manage, design and assess an enterprise’s information security. It proves expertise in these domains: information security governance, information security risk management, information security program, and incident management.

To earn this certification, professionals must first have five years of professional work experience in the required domains before they can sit the exam, which costs $575 USD for ISACA members and $760 USD for non-members.

#3 GOOGLE CLOUD - PROFESSIONAL CLOUD ARCHITECT

$161,371.46

Ranking among the top again this year is the Google Cloud - Professional Cloud Architect, a credential that validates a professional’s ability to design cloud architecture with compliance and security in mind.

This credential also validates the ability to manage implementation, provision infrastructure, improve processes and more. However, to earn this certification, it’s recommended professionals have at least three years of experience before sitting the exam, with at least one designing and managing solutions in Google Cloud.

There is a $200 exam fee, and professionals have two hours to complete the exam. The certification lasts for two years before professionals must recertify.

#4 CISSP - CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY PROFESSIONAL

$158,190.79

Earning the CISSP certification has been compared to earning a master’s degree in IT security, as it proves professionals have what it takes to effectively design, implement, and manage a cybersecurity program.

This certification ranks slightly higher this year — it was number five last year — with a nearly 5% gain in salary.

The CISSP exam is based around eight domains in information security:

Security and Risk Management

Asset Security

Security Architecture and Engineering

Communication and Network Security

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Security Assessment and Testing

Security Operations

Software Development Security

To achieve this certification, candidates also need at least five years of paid, relevant work experience in two or more of the CISSP domains.

If you lack the necessary experience, you can still take the certification exam and become an Associate of (ISC)2 if you pass. Then, you’ll have up to six years to obtain the required experience to earn your CISSP. The exam is $749 USD (up from $699 last year).

#5 AWS CERTIFIED SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT – ASSOCIATE

$155,019.97

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate serves as a prerequisite for the professional-level certification currently in the number one position of this list.

This certification serves as a credible validation of cloud architects with hands-on professional experience designing fault-tolerant, cost-efficient systems on AWS.

Those who hope to sit this exam should have strong familiarity with the AWS Well-Architected Framework, and it helps to know the basics of programming, though AWS says deep coding experience isn’t required.

To achieve this certification, candidates must pass the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03) exam. As mentioned, AWS recommends a year of hands-on experience designing systems on its platform before taking this exam.

The exam costs $150 USD. Professionals have 130 minutes to complete the 65-question exam.

#6 AWS CERTIFIED SECURITY – SPECIALTY

$149,740.74

The AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification validates the ability to secure data in the AWS cloud and successfully navigate complex security challenges.

AWS recommends professionals who want to pursue this certification have at least five years of experience in an IT security role, with two years of working knowledge securing AWS workloads. What’s more, those professionals should have strong familiarity with AWS security services, logging and monitoring strategies, cloud security threat models, security operations and risks, and more.

To earn the certification, professionals must pass the exam. The SCS-C01 exam costs $300 USD. It’s 65 questions and professionals have 170 minutes to complete it.

#7 PMP: PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

$148,290.32

Projects live and die by how they’re managed, which is why skilled project managers are critical to any organization. They help define, organize, and manage projects from start to finish.

The Project Management Institute (PMI®) Project Management Professional (PMP) is one of the most highly regarded certifications of its kind, and it continues to show up on this list year after year.

It provides employers and customers with a level of assurance that a project manager has both experience and knowledge.

To earn the PMP, candidates must meet the Institute’s requirements. Candidates must have a four-year degree, three years of experience leading projects, and 35 hours of project management education or a CAPM® Certification. Or, candidates must have a high school diploma, five years of experience, and 35 hours of project management education/training or hold the CAPM® Certification.

#8 NUTANIX CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL – MULTICLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE (NCP-MCI)

$147,169.68

The Nutanix Certified Professional – Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) certification is designed to recognize a professional’s skills and abilities to deploy, administer, and troubleshoot Nutanix AOS 5.20 in the Enterprise Cloud.

Earning this certification validates a professional’s ability to deploy and administer Nutanix AOS 5.20 nodes, blocks, and clusters. It also proves one can use Prism Element to manage AHV hosts and virtual machines, according to Nutanix.

Before sitting the exam, professionals should familiarize themselves with 12 knowledge objectives laid out by Nutanix:

Understanding Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Concepts

Manage a Nutanix Cluster

Secure a Nutanix Cluster

Configure and Manage Networking

Create and Manage Virtual Machines

Monitor Cluster Health and Alerts

Understand the Nutanix Distributed Storage Fabric

Describe Acropolis Storage Services

Understand Data Resiliency

Implement Data Protection

Understand Prism Central

Conduct Lifecycle Operations

To earn this certification, candidates must pass the exam. It costs $199 USD, spanning 75 questions. Professionals have 120 minutes to complete the exam.

#9 MICROSOFT CERTIFIED: AZURE SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT EXPERT

$142,975.98

Professionals who plan to pursue this certification should have advanced experience designing cloud and hybrid solutions running on Microsoft Azure.

These architects work collaboratively with others across the business — from stakeholders to developers and beyond — to overcome the complex challenges that stand in the way of secure, scalable, and reliable Azure solutions. Microsoft recommends these professionals have experience in Azure administration and development, DevOps, networking, virtualization, security, governance and more.

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification replaces its prerequisite on this year’s list as the nineth highest paying IT certification. Last year, the associate-level certification reportedly earned architects $121,420, ranking twelfth on the 2021 list.

To earn this certification, professionals must achieve a prerequisite certification — like the associate level mentioned earlier — and pass the AZ-305 exam, which costs $165 USD.

#10 GOOGLE CLOUD - CLOUD DIGITAL LEADER

$142,707.86

The Cloud Digital Leader (CDL) certification was released in 2021 as a foundational-level certification that validates a professional’s knowledge of the Google Cloud Platform, its services, and capabilities in supporting an organization’s cloud initiatives. It may also benefit those in a business-facing role, who work collaboratively with technical professionals, or those who work with multiple cloud providers and must understand the services of each.

To earn this certification, professionals must familiarize themselves with these areas:

Digital transformation with Google Cloud

Infrastructure and application modernization

Innovating with data and Google Cloud

Google Cloud security and operations

The exam costs $99 and gives professionals 90 minutes to complete the questions. There are no prerequisites for this exam.

#11 CISA - CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITOR

$142,336.58

CISA-certified professionals can serve as the conduit between technical, legal and compliance teams and ensure organizations protect privacy and manage risk in an efficient, cost-effective way.

This certification has been around since 1978, making it one of the oldest, and most respected, credentials on this list. For many years, it’s retained a presence on our list but in 2022 it comes with an average salary that’s reportedly 5%+ higher than in 2021.

ISACA’s CISA certification validates audit, risk and cybersecurity skills pertaining to these domains:

Information Systems Auditing Process

Governance and Management of IT

Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation

Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience

Protection of Information Assets

Earning this certification means you meet the minimum requirements and pass the exam. Like the CISM featured in the number two rank, professionals who pursue this exam must have at least five years of professional auditing experience. The exam costs $575 USD for ISACA members and $760 USD for non-members.

#12 AWS CERTIFIED BIG DATA – SPECIALTY

$138,403.51

The AWS Certified Big Data – Specialty certification is for those with at least two years of experience working with AWS and Big Data.

Earning this certification proves a data architect’s ability to:

Implement core AWS Big Data services according to best practices

Design and maintain Big Data

Automate data analysis

AWS recommends professionals who pursue this certification earn the Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or another associate-level certification as a prerequisite. It’s also recommended to have at least five years of experience in the data analytics field. The exam costs $300 USD.

#13 VMWARE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL – DATA CENTER VIRTUALIZATION (VCP-DCV)

$138,349.17

The VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) certification validates the skills to implement, manage and troubleshoot a vSphere infrastructure. Those with this certification can help organizations build a flexible, secure environment that improves their use of cloud computing.

This certification continues to rank highly, given VMware’s ability to help organizations transition to digital environments, improve experiences, and streamline operations and workflows.

To earn this certification, VMware requires candidates to attend at least one course offered by an authorized training provider, specifically:

VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V7]

VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7]

VMware will accept other courses as well, but it’s best to check which qualify before registering for the exam. In addition to attending a class, candidates should have at least six months of experience working with the latest version of vSphere, VMware’s server virtualization software.

To earn this certification, you must pass the exam: Professional VMware vSphere 7.x (2V0-21.20). You’re given 130 minutes to complete a 70-question exam that costs $250 USD.

#14 AWS CERTIFIED CLOUD PRACTITIONER

$135,612.16

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is the starting point for those who plan on pursuing a role as a cloud or solutions architect. This foundational certification validates a professional’s knowledge of the AWS Cloud, its services, and more.

After earning this certification, professionals open many doors to associate, professional and specialty-level certifications. For example, someone starting out may pursue this certification, but then go onto earn two others featured higher on this list: the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate and Professional. See what an AWS certification progression can look like here.

AWS recommends professionals have at least six months of experience with the platform before sitting the CLF-C01 exam, which costs $100 USD. Professionals have 90 minutes to complete the exam.

#15 CCNP ENTERPRISE

$133,568.33

The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise is an advanced certification that requires deep knowledge and understanding of the Cisco technology used in today’s complex networks.

This certification is designed for network engineers and administrators who collaborate with specialists on advanced security, voice, wireless and video solutions.

To earn a CCNP Enterprise certification, candidates must pass two exams — a core exam and a concentration exam of your choice, which Cisco says allows you to personalize your focus as a networking professional.

The core exam covers enterprise infrastructure including dual-stack (IPv4 and IPv6) architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation. Concentration exams test professionals on topics like network design, SD-WAN, and more.

While Cisco does not have formal requirements for those who wish to pursue this certification, it does say that most have three to five years of hands-on professional experience.

Professional-level exams — including those for CCNP certifications — cost $400 USD for the core exam and another $300 USD for the concentration exam.

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