Cloud technology
Certification in cloud computing is in demand these days, with organizations increasingly migrating workloads to the cloud Many cloud providers offer cloud certifications, including AWS, Google, and Microsoft. Cloud technology involves deploying clusters of remote servers and software systems that allow centralized data storage and online access to computer services or resources. Average salary ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 annually.
Amazon Web Services certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
This certification is designed for IT professionals with experience in designing distributed applications and systems on the Amazon Web Servicesplatform.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
Ideal candidates for this certification are professionals with advanced technical skills and experience in designing distributed applications and systems on the AWS platform.
AWS Certified Developer - Associate
The certification is intended for those with technical skills and knowledge in developing and maintaining applications on AWS.
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
Recognizes professionals with technical expertise in deployment, management, and operations on the AWS platform.
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
Designed for those with expertise in provisioning, operating, and managing distributed application systems on AWS.
IBM cloud certifications
IBM Certified Solution Advisor - Cloud Computing Architecture V4
This certification is for IT pros who want to be recognized for their skills and experience in cloud computing. It aims to impart knowledge about cloud computing concepts and benefits, cloud computing design principles, IBM cloud computing architecture and IBM cloud computing solutions.
IBM Certified Solution Architect - Cloud Computing Infrastructure V1
This credential recognizes those with proven knowledge in the design, planning, architecture and management principles of an IBM cloud computing infrastructure.
Microsoft cloud certifications
Microsoft Certified Solution Expert: Private Cloud
This certification is for those who have interest towards Microsoft-led technologies and want to improve and prove their knowledge and skills. The certification provides the skills to build a private cloud solution with the help of Windows Server and System Center.
Microsoft Specialist Certification in Microsoft Azure
For IT pros such as developers who have prior experience working with Azure, Microsoft offers three specialist certifications to expand their skills with an eye toward future business requirements.
Salesforce certifications
Administrators
This certification is for those with experience being a Salesforce administrator.
Implementation Experts
For those who have experience applying Sales Cloud solutions in a customer-facing role.
Pardot Consultant
Designed for IT pros who have experience in applying Pardot marketing automation technology with in-depth knowledge of users and prospects, automation and segmentation tools, and building emails, forms and landing pages in a customer-facing role.
Developers
Intended for those who have cloud development experience and want to showcase their knowledge, skills and abilities in creating bespoke application and analytic solutions using the Force.com platform.
Technical Architect
For candidates who have experience measuring customer architecture and designing secure, high-performance technical solutions on the Force.com platform.
Google Cloud certifications
Google offers two certifications to IT pros experienced with the Google Cloud Platform who pass online qualification exams.
Google Qualified Developer
To be certified as a Google Qualified Developer, a candidate must pass at least one of the following exams:
- Google App Engine: CP301
- Google Cloud Storage: CP302
- Google Cloud SQL: CP303
- Google BigQuery: CP304
- Google Compute Engine: CP305
Passing the Google App Engine exam qualifies a candidate to be a Google Qualified Developer for Google App Engine.
Google Qualified Cloud Platform Developer
To be a certified Google Qualified Cloud Platform Developer, candidates must pass all five of the exams listed under Google Qualified Developer.
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