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MIS SEMINAR Certification in IT by Kouadjo BINI

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OUTLINE PresentationPresentation Importance of CertificationsImportance of Certifications Type of certificationsType of certifications conclusionconclusion

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PRESENTATION An IT certification is a designation demonstrating a professional's competency in a certain aspect of technology. Certifications often follow some assessment, education or review. One difference with certifications in IT is that they are often vendor-specific.An IT certification is a designation demonstrating a professional's competency in a certain aspect of technology. Certifications often follow some assessment, education or review. One difference with certifications in IT is that they are often vendor-specific. Information technology is a highly dynamic and ever-changing field. As the industry evolves, new types or sets of certifications continue to crop up. That being said, Getting certified is a surefire way to advance your career in the IT industry.Information technology is a highly dynamic and ever-changing field. As the industry evolves, new types or sets of certifications continue to crop up. That being said, Getting certified is a surefire way to advance your career in the IT industry. Whether you work for an enterprise, a small business, government, healthcare or any other place that employs IT professionals, your best bet for career advancement is to validate your skills and knowledge through a carefully chosen combination of certifications.Whether you work for an enterprise, a small business, government, healthcare or any other place that employs IT professionals, your best bet for career advancement is to validate your skills and knowledge through a carefully chosen combination of certifications. It is also important for new IT starter to know the importance and the different type of Certification available for them.It is also important for new IT starter to know the importance and the different type of Certification available for them.

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IMPORTANCE OF IT CERTIFICAION There are myriads of reasons why you should seek out certification in a number of IT-related programs, software or skills, but three reasons are key: Credibility: IT certifications are testaments to your skills and proficiency in a certain area. For example, becoming a VMware Certified Professional tells hiring managers, companies and clients that you have the experience and skills needed to effectively create, design, manage and maintain a cloud environment. This is the biggest reason why IT professionals pursue IT certifications. It helps validate your skills and expertise in your current job.Credibility: IT certifications are testaments to your skills and proficiency in a certain area. For example, becoming a VMware Certified Professional tells hiring managers, companies and clients that you have the experience and skills needed to effectively create, design, manage and maintain a cloud environment. This is the biggest reason why IT professionals pursue IT certifications. It helps validate your skills and expertise in your current job. Marketability: These certifications validate the skills they learned in school and can help make up for not having the right work experience for the job. In fact, no matter where you are in your IT career, certifications will almost always give you an edge over non-certified IT professionals. IT certifications also make career advancement more likely. The plain truth is that, in general, IT certifications can help you get a pay raise or a promotion.Marketability: These certifications validate the skills they learned in school and can help make up for not having the right work experience for the job. In fact, no matter where you are in your IT career, certifications will almost always give you an edge over non-certified IT professionals. IT certifications also make career advancement more likely. The plain truth is that, in general, IT certifications can help you get a pay raise or a promotion. Personal development: IT is a very dynamic field and new technologies are introduced every single day. Certifications are important to ensure that you are on top of these developments and that your skills are updated. Certification training can help you cover new areas while also reinforcing the skills you already have.Personal development: IT is a very dynamic field and new technologies are introduced every single day. Certifications are important to ensure that you are on top of these developments and that your skills are updated. Certification training can help you cover new areas while also reinforcing the skills you already have. SO TO SUM UP DEPENDING ON THE PATH THAT ONE CHOSE IN IT APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATION EXIST IN ORDER TO GIVE HIM A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

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COMPUTER HARDWARE CERTIFICATION Computer hardware certifications will help demonstrate your knowledge and competency in maintaining computers, mobile devices, printers and more. It is a great point of entry into the IT field. The following have been ranked as most valuable certification in this field. CompTIA A+CompTIA A+ Microsoft MTAMicrosoft MTA CompTIA Security +CompTIA Security + ACST for apple expertACST for apple expert Microsoft Certified Solution AssociateMicrosoft Certified Solution Associate

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IT GOVERNANCE CERTIFICATIONION IT governance adds structure to the process of aligning IT with business strategies, producing measurable results, meeting regulatory and legal obligations, and ensuring that investments result in positive gains. Several governance frameworks are available to help reach these goals, like Control Objectives for information and related Technology (COBIT), ISO/IEC 38500 and ITIL. This is five IT governance certifications that are well known and well regarded across a range of industries ITIL Expert CertificationITIL Expert Certification ISACA CGEIT CertificationISACA CGEIT Certification ISACA CRISC CertificationISACA CRISC Certification GRCP CertificationGRCP Certification BCS IT Governance & InfoSec FoundationBCS IT Governance & InfoSec Foundation

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DATABASE EXPERT CERTIFICATION Database certifications may not be as sexy or bleeding edge as cloud computing, storage or computer forensics. But the reality is that there has been, is and always will be a need for knowledgeable database professionals at all levels and in a number of related job roles. And the emerging scientist and data analyst roles are getting a lot of attention these days. Here are some of the best certifications for DBAs, database developers, data analysis and architects, BI and data warehousing specialists and anyone else working with databases.cloud computingstoragecomputer forensics OCP: Oracle Certified ProfessionalOCP: Oracle Certified Professional ICCP CDMP: Certified Data Management ProICCP CDMP: Certified Data Management Pro Microsoft SQL Server Database CertificationsMicrosoft SQL Server Database Certifications IBM Information Management CertsIBM Information Management Certs MongoDB NoSQL CertificationsMongoDB NoSQL Certifications

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INFORMATION SECURITY CERTIFICTION When it comes to information security (aka InfoSec), you need only read the headlines to observe that those with malintent constantly find new and scary ways to access -- and misuse -- privileged information for unscrupulous or questionable purposes. Serious minded InfoSec professionals should consider adding one or more of these top five information security certifications to their to-do lists if they want to set themselves apart and pitch themselves as leaders, movers, or shakers in the security field. CompTIA Security+ CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker GIAC Security Essentials CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISM: Certified Information Security Manager

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COMPUTER FORENSICS CERTIFICATION Computer forensics is one of the more challenging IT disciplines, and experienced and certified forensics professionals are in high demand. Yet computer forensics certifications remain something of a "wild" frontier. Today, there are a number of high-quality certification programs that focus on digital investigations and computer forensics. CCE: Certified Computer Examiner CHFI: Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator V8 CFCE: Certified Forensic Computer Examiner GCFA And GCFE Certifications PCI: Professional Certified Investigator

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IT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATION When it comes to managing modern enterprise data centers, there's a long laundry list of tools and technologies SysAdmins need to master. There are also a number of certifications that can help validate knowledge and skills in those areas. System administration is a very popular area of IT. After all, every IT shop needs a competent SysAdmin. Those who aspire to become System Administrators listen up -- these are the best system administrator certifications for 2015. Microsoft MCSA & MCSE: Windows Server LPIC: Linux Professional Institute Certifications RHCE: Red Hat Certified Engineer VCP5-DCV: VMware Certified Professional 5 - Data Center Virtualization CompTIA Server+

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IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION If you're wondering why this should be the case, think about what project management means and involves for a moment. It has everything to do with planning, scheduling, budgeting for, and then executing and reporting on projects of all shapes and sizes. So Whether you're interested in becoming an IT project manager or want to add project management to the list of your soft skills, these certifications will help you complement your technical skills, and in turn increase your value. PMP: Project Management Professional CAPM: Certified Associate in Project Management CompTIA Project+ Certification MPM: Master Project Manager Certification CPM: Certified Project Manager Certification

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CERTIFIED INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL The CIP is designed to enhance and promote the profession of information management by providing the premier credential in the industry. CIP accomplishes this mission by establishing standards, creating a fair examination process, granting certification to information professionals who meet its standards, and communicating the value of the credential to employers and clients

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CONCLUSION Now that you have a good idea of what to look for in entry-level certifications, choose a path and get to it. You dont have to get all five of these certifications at once. According to Edward Haletky, one of the most influential and respected voices in the security field: If they are new to IT, with no college, its best to get some community college classes or something under your belt, this is a game where you have to always learn. Certifications are something you build up to.Now that you have a good idea of what to look for in entry-level certifications, choose a path and get to it. You dont have to get all five of these certifications at once. According to Edward Haletky, one of the most influential and respected voices in the security field: If they are new to IT, with no college, its best to get some community college classes or something under your belt, this is a game where you have to always learn. Certifications are something you build up to.