Not all certifications carry the same weight. These are the ones consistently named in job postings and salary surveys as moving compensation up.
Tech
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Project & business
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- PMI-ACP (Agile)
- Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
- Certified Scrum Master
Healthcare
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- BLS / ACLS
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Finance & accounting
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
- CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Trades
- Journeyman / Master Electrician
- EPA 608 (HVAC)
- OSHA 30
- CDL Class A with endorsements
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