This presentation compares CloudMASTER cloud computing certifications to other IT certifications and explains why CloudMASTER should be you next career step.

1. IT Certifications that Pay Well
& Why IT Pros Should Consider
CloudMASTER Cloud
Computing Certification
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2. There are LOTS of IT Certifications
Their value, in terms of pay, job availability,
and career options speaks for itself…

3. Makes IT career options accessible:
• Help Desk Support
• PC / Field Service Technician
• Manufacturing
• Computer Repair
Salary Range:
$86,000$33,000
CompTIA A+ Certification

4. A vendor-neutral Certification applies
to all IT environments. Opens career
options in:
• IT networking
• IT administration
Salary Range:
$104,000$34,000
CompTIA Network+ Certification

5. Microsoft MCP Certification
Improves chances of finding an IT job because
Microsoft software is widely used. Jobs:
• Application administrator
• Application support specialist
Salary Range:
$41,000 $113,000

6. Microsoft MCSE Certification
Opens up senior IT positions:
• Server / data center administrator
• Server and application deployment
specialist
• IT infrastructure design engineer
Salary Range:
$47,000 $126,000

7. Amazon Web Services Certifications
Improves chances of finding a job in companies
that use AWS. Certifications:
• AWS Certified Developer
• Certified Solutions Architect (Pro)
• Certified Solutions Architect (Associate)
• Certified SysOps Admin
• Certified DevOps Engineer
$108,000
Salary Range:
$137,000

8. Microsoft Azure Certifications
Improves chances of finding a job in
companies that use Azure. Certifications
cover:
• Cloud platform
• Cloud infrastructure
• Windows and Linux admin
Salary Range:
$75,000 $148,000

9. Does Certification Make a Difference?
The people who do the hiring and promoting
think so…

10. Certifications improve your chances of
being recruited, and landing an interview.
96% of HR managers use IT certifications as hiring
criteria during recruitment.
9 out of 10 employers agree that certifications are
critical in finding the right person for the job.

11. Certifications translate to more money,
flexibility, and career options.
Certified professionals make 5-15% more, on average,
more than non certified peers.
Individuals with IT certifications are more likely to
be promoted than those without.

12. But Where is the Best Value for Your
Time and Effort?
CloudMASTER Training and Certification
Vendor neutral training that is broadly applicable
like Network+, and also offers hands on
experience with over 20 platforms and tools that
provide depth of knowledge like MCSE Training.

13. CloudMASTER Certifications
Certified Cloud
Technologist
$57,000
Estimates based on Payscale.com cloud computing skills salary mapped to skill
and task covering in CloudMASTER classes and certifications.
Salary Range:
Proves that IT support and admin
staff have fundamental knowledge
and skills to plan for, migrate
to and deploy cloud solutions.
$119,000

14. CloudMASTER Certifications
Certified Cloud Operations
Specialist
$60,000
Estimates based on Payscale.com cloud computing skills salary mapped to skill
and task covering in CloudMASTER classes and certifications.
Salary Range:
Proves that IT admins are
familiar with cloud provisioning,
app deployment, scaling, and
automation across multiple cloud
providers.
$133,000

15. CloudMASTER Certifications
Certified Cloud Architect
Estimates based on Payscale.com cloud computing skills salary mapped to skill
and task covering in CloudMASTER classes and certifications.
Salary Range:
Proves that IT admins can
identify requirements, compare
cloud service providers, and
design secure, compliant, cloud
solutions to meet them.
$151,000$72,000

16. CloudMASTER Certifications
Since certifications aren’t vendor specific,
the skills apply across a broad range of cloud
service providers and technologies.
That means a wider range of job opportunities
for Certified CloudMASTER IT Pros.
Cloud
Technologies
Cloud Dev Ops
Specialist
Cloud
Architect

17. Why Should You Be Considering Cloud
Training and Certification?
Look at the stats that show where IT is going…

18. Cloud Spending.
Cloud products will be 30% of Microsoft revenue by
2018.
Worldwide spending on public cloud services will grow
from nearly $70B in 2015 to more than $141B in 2019

19. Cloud Expertise is in Demand
In 2016, jobs that require cloud computing skill sets
required 76 days to fill as opposed to 47 days for the
average job.

20. Cloud Deployments are Growing
In 2016, the percentage of enterprises with more than
1,000 VMs in the PUBLIC cloud is at 17%, up from 13% in
2015.
In 2016, the percentage of enterprises running more
than 1,000 VMs in PRIVATE cloud is at 31%, up from 22%
in 2015.

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