[AusNOG] Top 10 IT Certifications (Networking Field)

[Cambourne, Ben]

Hi Dawood,

I'm not as familiar with PMP and some of the other certs you have listed. PMP is a Project Management certification. CCSP is a professional level Cisco cert. CCIE Security would be better than CCSP in my opinion. Someone might obtain CCNA Security, then CCSP, then CCIE Security. IMHO it really depends on the role. In general a PMP certificate would probably be much better than CCSP/CCIE, etc, for a project management role.

Certifications are one aspect, experience, drive and passion are others. Hiring managers and those involved in the process may feel that a person who is passionate about project management could potentially perform the job better than someone who has done the minimum to get the cert, as they will strive to do the best they can.

If you are unsure about what direction you want to take, perhaps continue working and seeking opportunities, try different things until you find your calling. Then you can skill up and get the certs to prove it in your chosen speciality.

Best of luck,
Ben

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From: Dawood Iqbal [mailto:dawood_iqbal at hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, 13 July 2010 19:15
To: Cambourne, Ben; ausnog at ausnog.net
Subject: RE: [AusNOG] Top 10 IT Certifications (Networking Field)

Thank-you Ben,

So then would combining CCSP, CCIE R&S and PMP better than CISSP & PMP? (Just clearing thoughts and trying to understand)

Is PMP something currently desired or in other words does it help in Networking jobs?

dI

From: Cambourne, Ben [mailto:Ben.Cambourne at team.telstra.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 11:13 AM
To: Dawood Iqbal; ausnog at ausnog.net
Subject: RE: [AusNOG] Top 10 IT Certifications (Networking Field)

I'd say it depends on the role, what the knowledge and skill set is expected. In general I'd say a CCIE is more valuable than a CISSP, it's harder to obtain, but it really depends on the requirements of the role. For example if the one of the main requirements for the role is about about managing risk than a CISSP is probably better suited than a CCIE R&S.

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From: ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net [mailto:ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net] On Behalf Of Dawood Iqbal
Sent: Tuesday, 13 July 2010 17:21
To: ausnog at ausnog.net
Subject: [AusNOG] Top 10 IT Certifications (Networking Field)
Hello All,

Before I do any further certification, I was going through few websites which tell about the Top IT Certifications. Different website say different things...

http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/educationfortechcareers/tp/HighestCerts.htm
http://certification.about.com/od/toppicks/tp/topfor09.htm


1)      PMP

2)      CAPM

3)      ITIL v2

4)      CISSP

5)      CCIE R & S

6)      CCVP

7)      ITIL v3 -

8)      MCSD

9)      CCNP

10)   Red Hat

11)   MCITP - Enterprise

12)   CCSP

13)   MCAD

14)   MCITP - Database

15)   MCDBA


http://www.globalknowledge.com/training/generic.asp?pageid=2252&country=United+States
http://www.networkstraining.com/top-10-technical-certifications-for-2009/
http://ezinearticles.com/?Hottest-IT-Certifications---2010&id=3195831



1)      MCITP

2)      MCTS

3)      Security +

4)      MCPD

5)      CCNA

6)      A+

7)      PMP

8)      MCSE

9)      CISSP

10)   Linux +

http://www.escotal.com/top10computercertifications2009.htm


Since all of you are in IT field and up to speed with latest trends in the  job market. What would be your best advice for pursuing further certifications to secure a job in good and bad (recessions) times.


1)      CCIE R&S + PMP

2)      CCIE R&S or any other

3)      CISSP

4)      CCSP + PMP + CISSP

5)      All of above :)

6)      Any other suggestion

Is CISSP more valuable then CCIE R&S?

Thanks,

Regards
dI
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