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Global Knowledge today released its 15 Top-Paying IT Certifications for 2021 list, which is based on its 2021 IT Skills & Salary report. Google’s Certified Professional Data Engineer certificate is the highest-paying in the U.S. today, with an average salary of $171,749. Among other key findings, salaries for security certifications soared 21% last year to $139,706 on average (from $115,867), while cloud computing certification salaries increased 17% to $149,498 (from $127,494).
A certification had to have at least 68 survey responses to ensure the data was statistically valid, and the certification exam had to be available when the report was released. According to the survey, 55% of IT professionals said they had earned a new certification in the past year.
Eleven of the 15 top-paying IT certifications are in cybersecurity and cloud computing, as organizations prioritize risk management in 2021. Six certifications are in cloud computing, five in cybersecurity, three in networking, and one in project management. The Google Certified Professional Data Engineer and NCP-MCI – Nutanix Certified Professional –Multicloud Infrastructure certifications are included in the 15 top-paying IT certifications for the first time. Eleven of the certifications in this year’s list were also featured in the 2020 top-paying certification list. From Global Knowledge’s survey published today, the following table provides a breakout of the top 15 IT certifications in 2021.
Key insights into the 15 top-paying IT certifications in 2021 include the following:
Lack of opportunities for career growth and professional development top the reasons IT and technical professionals change jobs, with 58% leaving for better career growth and professional development prospects. Another 38% changed jobs for increased compensation. The challenge for all technical professionals is keeping up with the fast-changing nature of their fields. Forward-thinking organizations that want to retain technical talent see professional development as a cornerstone when it comes to creating value for customers and delivering value as a business.
In fact, 66% of IT decision-makers said the annual economic value of the skills and contributions gained through certification is over $10,000. Within that group, 22% said the annual value amounts to $25,000 and above. Organizations that support continuous learning will also have an easier time attracting and retaining talent in a competitive marketplace.
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