Hottest IT Skills and IT Certifications

Hot List of Non-Certified IT Skills

1.Java EE, SE, ME
2.Linux
3.Virtualization
4.Microsoft .NET
5.NetWeaver (SAP)
6.Flex
7.Business process management/modeling/improvement
8.SAP SM (Service Management)
9.Security
10.SAN (storage area networking)

Hot List of IT Certifications

1.GIAC Certified Incident Handler
2.EMC Proven Professional Technology Architect-Expert
3.Citrix Certified Integration Architect
4.HP/Master Accredited Systems Engineer
5.Cisco Certified Security Professional
6.CheckPoint Certified Master Architect
7.GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst
8.GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst
9.EMC Proven Professional Implementation Engineer - Expert
10.GIAC Certified Incident Manager

Top paying Systems/Networking Skills

Virtualization
Network security management
SAN (storage area networking)
Infrastructure architecture
Security (various, project-based)
VOIP telephony
Wireless network management (LANs, GSM)

Top paying App Dev Tools and Platforms skills

NetWeaver
RAD/Extreme Programming/Agile Programming
Java/J2EE, SE, ME
Oracle Developer Suite
Business Objects

Top paying Web/eCommerce Development skills

Microsoft .NET
Ajax
Microsoft Commerce Server
Apache HTTP web server
Documentum
Microsoft Identity Integration Server
Oracle Workflow
Websphere

SAP/Enterprise Business Application Skills

SAP Financial Accounting
SAP HCM (SAP HR)
SAP ERP (multiple skills)
SAP Solution Manager
NetWeaver BI (SAP BW)
SAP Controlling (CO)
Oracle Enterprise Apps
SAP Retail
SAP Netweaver Applications Server
SAP BW (BI) Accelerator

Messaging and Communications Skills

Unified communications/messaging

Database Skills

Oracle DB 8i, 9i, 10g, 11i
Microsoft SQL Server
Database management
Master Data ManagementManagement, Process and Methodology Skills
Business process management, modeling, improvement
Project management
CRM

Applications Development and Programming Languages certifications

Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
IBM Certified SOA Solution Designer
Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for Java Platform

Database certifications

Oracle DBA Administrator Certified Master (OCM)
Teradata Certified Master

Systems Administration and Engineering/NOS certifications

Citrix Certified Integration Architect (CCIA)
HP Master Accredited Systems Engineer (Master ASE)
Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA)

Networking/Internetworking

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE, all variations)
Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE)
EMC Proven Professional Technology Architect - Expert
SNIA Certified Storage Networking Epert
SNIA Certified Architect
Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
Certified Systems Instructor (CCSI)
Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP)
Cisco IP Telephony Design Specialist
CWNP/Planet3 Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE)

Security certifications

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
GIAC Security Expert (GSE)/Security Leadership (GSLC)
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (CISSP/ISSEP)
Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (CISSP/ISSAP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Information Systems Security Management Professional (CISSP/ISSMP)
GIAC Secure Software Programmer (GSSP)
GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA)
Check Point Certified Master Architect (CCMA)
Cisco Certified Security Professional (CSP)

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
GIAC .NET (GNET)
GIAC Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN)
GIAC Certified Incident Manager (GCIM)
Security Certified Network Architect

Architecture and Project Management

Master IT Certified Architect (ITAC/The Open Group)
Project Management Professional (PMP)

General/Beginner Training

Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)

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