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Certifications With The Fastest-Growing Pay
Of the most important certifications, these five ranked highest by change in average compensation in 2003 over 2002 |
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Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
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12.4%
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Red Hat certifications
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10.4%
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional
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10.1%
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Cisco Qualified Specialist
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10.1%
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Cisco Certified Network Professional
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8.6%
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Average for 15 most important certifications
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7.5%
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Sales Certifications Are Widely Held
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Base for top chart: 1,257 solution provider responses
Base for bottom chart: 140 responses in total; 68 responses from salespeople |
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Highest-Paying Certifications
Of the 15 most important certifications, these command the highest average compensation |
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Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
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$106,700
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional
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$96,950
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Cisco Qualified Specialist
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$96,500
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Cisco Certified Network Professional
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$85,500
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Microsoft Certified Database Administrator
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$80,600
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Average compensation for 15 most important certifications
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$73,750
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Base: 1,257 solution provider responses
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Solution Provider Certification Spending
What solution providers are willing to spend per employee for certification training |
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| Microsoft Certified Database Administrator |
$8,120
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| Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert |
$4,600
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| Red Hat certifications |
$3,900
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| Oracle Database Administrator |
$3,110
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| Average compensation for 15 most important certifications |
$2,800
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Base: 414 responses from solution provider managers
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Do Certifications Drive New Business?
Percentage of solution providers indicating amount of new revenue generated because they employ technicians with at least one of the 15 most important certifications |
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Average: 13.2% above current revenue
Base: 414 responses from solution provider managers |
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Initial Training Preferences
Percentage of solution providers citing as preferred method for initial training |
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Renewal Training Preferences
Percentage of solution providers citing as preferred method for maintenance training |
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Base: 1,257 solution provider responses
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Source for all charts: 2004 CRN Certification Study
Published for the Week Of August 30, 2004
