2. CCNA Routing and Switching
The Cisco Certified Network Associate is a foundational dive into the skills needed to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot complex network solutions. Global Knowledge said the certification fills the skills gap that occurs when technology outpaces training.
The cloud and changing technologies such as wireless controllers and quality of service elements have put an emphasis on networking importance, according to Global Knowledge. With mobile devices proliferating and the emergence of the Internet of Things, the skills required on a core network engineer are constantly evolving.
This certification is held by 797 Global Knowledge survey respondents with an average annual salary of $80,932, making it the 19th highest-paid certification with at least 150 respondents.
