Security, Business, Networking Most Lucrative IT Certifications

Solution providers looking to discover a pot of gold should pursue certifications in IT security, business, networking and systems management.

That's according to information gathered for the 2015 IT Skills and Salary Survey, conducted by the New York-based business training and certification company Global Knowledge, as well as Windows IT Pro. More than 11,000 people responded to the survey.

Global Knowledge touts certifications as a great way to expand skill sets and increase pay, particularly by learning about related technical fields or breaking into business management.

Below are the best-paying certifications of 2015.

Also, be sure to check out the best-paying certifications of 2016.