What Are The Top Tech Certifications for 2023? And How Much Do They Pay?

[@PeanutsandPopcorn]

0:30 - (10) Google Cloud - Cloud Digital Leader 1:53 - (9) Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert 2:42 - (8) Certified Ethical Hacker v11 3:58 - (7) IBM AI Engineering Professional Certification 5:06 - (6) AWS Certified Solutions Architect- Associate 5:43 - (5) CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional 6:49 (4) Project Management Professional (PMP) 8:00 (3) Microsoft Certified Devops Engineer Expert 8:33 (2) CISM Certified Information Security Manager 9:25 (1) AWS Certified Solutions Architect- Professional

[@ahsanmohammed1]

Thank you

[@willisiswillis]

One thing I would add here as a disclaimer is that A lot of these certs (all of them) are NOT beginner friendly. You need solid fundamentals in Networking, Linux and Active Directory. If you don't have those basics, a lot of these will break your brain or the learning curve will be excessively steep. Are these great certs? Yes (minus CEH although it will probably get you through HR in some places). I think a lot of people watching this are likely new in IT and if you are new and you're reading this, don't jump the gun and go for these big certs starting out. Get the network+, CCNA (if you're ambitious) and some Linux cert before moving on to these-you will be so much better off if you do. Otherwise, an IT video actually worth watching. Good job, Tiff!

[@iyareimade400]

Thank you for this man. Stay Blessed

[@tonyme7426]

"What Are The Top Tech Certifications for 2023?" is the title of the video. People looking for certs ie. employers are not looking for beginner certs. If you don't realise that, you are watching the wrong video.

[@willisiswillis]

@@tonyme7426 Just an experienced and successful cloud engineer adding some valuable information for literally the thousands of beginners who are likely to watch this video. Read the comment again-great video but added an FYI knowing that new IT hopefuls are going to dive right in to these intermediate-advanced certs. Also, if you don't realize that the work force looks for certs like these just as much as employers do (i.e. researching relevant skills that make one's self more marketable), then while you're watching the right video, you have a bit to learn about reading in between the lines and practical application of theory (e.g. knowing what the target is and how to effectively and systematically get there).

[@ishmamrahman877]

It is supposed to be beginner unfriendly certifications prove knowledge if you dont have knowledge what are you proving

[@kiltsandcomputers]

I have over 24 years in Cybersecurity, including several years managing SOC teams, ranging from IDS/IPS sensors, SIEM and content management to threat hunting. I must say, this is a pretty solid list, with a couple of comments. I'm continually disappointed that CEH is considered a valuable certification for people that are not specifically gearing towards penetration testing or vulnerability management. All too often I interviewed someone with that as their primary cert and they were not suitable for anything but an every level Incident Handling or Information Assurance position (no tangible understanding or skills) where I'd be just as happy hiring someone with just a Sec+ for the same roles. I was surprised that an Incident Handler certification didn't make the list, considering how important that role is within a SOC. I guess the pay scale was below the cut line?

[@TiffInTech]

Thank you!! Really appreciate your insight and thoughts!! Yes good point it definitely could've been added in. I was trying to create a list that touched on many peoples career paths (security, project manager etc..) but if I was to do another video would definitely add it in. Thank you again!

[@matthewparker5141]

I believe the Blue Team Level when soon (next 2-3 years) will hold as much weight as the security+ for blue team professionals, do you agree?

[@SeanPaulNotTheSinger]

@@matthewparker5141 it might. The industry is strange at what it embraces and what's left in the dust (my opinion: CEH is overvalued while the GIAC GCIA is undervalued).

[@olatundeband2796]

What’s the best to start with as a beginner who have never worked in the field

[@kiltsandcomputers]

@@olatundeband2796 Security+ is pretty much the de-facto beginner certification. There are a lot of good resources here on KZbin that can prepare you for the test.

[@arstrel]

10. Google Cloud - Cloud digital leader 9. Microsoft certified: Azure solutions architect expert 8. Certified ethical hacker V11 7. IBM AI engineering professional certificate 6. AWS certified solutions architect - associate 5. CISSP - Certified information systems security professional 4. PMP - Project management professional 3. Microsoft certified: devops engineer expert 2. CISM - Certified information security manager 1. AWS certified solutions architect - Professional

[@plexusai925]

thanks m8

[@lstcloud]

You're doing the Lord's work out here. 😁

[@ver4576]

guess she wants ppl to watch the whole youtube video for that algorithm lmao, thanks

[@yuyingzhang6281]

Which one is the easiest, except project management?

[@ybietje]

CISSP is a lot more valuable compared to CISM, the amount of high end jobs requiring CISSP is much higher as well compared to CISM. OSCP from Offensive Security is a million times more valuable to have than CEH. Anything hands on for penetration testing is considered more valuable. I don't think you can land a job with holding a CEH cert. Security+ is probably the most valuable cert in the cyberindustry because it teaches you the foundations. Also, the value of any Microsoft or AWS cert is going down pretty hard because of sites like Examtopics. I know companies that don't even look at certification anymore and just do decent tech interviews.

[@alessandropc1986]

CEH Practical counts like hands on?

[@TazExprez]

Do you really think that the Security+ is worth getting? I thought it was just a beginner certification for those wanting to get into the IT industry.

[@ybietje]

​@@TazExprez It depends where you are in your career. If you want to break into cyber its a great certification to get. It lays the foundations. Then it depends what you want to do. I wanted to go for an information security officer role so I focused on CISM and CRISC. Getting an ISO 27k lead auditor cert is also super good because an ISO role will always focus on compliancy and risk management. In every job posting you see "cissp or iso 27k lead auditor''. If you want to stay technical CASP+ is a good one to have (I have that as well) but it takes a lot of dedication to pass. If I could do it all over agian, I would just go for the CISSP, it really is the only thing you need to show off your skills, but its also a tuff one to get. I also want to mention that it depends heavily where you live. In US region these certs are super important, also because some are required for jobs at DOD level. But in Europe I feel like it is less important.

[@Zero11_ss]

Certs are just the new gatekeeping mechanism instead of degrees since too many people have a degree now. Imo at least. Also lets the tech companies get a piece of that education money pie.

[@Anandroid]

This comment hands down is it. From an SE and red teamer

[@ahsanmohammed1]

Tiffany. Please do a software engineering landscape map. Areas. Eg. Coding. Programming. Devops. Developer. Engineer. Front end. Back end. Full stack. Network. Cloud. A.I. M.L. N.N. D.L. CV. V.R. Robotics. Information systems. Etc. A series maybe? For each, do a how to become one. Degrees, masters, certifications. Entry level jobs to senior management.

[@ucyberwolf]

Just want to preface that these certs only check a box that could get you deeper into the hiring process in some industries, while in others they could get you the job. In most cases, experience is king, so don't expect a big pay bump if you can't show what you have done on your resume.

[@robertbravo7289]

How do you know?

[@arlyjamesramos1576]

CompTIA A+ and CCIE. This two will land you a great job for most with ease.

[@LesterSuggs]

PMP comments: For me, having 20 years experience as an IT Project Manager having a PMP gives me nothing. No one is going to give me $5 - $10 more an hour for a PMP. Just isn't going to happen. Most PMPs I've known are relatively new to project management and don't know ITIL from a risk from a hole in the ground.

[@alexandre8869]

Dear, thank you for your presentation. I’m surprised that the certifications about data sciences and data engineer are absent in the top 10.

[@EXie-df5pk]

Maybe you can share more on those certificates?

[@Louisianish]

Yeah, Google just actually came out with their advanced data analytics course, and it's almost entirely Python focused.

[@Hindu_Ram121]

I am interested in data science but am also worried that data science jobs are going to be replaced by AI very soon.

[@dennisreynolds9202]

When something is in demand, then it is not in demand anymore. The field moves too fast to the point you set down, someone pull the chair underneath you. Then when you're about to fall. Someone put a chair back underneath you. That's why my friend left his IT job that paid him $130k a year for the law force that pay him $65k a year. A big step back.

[@lavatr8322]

Lol so true! 7months from now its a complete different scenario

[@Brian_R82]

I have seen that in Telecom too. You have to find a way to keep up with the in demand certifications. Notice Cisco isnt even hardly mentioned anymore not too long ago that was the gold standard of certifications

[@tonyme7426]

I have 7 of those certs icluding the top one and I am qualified to teach them. Certs alone are not worth much, they are a door opener. Even then you are not the only one that has them. Experience is worth its weight in gold in IT. Certs + Experience is optimal.

[@davidcamarena1276]

how can i get experience if no one gives you a chance lol

[@bane3991]

How do you gain the experience if you need experience to get a job?

[@davidcamarena1276]

@@bane3991 yes

[@tonyme7426]

@@bane3991 Find someone willing to take the gamble and is willing to take time and money to invest in you. I never said it is easy.

[@bane3991]

@@tonyme7426 Ohhh I see. Do you have a college degree as well?

[@arcade7651]

I have my CompTia A+ and Security+ but I'm definitely looking into what others are out there.

[@TiffInTech]

Wow that is awesome to hear, it sounds like you are already on such a great track!!

[@PlaylistMerchant]

@@TiffInTech Is it necessary to do a network+ certification?

[@kiltsandcomputers]

The next logical step in your CompTIA path is the CySA+. I would recommend putting in a little study time with the Network+ material, as some of those concepts will help with passing the CySA+ & CASP+.

[@TiffInTech]

@@kiltsandcomputers Thanks for your suggestion for them! Super helpful :)

[@darman210]

@@PlaylistMerchant No, but I got it anyway. It definitely improved my understanding of networks.

[@ARadicalCut]

Currently going for the Microsoft SC-100 (after obtaining the AZ-700 & AZ-500) Microsoft security is currently high in demand here in my region (West-Europe). I started with AWS and then got told it's just not that sought after by the company i was working for. So there's a big diff between the US and EU.

[@tonyme7426]

I have the Cyber Security Architect. Not an easy exam to pass. Wish you every success.

[@skagraw2]

No certificate can make you as happy as eating a carrot or a cucumber everytime you drink coffee or chocolate instead. Eating cucumbers/carrot may lead to many potential health benefits, including weight loss, balanced hydration, digestive regularity and lower blood sugar levels.

[@curtisdavis8594]

Thanks for certificate training recommendations... TiffTech 👏👏

[@ahsanmohammed1]

Tiffany. Question Will IBM AI certification enable the individual to work on non IBM AI? Same with AWS Solutions Architect? MS DevOps Engineer? Google Cloud? Thanks

[@tashikaalford6771]

Thanks so much Tiffany I was shock Data Science, Tech Sales and Sales Engineer was not on this list. Could you make a video if these 3 are a good choices

[@acenda-r2d2]

Good point. There isn't really tech certification for Tech Sales. But def for sales engineers. Tech Sales pays higher than most of these tech certs too.

[@457Deniz457]

No matter how many times i watch it i dont understand a single word. Iam just stunned 😶

[@ToddKunz]

The Actuarial Science Certs are golden.

[@louielouie9502]

Great list. Thanks for actually providing some positive life changing opportunities

[@mikeomalleymike]

Where are you getting these salary's?

[@daniellxia]

Passing a certification is one thing, to be able to understand what are these technologies for, and apply the appropriate knowledge to your work is anothering. Personally I managed to pass Azure Solution Architrct Expert in 2 weeks, and all the certifications mentioned here takes silimar amont of effort, if not less, since it's just a bunch of multiple choice questions and you could buy question packs and sail through it. The most time consuming cert I went through so far is the CCIE, which requires lab exam on a real environment with proctors introducing errors in realtime. That one took me almost half a year to prepare and 2 attempts to pass. In any case, get one of two certs could make one look professional, getting 10 different certs is a joke, just imaging the medals on Brezhnev's chest.

[@lormaeris]

Red Hat certifications are also done in labs, so you really need to know what you are doing. And question are related to each other so if you fail one, it might stop you from doing the rest.

[@TheEchelon]

So for you software = tech?

[@alishafii9141]

thanks a lot for your researches and share this information. good luck

[@TiffInTech]

Cheers!!

[@CertificationTerminal]

CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional is also one of the in-demand skill these days

[@wonkyu1qlee66]

I have Azure Architect, CISSP, CISM. 🎉🎉🎉

[@jontnoneya3404]

The PMP used to require many years of Project Management work experience and IIRC you cannot substitute other work for it. It had to be work as a project manager. AND I know a guy who got the cert and they "audited him" after they accepted his money for the cert but before they allowed him to take the test (which is pretty shady if you ask me). He had to get former bosses to submit, in writing, validation or affidavits for his previous work history.

[@JuanAguirre-j3x]

I just want to ask you something, for a person that want to change career in technology. What is the your best recommendation where to start??

[@AhmedRaza-ty7zq]

Awesome video😎👍

[@TiffInTech]

Thank you!! Hope your day is going great

[@FreshCoastDon.007]

I recently got laid off from my sec analyst job. I think I'll look into these certs, appreciate it.

[@Surfbird11]

I’m a bit surprised that you didn’t list ANY networking certs. Most of what you covered is useless without a good network. Either Juniper or Cisco will work as they are comparable and both well known.

[@kioskekagure4758]

Even networking is virtualized. Those network bricjs will become obsolete,

[@Surfbird11]

@@kioskekagure4758 I get what you mean but virtualization has real limits. A LAN within a cloud can be virtualized but to move data to another physical location requires actual physical paths and equipment. You have to pulse light on a fiber, electricity on a wire or radio waves through the air. SDN changes the skills needed to run a network but not the need for one.

[@vansf3433]

Even a Univ degree is merely the basic framework. A certificate is next to nothing when it comes to stem. Unless what you are trying to say is about proramming skills, which do not require a lot of study. The max period of time to learn how to write programmes to become a professional programmer is between 1.5 to 2 years

[@DavidRodriguez-ku2lo]

Nice video, thanks for sharing

[@I-Khan75]

Informative…!! Subscribed..!!

[@CasualGamerPlays]

@Tiff In Tech, do you have a video on the best or top Networking certifications? Not sure if i'm asking that right but i'm looking to change my career and i was looking at going into Networking. Not sure where to start but, any help or advice you have would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[@jcdenton7914]

As someone in a cybersecurity major, the CEH is considered a joke..... OSCP is the real pentest cert that gets interviews.

[@WeAreHotZaZa]

you left out Advanced PE Cert! For those of us who do not specifically want to do everything you mentioned above, prompt engineering (the REAL ones, not the bs ones I see offered) is invaluable! I was kind of afraid and intimidated by AI, as I am a "GenX" pharmacognosist 🙃 but I took a PE cert course by JMGPT and actually just built my own research assistant!

[@LIOTBs]

Thank you, that was helpful. I really appreciate it.

[@TiffInTech]

So happy to hear!

[@magdatamas8102]

AI and Kubernetess related certifications? Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution TensorFlow Developer Certificate Kubernetes Certified Application Developer (CKAD)?

[@lisalisa1656]

hello. worked four years for apple tech support..I could pass their exam in my sleep...the tech exam for apple is it worth paying $150 for? and also I have the google coursera data analytics certificate 2 times...//should I go to grad school in cybersecurity? get the AWS-certified solutions architect? I have years of tech support experience various employers//still work for apple though

[@goFurtherThanTheRoadTar]

I tried the "IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate" but could not complete it because it requires assignments that depend on third party ressources for which the links do not work

[@jeremyfmoses]

Thank you for this list. It really helped me focus my efforts.

[@tvins1.czpraha847]

You're the best tech advisor 😊

[@TiffInTech]

Wishing you all the best! Thank you!!

[@shubhamjha497]

Hi, I need an advise. I'm planning on doing the oracle java certification. Is it worth doing it and spending my money on. Please guide.

[@MickaelJi]

Thanks Tiff ! It's really a life changer ! :)

[@TiffInTech]

You're so welcome!

[@Esehe]

This analysis really should focus on using median rather than average, when using salary as a parameter. As salary can have outliers.

[@misslianash]

Can you please make a video focusing on AWS? ❤

[@TiffInTech]

For AWS related content I would check out @TechwithLucy she specializes in that and is great!

[@billbunch6762]

​@@TiffInTech I second this.

[@shahryarsajjad805]

Is Unity good for career plz reply ?

[@DesiMinnesotan]

youre so informative and helpful

[@vagrant4154]

I would imaging CISSP will jump up to at least #3 and maybe even #1 by next year if not the end of this one, simply due to AI which CISSP does have a domain for.

[@TiffInTech]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Local-lo3vo]

I love you videos, they're always straight to the point yet to informative. Can I ask whether these online courses would make our CV stand out to the employers?

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Ramenten Rakuten

[@SincerelyAkshay]

What about Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics/Power Platform Certifications?

[@ctjmaughs]

Description of CISSP is totally wrong as it is more of a management certification. Hope this otherwise great video gets updated.

[@Adam-Freemer]

Nice list, but AWS is really the gold standard to have as your core, whether as a developer, solutions architect or security person, and it should have been higher on the list in my opinion. There's not a single cert you can place on your resume that has more recognition broadly than an AWS one. Yes Google and Microsoft are gaining market share but it's still an AWS world out there.

[@billbunch6762]

Thank goodness. I graduate from Amazons AWS CCP course and take the exam in next 2 weeks 🤞🏼

[@alexlopez5800]

I agree.

[@Teachingcrack24]

How’d the exam go Bill?

[@brokensythe]

She literally put an AWS certification top

[@tonyme7426]

Have to disagree. Azure is the way if you are starting as you can branch out into the whole Azure and Microsoft 365 sides. And please tell me how you can get higher than first place? By the way, if you arer looking for wide-spread recognition, you need to be AliBaba certified as it is the largest customer based cloud provider.

[@farhansubi417]

I do have a CEH V11 so what do you reckon I do next?

[@jet-settv91]

As someone who wants to enter into TEch. Where should I start from before I can start with any of these. I need to know the basics. Can anyone help me please. Will be very much appreciated.

[@ahsanmohammed1]

Thank you

[@phillip7123]

Working on my Google (PMP) Certification

[@mrjerry13]

hi Madam which camera you using for recording

[@easyrawlins2392]

Good video. Thank you

[@deepakkumarsharma8574]

Nice provided information regarding cloud core project, cloud digital leader, cloud infrastructure and etc. I want to know from you whether these above said posts in cloud technology also are required in government sector as employee or only private sector. I am best viewer in KZbin constantly watching and waiting your video, thanks a lot.May God bless you! I am from India

[@rudybrandies917]

Could you post the links to these certs? Thanks

[@TiffInTech]

Yes forsure Rudy!! I will do that by tomorrow morning. Ill ping you once they are linked :)

[@rudybrandies917]

@@TiffInTech thank you, much appreciated! I'll be looking out for that

[@davidscott407]

Is there any of these for a newbie in this space?

[@dominik1023]

What about Website Accessibility Specialist? How does that rate among all the other certifications?

[@Pakken77]

What about the Kubernetes certifications?

[@bhaveshshah512]

Nice

[@Canadian-Boi-]

A hacking certification is above a Microsoft Architect (requires multiple certs too), dunno about that

[@yousefyaghmoor3016]

What about Google Data Analytics professional certification???

[@rocketman3770]

what are your thoughts on Okta certs?

[@prinsondsouza4732]

how about blockchain will it be in demand?

[@t-dog9651]

Is there anything I should learn or gain a basic understanding before obtaining these certs? I’m in Tech sales and wondering what would be most useful for me

[@kells3463]

Interesting!

[@moisesespiritosanto2195]

Hi, I'm from São Paulo! Excelente com sempre!

[@TiffInTech]

Hi!! So happy you are here :)

[@moisesespiritosanto2195]

@@TiffInTech Yeah! Thanks so much ! Já sou muito fã!

[@pemborsky]

#TYFYS, Tiff :- )

[@TiffInTech]

Hope you are having a great day!!

[@tonyme7426]

So to value your opinion, how many of these certs do you actually have to base your opinions on? Your info to the AWS SA Professional is also incorrect.

[@rahuldsouza1985]

What about ocpjp java certification and symfony framework certification

[@cornishjollyboy4524]

No Cisco certs?

[@bonzo6989]

Ok I wanted to check the names by chapters but... there no names just certification1 etc. That's clever way to force sb to watch 🤦‍♂️

[@TiffInTech]

I spent a lot of time making this video! Always nice if the person watches it :)

[@protonneutron9046]

Intelligently run H.R.'s never, NEVER hire by certificates. ONLY by EXTENSIVE testing as part of the job interview process.

[@nellyhyman5185]

How about product management?

[@tyrojames9937]

INTRIGUING.😎

[@MarioLopez-eu8tj]

Would it be possible to add an specific oracle's certification as part of an honor list ?

[@williebrown4266]

Where are the Cisco certs?

[@Mrjoseoasis]

This The OA S3 episode is epic.

[@ericwalker8382]

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related engineering field with 5+ years of experience.

[@nature_nd]

I’m curious, if you were a hiring manager, which of these certs, if any, would be enough for you to hire someone without a degree?

[@kiltsandcomputers]

Most of those certs assume or require that you have job experience, which also Baseline certifications are things like Security+ or Network+ (depending on your career trajectory). These will generally be acceptable for entry level positions and no job experience. I have hired several people with no work experience and just the certifications I mentioned

[@TheDisBeat]

@@kiltsandcomputers interesting. What are average starting salaries for these positions?

[@kiltsandcomputers]

@@TheDisBeat starting salaries for Sec+ are in to $50k-$60k range. The average base salary though is around $80k (that's usually with a few years experience). The Net+ are in the $45k-$55k range with the average base around $75k, again, with experience for that average base.

[@westray4685]

Can anyone vouch for a blockchain certification? They seem a bit sketchy

[@bryanrojas1275]

Do you know anything about any books that explain the root of all coding. Basics structure of shells.

[@catocall7323]

Not sure what you're asking. Are you asking about programming in general with things like assembly, and compilers or are you asking about Unix architecture or system programming?

[@bryanrojas1275]

@@catocall7323 I try the basic how it's made from the beginning. I just need a deeper understanding how. Code is build step by step

[@Frissdas1207]

CCNA, CCSP, throw in a cloud cert, gg.

[@tonyme7426]

She listed at least 3 cloud certifications and none of the ones you mentioned are cloud specfic.

[@mariadc3917]

Hi , but those certificates are free?

[@KingsKeep]

Some you can get a small understanding on KZbin channels, however most you'll have to pay for a legit certificate.

[@cesargomez8888]

Hi Tiff, I'm a product designer, do you know any good certifications for that area?

[@LessisMore-yn3gc]

I know there is one called Google UX Design

[@MatrixJockey]

Can someone list the certs mentioned in this video?

[@TiffInTech]

I just added time stamps!

[@marketingdigitales4317]

Really Amizing

[@NaushadNaushad-wv7ld]

It was a much required video as it's so confusing out there when you actually have numerous courses out there.

[@TiffInTech]

Definitely! Glad it was helpful

[@EclipseMints08]

I'm assuming this is for people with a couple of years of IT experience. None of these are entry level.

[@rostamfarikhnehad6391]

Please make video about what's advantages of Al in tech

[@TiffInTech]

What specifically? How to use AI in tech? :)

[@rostamfarikhnehad6391]

@@TiffInTech what's use of Al in tech👏

[@SavageScientist]

I'm getting the Csslp it is like the cissp for web app testing

[@DaltonMyWorld]

Thanks

[@TiffInTech]

Welcome!

[@lesam5516]

So what about data science