Cloud computing is the ultimate of future IT. The major players in IT industry are heavily investing in this domain. What I believe is, if you don’t have knowledge on cloud computing, I doubt whether you will be able to survive in IT profession after the next 4/5 years or not. I always try to learn something new and after reaching Sydney, every morning I am asking myself – what should be my future action plan to secure my existence in IT industry. And what I found so far is having expertise in Cloud computing.
Few certifications which will help you to join this race are:
CompTIA Cloud Essentials certification
This is a very basic cloud certification to have a vendor neutral knowledge on cloud computing. I think this will be a recommended certification for every organization having corporate IT setup in future. http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/cloud.aspx
Amazon AWS Certification
Amazon is the number one cloud service provider in the market. For your immediate start in cloud computing profession this is the coolest certification in highest demand. http://aws.amazon.com/certification/
CloudU Certification
This is another vendor neutral certification from Rackspace who are in third position in cloud computing business. http://www.rackspace.com/knowledge_center/cloudu/
Google Apps Certification
Do you want to start your own business? Are you dreaming to join in Google IT support team? Google Apps Certification could be the choice to fulfill your dream. http://certification.googleapps.com/
Microsoft Private Cloud + Windows Azure
For the Microsoft lovers it is the right time to upgrade your skill with Microsoft Private Cloud and windows Azure certification. http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-au/exam-70-487.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/private-cloud-certification.aspx
VMware Certification
This is one of the hottest certifications in the market. http://mylearn.vmware.com/portals/certification/
Citrix Certification
Citrix certification is always in demand. To take your career to the next level it will be a sure success. http://training.citrix.com/cms/education/certification
I have started with CompTIA, what about you?