Which cloud certifications are in highest demand currently?

Which cloud certifications are in highest demand currently?

The demand for cloud certifications continues to rise as cloud computing and related technologies become more ubiquitous. Based on the web search results, the following cloud certifications seem to be in highest demand currently:

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional: This is the top-paying cloud certification with an average salary of $168k. It focuses on designing and deploying cloud solutions on AWS. It requires the associate-level certification as a prerequisite.
  • Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect: This certification focuses on designing, securing, and managing solutions on Google Cloud. It pays an average salary of $161k making it the second highest-paying cloud certification.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate: This is an entry-level AWS certification focusing on designing cost-effective cloud solutions. It pays an average salary of $155k and is a prerequisite for the professional-level certification.
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty: This specialized AWS certification focuses on creating secure AWS solutions. It pays an average salary of $149k, making it one of the highest-paying cybersecurity certifications.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert: This advanced Azure certification focuses on designing and deploying solutions using Azure services. It pays an average salary of $143k and requires the Azure Administrator Associate certification.

Other popular and in-demand cloud certifications include those from Nutanix, Google Cloud, AWS (Developer, Cloud Practitioner), and Microsoft Azure (Fundamentals, Administrator Associate). The certifications from AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure dominate the list of highest-paying cloud certifications.

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In summary, cloud architecture and security certifications from major cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure seem to be in highest demand currently due to their high salaries and relevance to in-demand cloud skills.

Sources

  1. https://www.coursera.org/articles/cloud-certifications-for-your-it-career
  2. https://www.skillsoft.com/blog/the-15-highest-paying-cloud-computing-certifications
  3. https://www.whizlabs.com/blog/top-paying-cloud-certifications/

Abhay Singh

I'm Abhay Singh, an Architect with 9 Years of It experience. AWS Certified Solutions Architect.

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