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IN 2015
PAYING
CERTIFICATIONS
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TOGAF
Vital Stats
The Open Group Architecture Framework or
TOGAF is an Enterprise Architecture framework
which helps in designing, planning and
implementing the information security
architecture of an enterprise.
Industry Relevance
TOGAF certification enables professionals to
acquire specific knowledge about the standard
framework and methods of the enterprise
architecture and helps them demonstrate their
proven knowledge of the framework. There has
been an exponential growth in Enterprise and IT
Architecture and the vertical is expected to grow
more rapidly in the near future.
IBM, HP, Oracle, Deloitte, Capgemini, Cisco, and other leading giants
are implementing TOGAF methodologies to transform their business
thereby increasing the job opportunities for TOGAF certified architects.
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Salary
TOGAF certified Enterprise Architects who are
earning a whopping $124,000 compared to
their non-certified peers and are most
sought-after by Fortune 500 companies.
Skills
Generic skills such as leadership, team building
and soft skills
Technical Skills
Eligibility Requirements
A candidate may achieve certification either through
self-study or by attending a TOGAF Accredited
Training Course.
TOGAF 9 Foundation (Part-1): There are no set eligibility
requirements for taking up the TOGAF 9 Foundation
(Part-1) examination. Any aspiring candidate who wishes to
build a career in Enterprise architecture can take up the examination.
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TOGAF 9 (Part-1):
This Exam consists of 40 multiple choice questions.
You need to write 22 or more correct answers to qualify
on this exam. Passing score is 55%. Each correct answer
scores one mark.
TOGAF 9 (Part-2):
This exam consists of 8 multiple choice questions which are based on
complex scenarios with gradient scoring. Passing score is 60%. The exam
is open book and a correct answer scores 5 points, second best answer
scores 3 points, and third best scores 1 point. Hard copy or PDF of the
applicable text book is provided by the test center.
Exam Duration: 150 minutes Exam Cost: USD 495 + Local Taxes
CERTIFIED
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SCRUM MASTER
Vital Stats
Certified Scrum Master is one of the most
popular and globally recognized certifications
offered by the reputed Scrum Alliance.
Industry Relevance
Project managers across industries
Product owners
Software architects
Developers
Testers
Coders
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Salary
According to payscale.com, a CSM professional
has a median salary of $112,000 a year. Also, a
Certified ScrumMaster earns 3% more than a
ScrumMaster.
Skills
A CSM must be proactive.
information
Eligibility Requirements
Although there are no set eligibility requirements for
certified scrum master, it is advisable to have some
understanding of the principles and possess working
knowledge of the overall scrum process. The candidate
must understand the individual roles of product owner
and development team.
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Vital Stats
A person with CISSP certification has the ability
to delimitate the architecture, innovations,
management or commands that define the
security of the business environment.
Industry Relevance
IT managers
Security consultants
Security analysts
IT professionals
Network engineers
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Salary
Salary survey conducted by a Certification
Magazine ranked CISSP as one of the top
best-paid credentials in IT.
Skills
Soft Skills
Access Control
Cryptography
Operations Security
Physical Security
Information Security
Legal Regulations
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Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of five years of full-time
security professional work experience in two or more of
the ten domains of the (ISC)2 CISSP Common Body of
Knowledge (CBK). They have to subscribe to the (ISC)2
Code of Ethics or four years of security work experience
in two or more domains along with a college degree.
Vital Stats
PMP is the most sought-after certification for
Project Managers offered by the reputed PMI.
Industry Relevance
Construction
Government
Public Sectors
IT
Manufacturing
Salary
According to PMI, Project Management is one of
the topmost skillsets in demand by organizations
across the globe. It is estimated that one-fifth of
the worlds total GDP-which is nearly 12 trillion-is
spent on projects. This creates a huge demand for
knowledgeable and skilled project managers. The
median salary for a PMP is $109,405
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Skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Time-Management Skills
Conflict-Management
Risk Management
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the certification program,
you need to have enough Project management
working experience.
Criteria:
Secondary degree with at least five years of project
management experience with 7500 hours leading and
directing projects and 35 hours of project management
education.
or
Four-year degree with at least three years of project management
experience, with 4500 hours leading and directing projects and 35
hours of project management education.
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Cost
At present, the examination fee is $405 (PMI member) and USD $555
(non-member).
DEVELOPER
Vital Stats
The Salesforce Developer certification is a
credential that bestows necessary skills and
knowledge of designing custom-made
applications and analytics while being aided by
declarative features of the Salesforce platform.
It is a certification that proves a professionals
ability to build specific data models, identify
business logic, design user interface and ensure
security for customized applications
Industry Relevance
The Salesforce Developer course suits all
professionals who are responsible for setting up,
configuring and maintaining Salesforce applications
in the organization. It is best suited for:
Sales Architects
Operations professionals
IT managers
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Salary
The Salesforce Developer earns an average
pay of $99,000.
Skills
Excellent written & verbal communication
Presentation Style
Research Habits
Listening Skill
Providing Solutions
Trust Building
Referral Maximization
Storytelling
Eligibility Requirements
Salesforce.com stipulates a minimum set of
requirements that all qualified candidates must
possess.
A degree in Business Administration or Computer
Applications'
Vital Stats
Information Technology Infrastructure Library
(ITIL) is a comprehensive set of IT service
management best practices aimed at achieving
cost-effective, high quality services and efficient
support by aligning business requirements with
IT services.
Industry Relevance
Operations Managers
Quality Analysts
IT Professionals
Salary
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of an
ITIL certified professional is $95,000.
Skills
Business Process Modeling
Database Management
IT Architecture
IT Security
Networking
Data Mining
Soft Skills
Eligibility Requirements
While there is no mandatory qualification for obtaining the
ITIL Foundation 2011 certification, candidates who apply
for this certificate are encouraged to have a minimum of 2
years of experience in IT service management. Knowledge
of core principles of service management is required.
Another requirement is the awareness of ITIL terminology
and the examination procedure.
Examination Format
The exam consists of 40 multiple choice questions per
paper. This closed book exam requires you to obtain
26 marks or 65% to earn the foundation certificate.
Passing this exam will earn you 2 credits.
Vital Stats
About 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created
every day and around 90% of the worlds total
data has been generated in the last two years.
Management best practices are aimed at achieving
cost-effective, high quality services and efficient
support by aligning business requirements with
IT services.
Gartner has predicted that there will be a need for 4.4 million data
scientists in 2015, but that only one- third of those jobs will be filled
by skilled employees.
Harvard Business Review has called Data Scientist the sexiest job of
the 21st century.
Industry Relevance
Big Data continues to be an exploding space with
tremendous job opportunities in:
Agriculture
Healthcare
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Manufacturing
IT
E-Commerce
Telecom
Retail
Digital
Public Sectors
Salary
The median salary for a data scientist is about
$95,000 per annum.
Skills
Technical Skills:
For working on real data, it is essential for data
scientists to work with languages like R, Python,
SAS, Hadoop, and more.
Non-Technical Skills:
Business Implications
Intellectual Curiosity
Effective Communication Skills
Problem Solving Skills
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Eligibility Requirements
Although there are no defined pre-requisites for taking up
certification training, it is important to brush up on a few
skills like Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, and
Statistics (basics).
Preferred Educational
Qualifications
The debate regarding the best qualification in order to
learn Data Science is still pretty much on. A few
experts claiming that a Bachelors degree with good
practical skills can do the trick, while others believe a
Masters degree or a PhD is needed to prove your skills
in this field.
In general, one will find a minimum of 80% of the data scientists with a
Masters degree and about 40% having a PhD qualification. The most common
fields of study are Mathematics and Statistics, Economics, Computer Science,
and Engineering, amongst others.
MARKETING
Vital Stats
Often referred to as online marketing, internet
marketing or web marketing, digital marketing
has gained popularity over the last decade. With
the advent of e-commerce websites, the scope for
a digital marketer has increased multifold.
Industry Relevance
Fresh graduates
Business owners
Web Designers
Web Marketers
Marketing Professionals
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Salary
The certification is a stamp of approval for domain
knowledge in the field of online marketing.
This enhances the job prospects of individuals
enabling them to gain entry in various Fortune
500 and Ecommerce companies like Amazon, Ebay
and other top organizations. A survey conducted on
Moz.org reported that the global average salary of online marketers is
$65,766 and Entry level salaries start at around $35,000. The average
salary for online marketers in the United States is $86,253. The job market
is very hot and there is a very strong demand to fill positions in the future.
Skills
Knowledge of Data Analysis
Content Marketing
Email Marketing
Data Visualization
Social Media
Technical Skills
Team work
Soft Skills
OMCP Certification
The highly-recognized industry standard for a certification in online
marketing is OMCP (Online Marketing Certified Professional). An OMCP
certification validates the members dedication to professional
development by considering the members active participation in
industry groups and events.
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Eligibility Requirements
OMCA Certification:
Passing score of 70% or greater on the OMCA exam
Secondary degree or equivalent (e.g., High School
diploma or Associates degree)
600 hours experience online marketing OR proof of
completion of an OMCP-Approved course within the
six months prior to your application
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OMCP Certification:
A For aspirants enrolling between February 28, 2015 and July 1, 2015:
And either
Passing an OMCP
Or
And either
The cost for the OMCA exam series is $225 and OMCP exam series is
$395 (fundamental exam + two electives).
Vital Stats
Certified Ethical hacker -also known as White Hat
Hacker- is a skilled professional who uses the
same methods and tools as a malicious hacker to
find and fix computer security vulnerabilities.
Industry Relevance
The Certified Ethical Hacker certification is best
suited for-
Security officers
Auditors
Security practitioners
Site administrators
Salary
According to Payscale.com, a Certified Ethical
Hacker draws an average annual salary of $68,314.
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Skills
Soft Skills
Effective Communication
Eligibility Requirements
To take up the CEH Exam, a candidate must have enrolled
for a CEH course at an EC Council Accredited Training
Centre (ATC) or prepared through self-study.
Official Training
A candidate must attend an official Instructor led
Training (ILT), Computer Based Training, (CBT),
online live training or academic learning.
Self-Study
In case a candidate wishes to take up the CEH Exam without official training,
he/she must possess-