Top IT Certification Courses with Best Scope and Career Growth in 2018

 Technology is a broad concept which has arrived with the vast career growth options in 2018 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The jobs in IT are supposed to increase by 32 percent by 2018. Being the highest economical sector as per the GDP, IT sector provides ample of new trending career options for job seekers and freshers.

Top IT educational qualifications which a student must have-

  • BE or B.Tech / M.Tech degree in engineering
  • BCA / MCA
  • Sc in Computer Engineering / M.Sc in Systems Management
  • Diploma / PG Diploma in Computer Science

Below are the top IT certification courses that could help you to get the best job opportunities in 2018-

Top IT Certification Courses with Best Scope and Career Growth in 2018

1. CCIE Security

If you want to kick start your career in Network Security and get highest paid salary package then must opt CCIE Security certification course which is the best IT certification course option for mastering in network technologies.

CCIE [Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert] Security Integrated Course is the highest paid, most prestigious and demanded IT Certification course offered by Cisco systems. The course mainly deals with network security and cyber security experts who have the knowledge and skills to architect, engineer, implement and troubleshoot technologies using Cisco technologies.

CCIE Security Course includes 2-hours written exam which covers network security concepts and 8-hours lab exam.

Things You’ll Learn-

  • Network Designing using Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls, IPS Systems, Iron Ports and ISE Servers.
  • Network Implementation
  • Network Security using Iron Port, IPS Systems, VPN technologies and much more.

Career Scope and Job Growth of CCIE Security

The scope and growth of CCIE in India is very vast in the ever growing technology. Countries like USA, China, India, etc. are IT/Networking hubs of the world where the demand of CCIEs are very high. IT giants such as- Cisco, TCS, Orange, HCL, Accenture, Aricent, IBM, etc., accept CCIE certified professionals with open arms. So, if you want to get settled in abroad, this certification can be your visa to the foreign countries!!

Eligibility for CCIE Security

The aspirants should be graduate or postgraduate from any stream (B.Tech/BCA/ MCA is preferable).

Salary Package

The starting salary of a CCIE Security Engineer in India would be starting from Rs. 6 LPA. After 5 years of experience in the same field, then the net salary would be 15-20 LPA of a candidate.

Job Roles Offered

  • Network Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Network Security Specialist

2. Java

Java is an object-oriented programming language developed by Sun Microsystems which is based on latest methods of analyzing, designing and developing web applications using Java technologies. The certification offers global certification from Java that’ll provide you a competitive edge in the IT job market.

Things You’ll Learn-

  • Managing data using MySQL
  • Markup language & JSON
  • Fundamentals of Java
  • Object oriented programming with Java
  • Introduction to cloud computing
  • UI/UX for responsive design
  • Web development
  • Project & technology upgrades

Career Scope and Job Growth of Java

Once you pursued this certification, you can become a good java developer. This field offers good career opportunities and promotes good career opportunities for enthusiasts to build career in the field of software development and programming.

Eligibility

Candidates with B.Tech/ BCA/ IT (Computer Science) degrees can pursue this course. However, the basic knowledge of Java programming, and languages like C, C++ are essential.

Salary Package

The starting salary would be from Rs 2.5-3 LPA. If a candidate has 5 years of experience in Java, then the net salary would be Rs 10 to 12 LPA.

Job Roles Offered

  • Java developer
  • Java Web Developer
  • Java Web Master
  • Java Video Gram Programmer
  • Web Software Engineer

3. CCIE Routing & Switching

Just like CCIE Security Course, CCIE Routing and Switching is the highest level of certification in networking offered by Cisco systems. This expert-level certification is mainly based on- planning, operating, troubleshooting complex networks and converged network infrastructures and make you eligible for job roles related to Cisco networking.

Things You’ll Learn

  • Network Designing
  • Monitoring & Troubleshooting complex networks
  • Network infrastructure and many more.

Career Scope and Job Growth in CCIE R&S

The scope of CCIE R&S is evergreen as it offers vast career opportunities to its aspirants who wish to give a brilliant kick-start of their career in networking. IT companies like- Aricent, Wipro, Cisco and many other welcome CCIEs with open arms offering the best salary packages in the IT industry.

Eligibility

The candidate should have B.Tech/BCA/ MCA qualifications. Other streams candidates can also pursue.

Salary Package

The salary would be starting from Rs. 4-5 LPA. If a candidate has 5 years of experience in the same field, then the net salary would be 16-18 LPA.

Job Roles Offered

  • Network Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Network Administrator
  • IT Manager
  • Network Specialist
  • Principal Network Architect

4. Web Development (PHP Framework)

This course deals with- designing, development, production and web apps strategies. If you wish to make a career in Web Development, or thinking of establishing your own web designing firm, then this course would be the perfect course option for you to start with.

Career Scope and Job Growth in Web Development

After the course completion, you can work in a web designing company as a web developer or as a freelancer.

Eligibility

Students with B.Tech/ BCA qualifications or even from non-technical background can opt this course. However, knowledge in computer programming is still mandatory.

Salary Package

Salary of a PHP developer is starting from Rs 2-3 LPA. If a candidate has relative 5 years of experience, the net salary would be 8-10 LPA.

5. Oracle

Oracle Certification ratify your skills and make you expertise in networking technologies using the Oracle DBMS. Oracle certifications are among the most respected credentials in the IT industry with the highest paid salary packages in the IT industry.

Oracle certifications courses include

  • Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)
  • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
  • Oracle Certified Master (OCM)

Career Scope and Job Growth in Oracle

This certification course offers the highest paid jobs in the IT industry. The Oracle certified professionals gain access to online resources and the certification can afford you increased job security in your current position.

Eligibility

Students with B.Tech/ BCA qualifications or even from non-technical background can opt this course. However, knowledge in computer programming or coding is mandatory.

Job Roles Offered

The Job profiles offered to an Oracle Certified individual includes- Architect, Consultant, Database Developer, Apps DBA, and Java Developer etc.

6. Digital Marketing Courses

This course has been arrived with its vast concept of digital marketing techniques such as- SEO, PPC, Social Media Marketing, Web Analytics, Content Marketing, Email Marketing and Mobile Marketing. The course will master you on various social platforms such as- YouTube, Ad Words, Google Analytics, Facebook, and Twitter. This course is totally different from traditional marketing. This course enable promoting brands and anything via internet or using more forms of electronic media.

Career Scope and Job Growth in Digital Marketing

Pursuing this certification, you can become a digital marketer and ultimately become a manger with the varied experiences from one organization to another and this course enable you to get expert in- formulate, plan and implement digital marketing strategies with marketing strategy modules.

Scope in digital marketing is booming not just in India but all parts of the world. The word digitalization has been arrived with its vast career options. Our Prime Minister has been actively promoting the idea of Digital India. PM Modi’s digital India campaign gained massive popularity. The initiative of Government of India is aimed at providing easy services to its natives.

Eligibility

Candidate with an excellent command over communication skill in English, internet/ website knowledge, can opt this course.

Salary Package

The starting salary in Digital marketing is Rs 2-3 LPA.  After 5 years of experience in the same field, then the net salary would be 7-9 LPA.

7. Mobile App Development Courses

Mobile app development is based on the study of app designing for smartphones. With mobile app development services, iPads, smartphones, and tablets, more and more professional mobile app developers, companies will have a competitive edge in popularizing and promoting their brand, product or services at a global level.

Here are the topics which you’ll be accomplished after the course completion

  • Comprehend Apps, Website, and Marketing
  • Create Mobile Web Services
  • User Interface Designing for Mobile Devices
  • Comprehend IOS Platform
  • Use Appcelerator Titanium
  • Employ Mono touch & Mono for Android

Career Scope and Job Growth in Mobile App Development

This scope will enable you to work as an App developer and after gaining more experience in the same field, you may work as a project manager, handling multiple app development projects.Web Designing is a promising career opportunity which displays immense scope for interested candidates.Web Designers are also required in the media Industry like news or advertising agencies or even in the education industry developing educational websites.

Eligibility

A candidate must have knowledge of programming languages such as- C, Java, and C++ or C #. If you’re going for Apple then you should have the knowledge of Objective-C and for Android apps; you have to be proficient in Java.

Salary Package

The basic salary of a Mobile app developer starts from Rs 2-3 LPA. If a candidate has 5 years of experience in the relative field, then the salary package which he would be offered would be Rs 7-8 LPA.

So, these were the top IT certification courses which you can pursue either after the completion your graduation, post-graduation or after completing your high school. However, among all of the IT certification courses, these were the best certifications which offer the best salary packages in the IT industry with the better job growth options.

Nidhi Pandey
About Nidhi Pandey

 

Hello! I’m Nidhi Pandey working with Network Bulls‘ team since 2 years in Technical Content Writing. My expertise lies in topics related to Cisco Routing & Switching, Juniper Netscreen Firewall, F5 Load Balancer, Riverbed WAN Optimization, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Real Time Network Designing &Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring Tools and Ticketing Tools. I am pleased to be a part of such a great organization which aims at building the future of students by providing world-class training.

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