The decade of technology and technological skills is here. This fast-growing domain has provided a wide set of opportunities for all to expand their knowledge and earn from the same.

The unprecedented arrival of the pandemic not only pushed the entire world to a forced lock down; but it also shaped the transition of almost every aspect of human existence into the technological realm. Be it an increased dependency on gadgets for getting daily chores done to relying on computers, mobile phones and internet for connecting with other human beings, our lives are now more Information Technology dependent than ever before. Adding services like healthcare access, banking, and commerce to the list has made the IT sector home to lucrative and very high paying job opportunities.

When you land a job, your credentials have the power to speak up for you. These credentials outline your abilities and help you get where you need to go.

And just like other fields of expertise, certifications are becoming increasingly necessary in the IT sector too. According to reports from edX and the Linux Foundation 72% of hiring managers reportedly claimed they would be more willing to hire a candidate who held a certification.

Additionally, 88% of managers say they would pay to get their current workers a certification that can add to their skills.
While there are hundreds of mixes available, here are a few you can give a go and explore to help augment your career in the right direction:

AWS Certified Solution Architect (professional):
With almost every organization taking their data transfer and storage to cloud-based solutions, cloud architects are in high demand to skillfully craft the dense, complex networks necessary for the same. It is as much a technical role as it is a creative one.
Length: 180 minutes to complete the exam
Cost: 300 USD
Format: 75 questions, either multiple choice or multiple response
Languages offered: English, French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified Chinese, and Spanish (Latin America)

Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer
A data engineer is no less than a magician, who uses the existing machine learning models into creating data driven solutions for the contemporary problems. The Google Cloud certification for professional Data Engineers is recommended with industry experts with at least 3 years of experience and is valid for 2 years.
Length: 2 hours
Cost: $200 (plus tax where applicable)
Format: Multiple choice and multiple select taken remotely or in person at a test center
Languages offered: English, Japanese

CISM – Certified Information Security Manager
From security governance to program, incident and risk management, a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification opens up a plethora of opportunities for cyber security professionals.
Length: 4 hours
Cost: $575
Format: MCQs
Languages Offered: English, Chinese Simplified, Japanese, Spanish