http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/server-virtualization/vmware-certified-professionals-command-higher-salaries-report-shows/ A SearchServerVirtualization.com blog Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:55:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/server-virtualization/vmware-certified-professionals-command-higher-salaries-report-shows/#comment-1396 IT Training Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:31:41 +0000 http://servervirtualization.blogs.techtarget.com/2008/04/21/vmware-certified-professionals-command-higher-salaries-report-shows/#comment-1396 Thanks for the statistics... It is a well known fact in the IT job industry that updating your knowledge through a plethora of IT certifications helps you in commanding a higher salary from your employer. Thanks for the statistics… It is a well known fact in the IT job industry that updating your knowledge through a plethora of IT certifications helps you in commanding a higher salary from your employer.

]]> http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/server-virtualization/vmware-certified-professionals-command-higher-salaries-report-shows/#comment-1395 Rich Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:53:27 +0000 http://servervirtualization.blogs.techtarget.com/2008/04/21/vmware-certified-professionals-command-higher-salaries-report-shows/#comment-1395 Most of the industry certifications do not require a $1k class to get certified like VCP does. I am all for keeping current with technology and certification but a self study path to certifications should be an option. Most of the industry certifications do not require a $1k class to get certified like VCP does. I am all for keeping current with technology and certification but a self study path to certifications should be an option.

]]> http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/server-virtualization/vmware-certified-professionals-command-higher-salaries-report-shows/#comment-1394 Joe Foran Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:58:18 +0000 http://servervirtualization.blogs.techtarget.com/2008/04/21/vmware-certified-professionals-command-higher-salaries-report-shows/#comment-1394 Hi Larry - That's a good observation (and I think it explains the large initial spike in the British chart from 2005/2006). What I think counters that somewhat is that across the charts, all of the certifications are treated equally with regards to experience levels and existing salary. Somebody with lots of experience going into the CCEA level program, or the RHCA program, is going to have the same impact on the overall numbers as somebody going to get their VPC. Hi Larry - That’s a good observation (and I think it explains the large initial spike in the British chart from 2005/2006). What I think counters that somewhat is that across the charts, all of the certifications are treated equally with regards to experience levels and existing salary. Somebody with lots of experience going into the CCEA level program, or the RHCA program, is going to have the same impact on the overall numbers as somebody going to get their VPC.

]]> http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/server-virtualization/vmware-certified-professionals-command-higher-salaries-report-shows/#comment-1393 Hannah Drake Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:28:38 +0000 http://servervirtualization.blogs.techtarget.com/2008/04/21/vmware-certified-professionals-command-higher-salaries-report-shows/#comment-1393 I think it ties into staying on top of your career path to remain competitive among other applicants if you apply for a new job -- if applicant one has VCP certification, but other than that has the same credentials as applicant two, a company is most likely going to go with applicant one. Joe Foran and I chatted about this when I interviewed him about the value of the VCP-- check it out here: http://searchvmware.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid179_gci1277567,00.html# I think it ties into staying on top of your career path to remain competitive among other applicants if you apply for a new job — if applicant one has VCP certification, but other than that has the same credentials as applicant two, a company is most likely going to go with applicant one. Joe Foran and I chatted about this when I interviewed him about the value of the VCP– check it out here:
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]]> http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/server-virtualization/vmware-certified-professionals-command-higher-salaries-report-shows/#comment-1392 LarryP Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:52:31 +0000 http://servervirtualization.blogs.techtarget.com/2008/04/21/vmware-certified-professionals-command-higher-salaries-report-shows/#comment-1392 I can recall when the same analysis started to be reported about the "value" of the MCSE certification. What is missing from any of these charts is the average income of the same person before and after they achieve the certification. Any gain in average income could easily be accounted for by highly experienced (and paid) industry veterans gaining the cert. I can recall when the same analysis started to be reported about the “value” of the MCSE certification. What is missing from any of these charts is the average income of the same person before and after they achieve the certification. Any gain in average income could easily be accounted for by highly experienced (and paid) industry veterans gaining the cert.

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