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In today's business environment many companies or other large organizations prefer to use off the shelf software solutions for key parts of their computer or network infrastructure. These readily available commercial products can meet the institution's needs without the costs and time associated with developing software solutions from scratch. Employees who have vendor certifications for various software products have demonstrated their familiarity and expertise with those products. By completing a vendor certification program for a critical software product you enhance your skill level and value to your employer. In many cases additional vendor certifications in key systems lead to increased responsibilities and higher pay.

Education and Career Opportunities in Vendor Certifications

While the actual vendor certifications are only available from each specific vendor, there are many vendor certification training programs that will prepare you for the certification test. Vendor certification programs are typically available with both in-person and on-line learning options available. This allows you to enroll in the program that works best for you. Successful completion of a vendor certification training program should prepare you for the actual test administered by the vendor itself.

Some job titles where vendor certification programs may be appropriate include:

  • Network and Computer Systems Administrators - Mean annual Salary $70,930
  • Database Administrators - Mean Annual salary $74,290
  • Computer Programmers - Mean Annual salary $74,690
  • Computer Systems Analysts - Mean Annual Salary $80,430
  • Computer Software Engineers, Applications - Mean Annual Salary $90, 170

Employees who have completed a vendor certification program that is valued by their employer typically receive more pay than employees without the vendor certification.



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