Certifications employers ask for

What each credential is, who issues it, the exam, the careers and jobs that require it, and the Walnutcraft course that prepares you for it.

Management

PopularPMPProject Management Institute (PMI)The most recognised project management credential in the world, asked for in senior delivery roles across IT, construction and consulting.PopularScrum MasterScrum.org or Scrum AllianceThe entry credential for agile delivery, expected of anyone running sprints in a software team.IIBA ECBA / CBAPInternational Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)The recognised credentials for business analysts, from entry level (ECBA) to senior (CBAP).

Cloud

PopularAWS Cloud PractitionerAmazon Web ServicesThe first AWS certification, proving you understand cloud concepts, core services, security and pricing.PopularMicrosoft AZ-900MicrosoftThe entry certification for Microsoft Azure, the cloud most Indian IT services companies run for their clients.PopularAWS Solutions Architect AssociateAmazon Web ServicesThe most held AWS certification worldwide, for people who design and run workloads on AWS.

Data

PopularGoogle Data Analytics CertificateGoogle, delivered on CourseraThe most popular entry credential for data analysts, covering the full analysis process with spreadsheets, SQL, R and Tableau.PopularMicrosoft PL-300MicrosoftThe certification for Power BI, the reporting tool most Indian companies use, and the one data analyst job descriptions name most often.

Infrastructure

PopularCCNACiscoThe standard networking credential, valued in cloud support, network and security roles.

Security

PopularCompTIA Security+CompTIAThe baseline security certification asked for in SOC analyst and security operations roles worldwide.PopularCEHEC-CouncilThe best-known offensive security certification, covering how attackers work so you can defend against them.

Software

PopularISTQB FoundationISTQB, through national boardsThe global standard for software testers, asked for by almost every IT services company.

Language

PopularGerman B2Goethe-Institut or telcThe German level required for recognition as a nurse and for most regulated professions in Germany.PopularOETCambridge Boxhill Language AssessmentThe English test written for healthcare professionals, accepted by nursing regulators in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and the UAE.

Healthcare

PopularNCLEX-RNNCSBNThe licensing exam for registered nurses in the United States and Canada, and now accepted in Australia.PopularNMC registration (UK)Nursing and Midwifery CouncilThe two-part test of competence that lets an Indian nurse practise in the NHS.PopularAHPRA registrationAustralian Health Practitioner Regulation AgencyThe registration every nurse needs to work in Australia.

Marketing

PopularGoogle Ads CertificationGoogle, through SkillshopFree certifications from Google that marketing employers expect on a digital marketer's profile.

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