If you are serious about building a successful career in the IT field, then you should definitely consider earning one or more IT certifications. Depending on the area you are interested in, there are a number of options. Certification let others know that you are knowledgeable and hold 
specific expertise. Below are just some of the more popular and in demand IT certifications that are available.
Training classes ensure that you pass the certification exam, so be sure to look into those as well. Not only do they prepare you to pass the exam , but they also provide some real hand-on experience through course labs, and other exercises.
Networking Certifications
- MCSE: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
- CCNP: Cisco Certified Network Professional
- RHCE: Red Hat Certified Engineer
- CompTIA Network+
- CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator
Information Security Certifications
- CompTIA Security
- GIAC Security Essentials
- CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker
- CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- CISM: Certified Information Security Manager
Virtualization Certifications
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5 – Data Center Administration (VCAP5-DCA)
- Citrix
- RHCVA: Red Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator
- Oracle Virtualization
- IBM
Programming Certifications
- MCSD: Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer
- ZCE: Zend Certified Engineer
- ACE: Adobe Certified Expert for Developers
- Oracle (Sun) Certified Java Credentials
- Google Apps for Business Certification
System Admin Certifications
- Microsoft MCSA & MCSE
- Linux Professional Institute Certifications
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
- HP Accredited Systems Engineer & Certified Systems Engineer
- CompTIA Server+
Web Certifications for IT Pros
- Adobe Certified Expert
- MTA: HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals
- Zend Certified Engineer PHP 5.3
- Mark Lassoff’s Bargain Certified Web Developer
- W3Schools Web Certifications: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and More
Cloud IT Certifications
- CompTIA Cloud Computing Essentials
- MCSE: Private Cloud
- VMware VCP – Cloud
- HP ASE: Cloud Architect V2
- Certified Cloud Technology Professional
Telecommunications Certifications
- Cisco CCNA Voice & CCNP Voice
- CTNS: Certified Telecommunications Network Specialist
- CIPTS: Certified IP Telecom Network Specialist
- RCDD: Registered Communications Distribution Designer
- CCNT: Certified in Convergent Network Technologies
Wireless Networking Certifications
- CWTS: Certified Wireless Technology Specialist
- CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator
- Cisco Wireless Certifications
- SANS GAWN: GIAC Assessing & Auditing Wireless Networks
- iNARTE WDCP: Wireless Device Certification Professional
Computer Hardware Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- ACMT: Apple Certified Macintosh Technician
- CompTIA Server+
- CWTS: Certified Wireless Technology Specialist
- BICSI ITS Technician
Help Desk Certifications
- HDI Customer Service Representative
- ACSP: Apple Certified Support Professional
- iET Service Desk Analyst & Service Desk Manager
- MCSA: Windows 8
- Test-Based Help Desk & Tech Support Certs
Project Management Certifications
- PMP: Project Management Professional
- CAPM: Certified Associate in Project Management
- CompTIA Project+ Certification
- MPM: Master Project Manager
- CPM: Certified Project Manager Certification
Database Certifications
- OCP: Oracle Certified Professional
- ICCP CDMP: Certified Data Management Pro
- Microsoft SQL Server Database Certifications
- IBM Information Management Cert.
- MongoDB NoSQL Certifications
Linux Certifications
- CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI
- Linux Professional Institute Certifications
- Novell/SUSE CLA, CLP & CLE
- Red Hat RHCSA, RHCE & RHCA
- Oracle Linux OCA & OCP
IT Governance Certifications
- ITIL Expert Certification
- ISACA CGEIT Certification
- ISACA CRISC Certification
- GRCP Certification
- BCS IT Governance & InfoSec Foundation