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Certifications that raise your pay

• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

  The single most recognized networking credential in the country.

• Cloud certifications

  Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Networks now reach into the cloud, and people who understand both sides get paid more.

• Security+ or the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

  Security is where the money went. The CISSP needs five years of experience before you can hold it.

• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)

  The next rung up, for people who want to stay technical instead of managing.