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With\u00a0a difficult\u00a0job market\u00a0in 2012, certifications are a must for IT employment and here are the certifications to have this year:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1.\u00a0 MCITP: Windows 2008 R2 Server Enterprise Administrator<\/a> <\/strong>This certification provides the information on how to install, maintain, and manage the Windows 2008 R2 Server Operating System.\u00a0 The recent upgrade to the Windows 2008 R2 provides significant enhancements in many areas including virtualization.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0 MCITP: Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Support Administrator<\/a> <\/strong>This certification provides the knowledge to install, maintain, and manage the Windows 7 Desktop operating system.\u00a0 This new operating system has many advantages over XP and Vista, and has been extremely well received in business and personal desktops.<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0 MCITP: Exchange 2010 Server w\/Messaging<\/a> <\/strong>This certification provides the knowledge to install, maintain, and manage the Exchange 2010 Server for eMail processing (and Outlook interface).\u00a0 This knowledge will include the related messaging aspects of eMail communications.<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0 MCITP: SharePoint 2010 Administrator; MCPD: SharePoint 2010 Developer\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Sharepoint is hot, and the SharePoint 2010 Developer need is extremely high. There are many job opportunities and advancements available for SharePoint knowledgeable and certified individuals. \u00a0Check out what SharePoint can do for your organization here:\u00a0http:\/\/content3.catalog.video.msn.com\/e2\/ds\/bb1c3fbe-18e8-41a4-b4b2-eb0ef9145cdd.wmv<\/a><\/p>\n 5.\u00a0 Cloud Computing Certifications\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>Cloud technology creates new opportunities and job roles, but it also impacts current ones. \u00a0We recommend that you start by building skills that apply to both on-premise computing and cloud computing. If you already have on-premise skills, you can enhance your skill set to include cloud computing. \u00a0Check out the Cloud Certification Skill necessary here: http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/learning\/en\/us\/certification\/cert-cloud.aspx<\/p>\n 6.\u00a0 CISSP<\/a> <\/strong>This certification provides the basis of security knowledge in 10 major areas.\u00a0\u00a0 The content is all theory and covers each area well with in-depth discussions on each area. \u00a0High DOD requirement for Directive 8570.01M<\/p>\n 7.\u00a0 SCCM – System Center Configuration Manager<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>System Center Configuration Manager 2007 comprehensively assesses, deploys, and updates your servers, clients, and devices \u2013 across physical, virtual, distributed, and mobile environments. Optimized for Windows and extensible beyond, it is the best choice for gaining enhanced insight into, and control over, your IT systems. \u00a0The newer version available later in 2012 will have enhanced skills and feature.<\/p>\n 8.\u00a0 Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator<\/a> <\/strong>This certification provides the knowledge to examine the effects on networks and systems that have been infiltrated and penetrated by hackers.\u00a0 Examination of what has happened, what areas have been affected, and what courses of action need to be taken.\u00a0\u00a0 Police investigators are especially warranted to have such skills today.<\/p>\n 9.\u00a0 PMP<\/a> <\/strong>PMI’s certification provides the skills and abilities to manage large projects with critical paths, critical dates, available resources, and track the progress of the project from inception to completion.<\/p>\n