Internationally Recognized IT Certifications

Last Updated on October 10, 2022

There are many advantages to be gained from obtaining one or many globally recognized IT certifications. Usually, they come with increased compensation and a potential promotion, but they also command respect from peers and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment.

New possibilities and opportunities that were previously out of reach may also emerge due to your new-found knowledge and skills, and sometimes these opportunities make it necessary to relocate. You want your hard work to be valued and acknowledged, so making sure that your certifications are recognized at your new prospective location is important. Below we’ve listed some popular internationally recognized IT certifications.

Microsoft Certifications

The software and technologies provided by Microsoft are recognized worldwide. So, getting a certification in their technologies will let people around the globe know that you’ll be able to provide them with the expertise that they require for managing their systems.

CISCO (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE)

Most of the world’s networks run on some networking technology provided by Cisco. Having the knowledge to keep these networks running smoothly is highly valued and universally recognized.

CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+)

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) offers several certifications that are based on industry knowledge and are less brand-specific. They provide prospective employers with the verification that the certificate holder has demonstrated their proficiency in working with various areas of computer technology. Sign up for our CompTIA certification training to begin your career in IT!

Apple (ACSP, ACTC)

Many of the world’s computers also run on Apple technology. This is especially true for businesses involved in computer graphics, design and video production. This certification will give you the ability to provide your skills to a more specific area of the IT industry.

CISSP

This certificate is designed to inform employers that you have experience dealing with proprietary information and deep security needs and is specifically designed to be recognized across borders.

Citrix Certification (CCA, CCP, CCE)

This certification proves that you have the necessary knowledge to build, deploy and maintain Citrix solutions. These certifications cover applications, networking, mobility and virtualization technology provided by Citrix.

Oracle (OCA)

The Oracle Certified Associate certification is an entry level certification that is considered a prerequisite to more advanced certifications. With a large percentage of the businesses around the world using Oracle for their backend data storage, it is a good way to show that you can support their technology.

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

This certification is especially valuable to companies who are seeking to strengthen their security. An ethical hacker is a professional at finding security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in computer systems that could be exploited by black hat hackers.

Adobe Certification

With technologies for photo and graphics editing, web page design, and PDF technology, Adobe has become one of the largest desktop publishing software companies. An Adobe certification proves that you are proficient in these technologies and a valuable team member that can lead new product innovation.

Amazon Web Services

This online retail giant ships products to the far ends of the globe and provide a marketplace for people around the world to sell their goods. Being able to leverage the knowledge of how to integrate with AWS will provide a company with the ability to expose their goods to a much larger audience.

ITIL

The Information Technology Infrastructure Library or ITIL is a set of detailed practices for IT professionals focussing on business IT services. It’s considered a method of “best practices” that highlights important elements that can help businesses quickly and efficiently achieve service levels while keeping up with key changes and concepts.   

Tableau

Tableau is an interactive data visualization software that can create analytics from multiple data sources. As a business intelligence tool, it can help users create vibrant, interactive visuals like charts, graphs, and dashboards. A certification in Tableau will not only show your skills as an analytics pro, but it will also help your company to anticipate new concepts based on visual data.

To learn more about these internationally recognized IT certifications or to learn more about how you can obtain one, contact us today! ONLC can help you find the perfect certification solutions for your current or future jobs.