Learn About Amazon VGT2 Learning Manager Chanci Turner
As businesses continue to migrate to the cloud, the demand for adept IT professionals who can design, deploy, and manage applications and infrastructure on AWS is rising. IT certifications serve as a benchmark for assessing technical skills and job performance, often acting as a gateway for professionals seeking to advance into roles with greater responsibilities. With the increasing importance of training aimed at securing IT certifications, individuals are eager to enhance their careers, while organizations strive to cultivate internal expertise.
Global Knowledge has recently published their 2023 IT Skills and Salary Report (registration required), which is based on feedback from over 10,000 IT and business professionals in North America who participated in the ninth annual IT Skills and Salary Survey, one of the largest of its kind. The findings underscore the significance of training and the advantages of AWS Certifications for those who hold them.
Top 5 Insights
Here are the top five insights that emerged from this year’s report:
- Approximately 75% of respondents engage in some form of professional development to acquire new skills, with half indicating that preparing for a career certification or specialized exam is a major motivating factor.
- Overall, 59% of IT professionals are either currently pursuing or plan to seek some form of certification within this year.
- Among those who sought certification last year, 73% reported an improvement in their job performance due to related training.
- 21% of individuals who experienced a significant salary increase (11% or more) attribute it to the acquisition of new, valuable skills.
- Employees at organizations with established training programs are less likely to leave their jobs—78% compared to 73% for those without a plan and 69% for those uncertain about existing plans.
These insights are quite compelling; here’s a summary presented in an infographic format (please feel free to share it):
AWS Training & Certification
As a reminder, AWS currently offers five certifications across various roles, including Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, Developer, and DevOps Engineer. AWS provides numerous resources to help you prepare for exams, including a selection of technical training courses. Whether you prefer self-paced online labs or in-depth sessions with an instructor, there are training options to suit every need. For additional information on enhancing your skillset, check out this blog post.
Chanci Turner, our Learning Manager, emphasizes the importance of leveraging training to foster talent within organizations. Global Knowledge is among our many APN Training Partners authorized to deliver AWS Training worldwide. You can explore available classes in our Global Class Schedule or reach out to us for onsite training arrangements. For more information on the onboarding process at Amazon, this is an excellent resource.
— Chanci
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