Few areas within the IT industry have seen the kind of growth that cloud computing has. As a result, many IT professionals are now seeking cloud-specific certifications. Here is an overview of what is currently available to help you figure out which certification are best for you. 2013 is here and as we look back at 2012, few areas within the IT industry have seen the kind of growth that cloud computing has experienced. If your company is locked into a specific cloud service vendor then choosing which IT certification to get may be simple. However, because cloud computing comes in many flavors and is still in its infancy, deciding which cloud certification to get is difficult for many IT professionals. To help you figure out what vendor offerings are out there and where to begin, CIO.com has put together a list of currently available cloud certifications. This list isn’t all-inclusive, simply because the cloud computing market is in a state of transformation. Please add any certification we may have missed to the comments section. For more information: Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge certification For more information: CompTIA Cloud Essentials certification For more information: EMC Cloud Infrastructure and Services certification For more information: EMC Cloud Architect (EMCCA) IT-as-a-Service Planning and Design certification For more information: EMC Cloud Architect (EMCCA) Virtualized Infrastructure Specialty certification For more information: EXIN Cloud Computing Foundation certification For more information: HP Accredited Technical Associate – Cloud certification For more information: HP Accredited Solutions Expert – Cloud Architect certification For more information: IBM Certified Solution Advisor – Cloud Computing Architecture certification For more information: IBM Certified Solution Architect – Cloud Computing Infrastructure certification For more information: Microsoft MCSE – Private Cloud certification For more information: Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud X2-2 Certified Implementation Specialist certification For more information: RackSpace Hosting CloudU Certificate For more information: Salesforce.com Certified Service Cloud Consultant certification For more information: Salesforce.com Certified Administrator certification For more information: Salesforce.com Certified Advanced Administrator certification For more information: Salesforce.com Certified Force.com Developer certification For more information: Salesforce.com Certified Force.com Advanced Developer certification For more information: Salesforce.com Certified Sales Cloud Consultant certification For more information: Salesforce.com Certified Technical Architect certification For more information: Arcitura Certified Cloud Professional certification For more information: Arcitura Certified Cloud Technology Professional certification For more information: Arcitura Certified Cloud Architect certification For more information: Arcitura Certified Cloud Security Specialist certification For more information: Arcitura Certified Cloud Governance Specialist certification For more information: Arcitura Certified Cloud Storage Specialist certification Related content brandpost Sponsored by Freshworks When your AI chatbots mess up AI ‘hallucinations’ present significant business risks, but new types of guardrails can keep them from doing serious damage By Paul Gillin Dec 08, 2023 4 mins Generative AI brandpost Sponsored by Dell New research: How IT leaders drive business benefits by accelerating device refresh strategies Security leaders have particular concerns that older devices are more vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. By Laura McEwan Dec 08, 2023 3 mins Infrastructure Management case study Toyota transforms IT service desk with gen AI To help promote insourcing and quality control, Toyota Motor North America is leveraging generative AI for HR and IT service desk requests. By Thor Olavsrud Dec 08, 2023 7 mins Employee Experience Generative AI ICT Partners feature CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification sets the standard for establishing Scrum theory, developing practical applications and rules, and leading teams and stakeholders through the development process. By Moira Alexander Dec 08, 2023 8 mins Certifications IT Skills Project Management Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe