Certification goals for 2016

joeswfc

joeswfc wrote: »

Currently working on MCSE Messaging, I passed MCSA windows server 2012 a couple of months ago so I just need 2 more exams to get the MCSE.
Hopefully will pass the first of these two early on in 2016 then the other by September. Then either take a break or upgrade my MCSA to 2016 (depending on when the exams are released/what material I can find on it)

Got my first exam passed already, passed 70-341 yesterday the first MCSE messaging exam. 1 more to go then I have my target!

fmitawaps

CCNA Routing & Switching, and CCNA Data Center. Maybe make a start on CCDA or CCNA Wireless after that.

Baptista

ITIL MALC
PRINCE2 Foundation
PRINCE2 Practitioner
ISACA CISA

Maybe:
ISACA CRISC
TOGAF

krishnabagla

ITIL SOA
ITIL MALC
Security+
CCNA (R&S)
CCNA Security
AWS SysOps Associate
MCSA - Server 2012
MCSA - Private Cloud

Savant_36

Windows 10 Specialist
MCSA Server 2012

Then maybe Linux+ and/or CCNA if there's any gas left in the tank.

Piers

MCSA Server 2012: Have 74-409 option already, and my 70-411 re-write Feb. 2 so I feel like I'm halfway

Also, a really cool looking job came up in my company yesterday for server admin, but they want SharePoint and/or Lync certifications, and that's the second type of job like that in the last 6 months with similar requirements, so if the 70-410 goes well I will probably delve into that

Cache_Money

thomson2708 wrote: »

Storage + , Netapp , EMC certs

Storage+ was permenantly retired by CompTIA.

My goals for 2016 are for sure:

EMC ISM v3
EMCPE for VMAX

and hopefully:

VCP-DCV6

I'd also like to start poking around Amazon's offerings and start learning Python.

jesusriles

2016
January – April: Finish my master degree
May – August: CCNA Routing and Switching

2017
January – April: EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker
May – August: CCNA Security
September – December: Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

Not sure if it's easy to accomplish this or I need more time for some of this certifications, but anyway I'll do my best to achieve this goals.

Pishof

2016:
VCP6-DCV Delta - Upgrade from VCP5
Renew MCSE 2012: Server Infrastructure - I am hoping the virtual academy option comes out before my exp. in August.
VCAP5-DCA

2017:
VCAP6-DCV Design - Finishing out the learning path to earn:
VCIX6-DCV

joeswfc

Piers wrote: »

MCSA Server 2012: Have 74-409 option already, and my 70-411 re-write Feb. 2 so I feel like I'm halfway

Also, a really cool looking job came up in my company yesterday for server admin, but they want SharePoint and/or Lync certifications, and that's the second type of job like that in the last 6 months with similar requirements, so if the 70-410 goes well I will probably delve into that

You have probably done the sensible thing by doing 74-409 instead of 70-412 if you aren't wanting to get the server infrastructure MCSE, 70-412 was really tough and took me 3 attempts and 8 months to pass! ... Good luck with passing 70-411 on your second go!
Once you get your MCSA, if you say you are working towards either of the MCSE's you mentioned this might help you. The job I have now, I got it because I had almost finished my MCSA, so if they see you are working towards it they might take it into consideration

v1ral

2016 Certs:

SEC+
MSCA
VCA

NetworkNewb

NetworkNewb wrote: »

CCNA: Sec
CISSP
and hopefully get into a work-study program so I can do a SANS course...

Thinking of adding CCSP (from ISC2) in here... My manager was talking about this cert and how our company is planning on moving some things to "the cloud"[h=1][/h]

Mooseboost

Altering my goals for the year. Originally I was pushing for the CCNP, but since we are more of a Juniper shop I am shifting my focus. I intend to come back to the CCNP, but my NA doesn't expire until 2018 so I feel like I have plenty of time. My current plan is Security+. JNCIS-SEC, then see where I am at in the year. I don't think I have enough experience yet to shoot for the CASP. After the JNCIS I may go back to Cisco or study (but not take) for the wireshark exam since we run a lot of packet captures here.

dave330i

CISSP, 2x VCAP/VCIX & VCDX. Guess I should start studying. Too bad CISSP puts me to sleep.

No_Nerd

I have the following lined up for 2016

1 ITIL V3 Found
2. CISSP
3. CEH
4. CCNA
5. Graduate with MBA and Start MS

Mutata

Something... My problem is that I work with literally everything and lack the drive to sit on a single topic for more than a week. /Sigh

manchild

My goals for 2016 are...

1. Learn Python
2. Work more with Ansible
3. Start my CCIE studies
4. Start documenting my progress.
5. Maybe branch off towards CCNA Wireless

thatguy67

thatguy67 wrote: »

Change of plans! I will keep the CCNP:R&S, but instead further my MCSA to an MCSE. I will also try to get the VMware delta exam in there, probably towards the end of 2016.

lol. I made this when I accepted my first job offer. I've since switched and my focus will be on network engineering/firewalls and some Linux. So I've changed according to my sig.

hiddenknight821

You guys amazed me! With my busy life as it is, I'll just put down only one cert goal for 2016 as I can't find justification to do more: RHCSA

jonwinterburn

2016 is going to be my busiest study year yet!

Last week I completed ISO 27001 Lead Implementer course and exam.
First week of March I'll be taking ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course and exam.
First week of May I'm sitting HCISPP exam (HealthCare security cert from ISC2).
May-October I do my first module of MSc. Computing (Information Security & Forensics), which will be Digital Forensics.

Higgsx

I' taking SANS GCIH onDemand course, I have 116 days left and I hope I pass the exam
Probably my next certification will be OSCP I don't know yet.

MillKat

Was thinking CCNA and COMPTIA+ and maybe IT essentials

firemike314

CASP (25 March)
CISSP (Fall)
Maybe CEH (Fall)
Start Graduate school MSISO Masters of Science Information Security Operations

nkoladoo

Target for this year:
CISSP
OSCP
CCNP Security

EngRob

GCIH (Complete)
GPEN
Finish WGU Bachelors
Begin WGU Masters
eCPPT

gkca

RHCE (Complete)
VCP6: DCV (need to re-certify by the end of 2016)
A+ (in progress, WGU)
Security+ (WGU)
Project+ (WGU)

teddywallace

Mta
mcsa 2012

joelsfood

Passing the CCIE was obviously the main goal, and somewhat at a loss since passing that, as everything else seems to pale in comparison. But I still have to get two more certs this year for my annual goals, no matter how much work CCIE was. So I'm thinking Security+ and MCSA 2012, and then use my free test pass at Cisco live to make a second attempt at CCDA

sufius

My family will be happy next year when I slow down a little.

2016

• A+ (complete)
• NW+ (in progress)
• GREM (in progress studying)
• GCIH (course scheduled)
• WCNA (for the heck of it) [Wireshark]
• ENCE (Encase forensics)
• CCENT or CCNA (if time)
• Continue on Masters

2017

• GCFA (computer forensics)
• GNFA (network forensics)
• finish off Masters Degree
• INCOSE SE exam (possibly)

Cerebro 2.0

2016

• ITIL Foundation (Passed)
• ITIL Intermediate
• ITIL Expert