Certification Goals for 2017
amcnow
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Here's the link for 2016 certification goals.
http://www.techexams.net/forums/general-certification/115660-certification-goals-2016-a.html
The last post was back in August. Given that and this year nearing its end, I figured now's a good time for this thread.
I'm studying for CAPM now, and will sit for the exam in January. I'm seriously considering CSSLP after that (assuming my CISSP endorsement application is processed before then
). I may cap it there (in favor of re-entering and finishing my masters program at WGU).
Anyone else have plans for 2017?
http://www.techexams.net/forums/general-certification/115660-certification-goals-2016-a.html
The last post was back in August. Given that and this year nearing its end, I figured now's a good time for this thread.
I'm studying for CAPM now, and will sit for the exam in January. I'm seriously considering CSSLP after that (assuming my CISSP endorsement application is processed before then
). I may cap it there (in favor of re-entering and finishing my masters program at WGU).Anyone else have plans for 2017?
WGU - Master of Science, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Completed: JIT2, TFT2, VLT2, C701, C702, C706, C700, FXT2
In Progress: C688
Remaining: LQT2
Completed: JIT2, TFT2, VLT2, C701, C702, C706, C700, FXT2
In Progress: C688
Remaining: LQT2
Aristotle wrote:For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.
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Linux+
MCSA: O365
ccsp
2017 goals:
GCIH: Live training set for January, test 3-4 months later.
OSCP: will most likely be on my own dime, but something I've wanted to do for a long time.
2017: Cisco CCENT followed by CCNA; Linux Essentials; eLearnSecurity eJPT. These will be my top priorities. After that, I'd like to work on the Linux+ and maybe CCNA: Security. I will also go back and take the CompTIA CSA+ if I don't end up passing the beta exam I took. At the time I took the beta, I was in the middle of studying for my Network+ and had not yet even started preparing for the Security+.
2017: PMP , CEH,CEH FI,CCNA,CCNA Security, CAP
Security+ (second shot on January)
CCENT or CCNA (maybe on March)
For the moment.
Already passed: Oracle Cloud, AZ-900
Taking AZ-104 in December.
"Certs... is all about IT certs!"
Either way I'll be doing a lot of review and CBT's.
I'll most certainly be looking at this thread for review.
In between, maybe a Microsoft exam or few.
Focusing on security in 2017.
CCNA Sec
CCNA R/S
Linux+
Project+
Maybe try to squeeze in MCSA 2012 and some wire-cutting certifications (CWNA, CCNA:W, etc)
May do CCSP and MCSA for to beef up my digital badge collection.
2017: WGU MBA: ITM, PMP, CSM, AWS
Currently Working On: Microsoft 70-761 (SQL Server)
You do realize that if one technical resource was to obtain even one of these certifications in a calendar year they would be deemed as successful.
Exactly!
I finished non of my technical certification goals for 2016 . . Hoping to at least pass ITIL Foundation by year end.
For 2017 the Plan is:
eWPT (I paid for it already, lab time expires in June).
eCPPT (I paid for it already).
ITIL Foundation(If I fail to pass this year).
CobIT 5 Foundation [Maybe].
CIA (Certified Internal Auditor .. a long long looooong shot).
Yea, a lot IT folks are lazy outside of work when it comes to improving their skills from my experience and I like to think most the people here don't fall into that category. Or else they wouldn't be here. The average person might find it successful to get just one. Who likes to be just average though?
I decided not to upgrade my MCSA:7 since it was useless for me, I decided to also not renew my CompTIA certs since I find it's a waste of money for me now. I also decided not to renew my VCP5-DCV and not go after RHCSA. I did however do my OSCP.
That said, for 2017, I'd like to have the CISSP which I already started studying for. I'm just planning to take programming classes so I can take the OSCE maybe by the end of the year.
*Bachelor's of Science: Information Technology - Security, Master's of Science: Information Technology - Management
Matthew 6:33 - "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."
Certs/Business Licenses In Progress: AWS Solutions Architect, Series 6, Series 63
I'm starting a new job in two weeks that will drive the bulk of what I pursue from here on out (will be GRC, management focused).
For 2017 my goals are:
GPEN (Studying for now and will be attempting in January. It's more for my personal interest and what I want to be my secondary skill set).
CCSK (February)
CSM (February/March)
CISM
CISA
CRISC
(Thankfully with ISACA's new CBT and open scheduling I can knock out these back to back to back)
Non-cert Goals:
Learn Python
Learn Linux/Bash
Currently Working On: Python, OSCP Prep
Next Up: OSCP
Studying: Code Academy (Python), Bash Scripting, Virtual Hacking Lab Coursework
Oh... and world domination
Blog: www.network-node.com
You might have some competition with Pinky and the Brain. Just sayin.
That sounds like a plan!
Someone gets the CISSP in a calendar year that's far from average or the OSCP.
I get your point though and by no means am I belittling people for getting tons and tons of certifications. It takes different types to make this world interesting.......