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Many Information Technology Jobs Require Certifications

Perspectives | Sep 14, 2021
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There Are A Good Number of Jobs In Information Technology That Require Certifications, Especially Without A Bachelor’s Degree

 

While certifications and degrees do not always play the same roles in information technology (IT) as they might in some other professional fields, there are still a sizable amount of jobs in information technology that require them. There are even more jobs within IT that candidates become better positioned for with certifications, to demonstrate their knowledge base. There are some jobs in information technology that will require degrees, but there are also jobs available for people looking to work in the field of IT without needing a Bachelor’s degree, as a minimum.

Our research partner, Burning Glass, has compiled specific data to feature the actual amount of jobs within the information technology industry that require certifications. And, the percentage of IT roles that require certifications is…


As you can see, over a quarter of the jobs in the information technology field require a professional certification of some sort, for those with less than a Bachelor’s degree. These can include certifications for roles in design, user testing, security, user experience, project management, cloud computing, and programming. The IT industry is constantly growing and changing, with new advances and areas of special interest being developed all of the time. It is a terrific field for those who like to feel as though they are on the cutting edge of new and exciting advancements.

There are many roles and career paths within the large professional field of information technology, and there are lots of jobs suited to all different personality types and interests, too. If you think a job in IT might be for you, check out some of Stride’s Career Prep options to learn more!

And, if you are interested in learning even more about the top entry-level jobs in information technology (IT), be sure to check out the Stride Insights article here!

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