{"id":41432,"date":"2020-06-09T14:44:01","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T10:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/?p=41432"},"modified":"2025-11-21T13:18:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T09:18:28","slug":"msp-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/blog\/msp-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Top MSP Certifications in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

The nationwide lockdown has many people going up the wall during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, you can reduce the boredom by keeping yourself occupied. How about getting a certification? It will not only be a better use of time, but it will also make you more marketable. Getting a certification can keep you focused on your career goals and validate your newly acquired skills.<\/p>\n

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Role-based cloud MSP certifications for MSPs<\/h2>\n

Role-based certifications eliminate the guesswork involved in picking the right skill set. Whether you\u2019re a developer or DevOps engineer, a beginner, or an industry veteran, you will find this categorization more practical.<\/p>\n

As the scope of cloud technology grows, there is a need for qualified professionals for each major provider. Since its inception in 2006, AWS has continually introduced new offerings over the years. It now offers over 175 fully-featured services. Azure and Google clouds have followed suit and are quickly launching competing services. While traditional knowledge in a particular field is still useful, these role-based MSP certifications from major cloud providers will show your dedication to a prospective client or employer.<\/p>\n

Developer<\/h3>\n

AWS Certified Developer<\/a>
\nGoogle Cloud Professional Cloud Developer<\/a>
\nAzure Developer Associate<\/a><\/p>\n

Cloud Architect<\/h3>\n

AWS Certified Solutions Architect<\/a>
\nGoogle Cloud Professional Cloud Architect<\/a>
\nAzure Solutions Architect Expert<\/a><\/p>\n

DevOps Engineer<\/h3>\n

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer<\/a>
\nGoogle Cloud Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer<\/a>
\nAzure DevOps Engineer Expert<\/a><\/p>\n

Further reading<\/span> Cloud Certifications Guide: AWS vs. Azure and More<\/a><\/p>\n

Specialty Certifications for MSPs<\/h2>\n

If you want to improve in a particular field, you can opt for specialty certifications. Because of the different implementation of computer systems, these certifications are often vendor-specific.<\/p>\n

Sysadmin<\/h3>\n

System administrators are responsible for the reliable server operation of a company. Arguably, this job role is slowly evaporating from the corporate arena as cloud technology becomes more prevalent. However, there are situations where sysadmins are still needed; for example, a company utilizing a hybrid cloud -- a combination of public cloud and an on-premise private cloud.<\/p>\n

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These are some certifications you can explore:<\/p>\n

Red Hat Certified System Administrator<\/a>
\nMicrosoft Certified Solutions Expert<\/a>
\nOracle Linux System Administrator<\/a>
\nCompTIA Server+<\/a><\/p>\n

Further reading<\/span> Best System Administrator Certifications for 2024<\/a><\/p>\n

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Network Admin Handbook<\/div>\n
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Virtualization<\/h3>\n

By simulating different machine environments from a single system, virtualization has made computing flexible, cost-effective, scalable, secure and reliable. This makes it a smart solution for big and small organizations alike. Since its mainstream adoption over a decade ago, virtualization has never looked back in terms of growth. This makes it an incredibly valuable skill for any IT professional to have.<\/p>\n

VMware Certified Professional<\/a>
\nMicrosoft Certified IT Professional: Virtualization Administrator<\/a><\/p>\n

Storage<\/h3>\n

With the evolving computing infrastructure, storage implementation has become more complex. Also, making data readily available while protecting it from numerous threats is a challenge for any organization. Demand for professionals that have validated knowledge and skills in this area is only natural. Here are some of the popular storage certifications you can get:<\/p>\n

EMC Storage Administrator
\nIBM Certified Storage Specialist
\nHPE Master ASE - Storage Solutions Architect<\/a><\/p>\n

Security<\/h3>\n

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many companies to be more dependent on sub-secure networks. If experts are to be believed, this is going to be a new reality for some time to come. While security rarely loses the spotlight, this is an excellent time for you to brush up your skills. Here are a few MSSP certifications<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Certified Information Systems Security Professional<\/a>
\nCompTIA Security+<\/a>
\nCertified Information Security Manager
\nCertified Ethical Hacker<\/p>\n

Preparation resources<\/h2>\n

Once you have pinned down the right MSP certification, you need to decide how you\u2019re going to prepare for it. Picking a course for your certification should be weighted heavily towards your personal learning style. As different people absorb information differently, you shouldn\u2019t hesitate to reject a highly rated course that doesn\u2019t work for you. Do away with decision fatigue with these popular learning resources, some of which even offer a free trial:<\/p>\n