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Cybersecurity 41%  \n2. Cloud Computing 29%  \n3. Analytics & Big Data 18%  \n4. Infrastructure as a Service 16%  \n5. Networking & Wireless 16%  \n6. Application Development 16%  \n7. Enterprise Architecture 15%  \n8. DevOps 15%  \n9. Software as a Service 13%  \n10. Leadership & Management 15%  \n[www.hocking.edu/](www.hocking.edu/)[ ](www.hocking.edu/)[www.hocking.edu/cyber-security-and-network-systems](www.hocking.edu/cyber-security-and-network-systems)[ ](www.hocking.edu/cyber-security-and-network-systems)[www.hocking.edu/website-and-application-development](www.hocking.edu/website-and-application-development)  \n[http://hocking.edu/apply](http://hocking.edu/apply)  \nPROGRAM MANAGER:  \nTASHA PENWELL  \nFACULTY:  \nJACOB BOOKMAN  \nTasha's Cell: 740-300-1684  \n*Source:Global Knowledge IT Skills & Salary Report  \nIT SKILLS & SALARY REPORT  \nG LO BA L K NOW L E DG E  \nSocial Media Certification  Cisco CCENT  \n Content Marketing Certification  CompTIAA+  \n Growth-Driven Design  CompTIAA+ Certification Security  \n CCNA Security  \n EC-Council  \n Python Certificate  \nFreelance Opportunities Average Salary  \n Social Media Consultant  Cisco- $80,607*  \n Marketing Consultant  CompTIA- $75,930*  \n Cloud Practitioner  \n Solutions Architect  \n Developer  \n SysOps Administrator  \n Solutions Architect  \nAverage Salary  \n AWS - $113,261*  \n App Dev & Programming- $98,072*  \n Cloud - $103,102*  \n Web Development- $98,910*","cbCaium7GoshV4ea","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaium7GoshV4ea","pdf",340035,"English","# Top 10 IT Challenge Areas\n## Salary Benchmarks by Certification\n## Program Contact Information","[{\"question\":\"What are the most challenging areas for employers to find qualified IT talent?\",\"answer\":\"Cybersecurity is the top challenge at 41%, followed by Cloud Computing at 29% and Analytics \\u0026 Big Data at 18%.\"},{\"question\":\"Which specific IT certifications and roles are associated with high average salaries?\",\"answer\":\"Professionals with AWS certifications earn an average of $113,261, while roles in Cloud specializations average $103,102 and App Development \\u0026 Programming positions average $98,072.\"},{\"question\":\"Who can be contacted for more information regarding these IT programs at Hocking College?\",\"answer\":\"Interested individuals can contact Program Manager Tasha Penwell or Faculty member Jacob Bookman, as well as visit the official Hocking College website for application details.\"}]","IT Skills and Salary Report - Analysis of Industry Trends | PDF",1789886093]