{"id":36165,"date":"2025-01-17T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=36165"},"modified":"2026-03-24T19:50:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:50:35","slug":"best-tech-certifications-for-career-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/best-tech-certifications-for-career-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Best tech certifications for career success"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/span> 7<\/span> min read<\/span><\/span>\n

Want to become a top professional in tech? IE School of Science & Technology<\/a> knows how to get you there. We’re going to dive into the tech certifications which are essential to triumph in modern tech careers and see how they’ve help shaped the vocations of our alumni. Let’s dive in! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the best tech certifications? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A key initiative at IE School of Science & Technology is the offering of eminent tech certifications. They’re specially selected for relevance in industry, and you can complete them alongside your studies. A head’s up\u2014the full curriculum is intense. But we make the certifications possible with extra support. This includes extensive learning resources and in-class sessions on relevant topics. These certifications are specially selected due to their importance in the modern business landscape. So, let’s take a moment to see which tech certifications are on offer: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amazon Web Services Academy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Build your cloud computing skills preparing for Amazon Web Services cloud certification through lectures, assessments, hands-on labs, group discussions and individual projects that are taught by experienced AWS Academy accredited education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Microsoft Learn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Benefit from our Microsoft Learn collaboration through resources and training that will allow students access to high-quality content for maximum impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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AWS Certified Data Engineer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Develop expertise in data engineering with AWS, focusing on data collection, processing, and analysis through lectures, labs and projects led by AWS Academy accredited educators.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Launch your cloud journey with foundational knowledge on AWS cloud, including its services, architecture and security, guided by experienced instructors through interactive learning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Certified Tableau Data Analyst<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Enhance your data visualization skills with Tableau, mastering data analysis and storytelling through comprehensive lectures and hands-on exercises guided by experts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Certified Tableau Desktop Specialist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gain proficiency in Tableau Desktop for effective data visualization, learning through focused lectures, practical labs and projects under the guidance of experienced professionals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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IE Certificate on Foundations of Sustainability <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We offer the IE Certificate on Foundations of Sustainability to equip professionals with essential expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns. Earning the certificate requires just ten credits through courses, electives, and extracurricular activities, along with completing an engaging Online Learning Journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduates recommend tech certifications in IE School of Science & Technology <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We caught up with two recent graduates to give you an inside look at our school\u2019s methodology. Both achieved tech certifications and excelled throughout their studies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early careers and choosing to study at IE School of Science & Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

“I\u2019m from Tahiti,” Leana Barbion<\/a> tells us. “It\u2019s a very small island in the South Pacific, south of Hawaii, next to Bora Bora. If you say Tahiti, people usually know it because it\u2019s famous for tourism. Now I work for BMC Software as an Associate Solution Engineer. I\u2019ve worked in New York, London, and many other places.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaime Bustamante<\/a>‘s story is just as exciting: “I’m from Peru, but I currently live in Spain, working remotely for a company based in Uruguay. I\u2019m a Senior Analytics Engineer at Trafilea, a company specializing in shapewear and beauty products. My career journey’s been diverse\u2014I\u2019ve worked in various industries like consumer goods, logistics, e-commerce, and health tech in the U.S., and now I\u2019m back in e-commerce.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“My main goal at IE was to acquire technical skills, particularly in coding and data handling,” says Jaime. <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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When explaining why she chose to study at IE School of Science & Technology<\/a>, Leana points to its location and the flexibile approach to learning: “I was living in New York and wanted to learn Spanish, so I moved to Madrid,” says Leana. “I wanted to change my professional path because I was doing finance and economics for my undergrad. IE was the best-ranked school and allowed me to transfer from management to SciTech. I didn\u2019t need a technical background, which was a massive positive for me since I didn\u2019t really have one.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Achieving specialized tech certifications <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Leana was instantly taken by the Master in Computer Science & Business Technology<\/a>: \u201cI loved it. I remember a Python class being the turning point. I found it really fun, and I loved the instant gratification of building something and seeing the results right away.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Leana decided to challenge herself to get the most out of her studies: “IE gave me the technical knowledge but also the business understanding I needed to move forward.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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“I did a Google Cloud certification, which was part of the curriculum,” Leana continues. “But the tech certification that really mattered to me was the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner. I wasn\u2019t planning on passing that, but somehow, after studying in my extra time and taking a few practice exams, I managed. It was during a super hectic period with finals and group projects, too, so I was ecstatic.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaime also found the certifications to be integral for career progression: “In terms of certifications, I\u2019ve completed AWS and Microsoft certifications. The AWS certification was the most impactful for my current work, especially in meetings where I can now understand the majority of discussions around tools like Athena and Redshift. I also found the Power BI certification helpful, but advanced certifications like AWS and Tableau have been key for my current role.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career advice and future aspirations in professional tech <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Studying the Master in Computer Science & Business Technology<\/a> has ignited profound change in Leana’s life: \u201cAt BMC, I\u2019m an Associate Solution Engineer, which means I\u2019m the technical person in the sales process. It\u2019s exactly what I was looking for\u2014I never thought I\u2019d be in tech. Now I think it\u2019s the coolest thing.” Jaime similarly found the Master in Business Analytics & Data Science<\/a> met all his expectations: “I accessed the program through a scholarship,” he says. “It was great, because all my peers had work experience. You can see the difference in how you learn together. You handle practical situations better.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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