20 top best certifications to have in business

Continuing education is courses that let you develop your knowledge and skills in a specific area. LinkedIn learning or Udemy is a popular way to take classes and stay current professionally. One reason that courses are often taken is to keep current in a profession.

Jane Kellogg Murray is a senior editor for Indeed's Career Guide, and she wrote an article in November 2020 titled “The 20 Most-Requested Certifications by Employers in 2020

Her article identified the certifications most frequently included in new job postings over the past year. While many in-demand certifications are healthcare-oriented, you'll also find in-demand tech, warehouse, and hospitality credentials.

  1. CPR certification

  2. BLS certification

  3. Certified nursing assistant

  4. ASE certification

  5. ACLS certification

  6. First Aid certification

  7. ServSafe certifications

  8. Certified medical assistant

  9. Scrum master certification

  10. PALS certification

  11. Forklift certification

  12. BC/BE

  13. PMP certification

  14. Child Development Associate certification

  15. ARRT certification

  16. Pharmacy Technician certification

  17. NRP certification

  18. Home Health Aide certification

  19. CompTIA Security+ certification

  20. CISSP