Whether we're talking in a team meeting or presenting in front of an audience, we all have to speak in public from time to time. We can do this well or we can do this badly, and the outcome strongly affects the way that people think about us. This is why public speaking causes so much anxiety and concern. The good news is that, with thorough preparation and practice, you can overcome your nervousness and perform exceptionally well. This article explains how!

Now is our chance. Yes... our turn to complain. Think hard. When you're managing a project, what really grinds your gears? What bothers you and makes you want to blow your top? What behaviors or actions, questions or issues show up and really drive you crazy? Think hard now... this is your chance to gripe about them.

Well, keep thinking and I will share my personal top five (in no particular order)

Introduction

Which mainstay certifications should be in your list of credentials? What's the next up-and-coming certification? This article will help you answer both questions by providing a review of the 15 top-paying certifications. I've provided a brief description of each, as well as the average salary each certification commands based on the 2016 IT Skills and Salary Survey conducted by Global Knowledge in the fall of 2015. Since the survey was distributed nationwide, variations exist based on where you work, your years of experience and the type of company you work for.

Top 15 Methodology

To qualify for this year's list:

A certification had to have at least 100 survey responses to ensure that the data was statically accurate. The affiliated certification exam had to be available as of the writing of this article.

Some certifications may pay more than those listed but were excluded from this article due to a low number of survey responses or lack of future availability.