IT Certifications

[clinton]

Hi All

I am looking at the points required to immigrate to New Zealand (lovely place).

My question is this ,are IT industry certifications a source of getting points in the qualification process ,I dont have a degree but have a MCSE and a CCNA as well as a couple of other qualifications like VCP .

Can anyone shed any light on whether I would get points for this ?

Thanks
Clint.

[Parus]

Hi All

I am looking at the points required to immigrate to New Zealand (lovely place).

My question is this ,are IT industry certifications a source of getting points in the qualification process ,I dont have a degree but have a MCSE and a CCNA as well as a couple of other qualifications like VCP .

Can anyone shed any light on whether I would get points for this ?

Thanks
Clint.

hi Clint,

As per NZ immigration official website you can claim like this:
Qualifications
40 points: recognised level 4-6 qualification (e.g. trade qualification, diploma)
50 points: recognised level 7 or 8 qualification (e.g. bachelor degree, bachelor degree with honours)
60 points: recognised level 9 or 10 post-graduate qualification (masters degree, doctorate)

I think your certifications would come under this section [40 points: recognised level 4-6 qualification (e.g. trade qualification, diploma)]

best of luck

Parus

[cappuccino]

Hi All

I am looking at the points required to immigrate to New Zealand (lovely place).

My question is this ,are IT industry certifications a source of getting points in the qualification process ,I dont have a degree but have a MCSE and a CCNA as well as a couple of other qualifications like VCP .

Can anyone shed any light on whether I would get points for this ?

Thanks
Clint.

No, sorry but these certificates won't get you the points.

[zua76]

You need the degree

[farhanahmad]

yeah i also don't think these certifications are of any use for gaining points for NZ immigration. Degrees are must.

[Karen Phillips]

Hi. At this time, vendor certification in IT does not get you points. However, it can mean that you meet the criteria specified on ANZSCO - depending on the exact occupation. For some IT jobs, a number of years' experience can substitute for the qualification. Hope this helps!

[nzdream46]

Hi. At this time, vendor certification in IT does not get you points. However, it can mean that you meet the criteria specified on ANZSCO - depending on the exact occupation. For some IT jobs, a number of years' experience can substitute for the qualification. Hope this helps!

Hi Karen,

I have 10+ experience in IT industry as senior engineer. Will I get absolute skilled shortage area bonus points, if I hold MCSE which was gained in 2008.

Thanks,
nzdreamer.

[jeremylee99]

Hi Karen,

I have 10+ experience in IT industry as senior engineer. Will I get absolute skilled shortage area bonus points, if I hold MCSE which was gained in 2008.

Thanks,
nzdreamer.

Hi there,

If you are holding a degree which is related to your work experience a bonus points will be awarded to you. MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer ( someone who has passed exams about the Microsoft Windows operating system, related desktop systems, networking, etc.) Those CCNA, CCIE, etc are only a plus if you are applying a job in NZ.

Regards,