Video Title: 8 Boring But High Paying Certificates For Remote Jobs
Channel: Learn with Lukas
Speakers: Lukas
Duration: 10:05
Introduction
This video presents eight relatively mundane but lucrative certifications leading to high-paying remote jobs. The speaker emphasizes the high demand for these skills due to a lack of awareness among potential candidates.
Key Takeaways
Bookkeeping Certificate: A surprisingly stable and always-in-demand field, requiring only a few weeks to six months of training. Entry-level positions start at $50,000 per year.
ADP Payroll Specialist Certificate: High demand due to the significant cost of payroll mistakes to businesses. Pays between $55,000 and $85,000, with senior roles exceeding $60,000. The job is repetitive but stable.
Microsoft Excel Certification: Though many possess basic Excel skills, a certification helps stand out for remote data entry positions ($40,000-$55,000). The speaker notes the changing nature of the work, with new AI tools like Copilot becoming integrated.
Uni Lever Supply Chain Data Analyst Certificate: High demand due to the potential cost of supply chain disruptions. Pays between $65,000 and $90,000 per year. The specialization offers a competitive advantage.
Regulatory Compliance Specialization: High pay ($75,000-$100,000, with senior roles reaching $150,000) due to companies' significant losses from compliance failures. The job mainly involves following checklists and reporting issues.
Google IT Support Certificate: High demand given the time wasted by companies due to tech problems. Pays $50,000-$70,000. The certificate covers troubleshooting, customer service, and cybersecurity. Many roles involve email or chat support, not phone calls.
Salesforce SDR Certificate: The speaker clarifies that SDRs (Sales Development Representatives) focus on identifying interested customers, not closing deals. Pays $50,000-$85,000, with some high-level roles exceeding $100,000.
Software Testing and Automation Certificate: Essential for preventing software failures, with pay ranging from $70,000-$100,000 (six figures for automation testers). The work is described as boring but stable and in high demand.
