When it comes to bringing people and systems together, networking is often required to make all the right connections and technologies work. However, there's a lot more than just networking involved in telecommunications certifications and the technologies they cover. Here we cover a variety of certifications, including classic telecommunications and telecommunications networking. Our top five picks include a Telecommunications Certification Organization (TCO) credential, as well as an intermediate routing specialist certification from Nokia that recognizes professionals who deliver both residential and business communication services.

You will also read about engineering-oriented communications certifications such as the Internet Protocol Engineering Professional (IPEP), the iNARTE Telecommunications Engineer, and a distribution credential from the Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI), originally a building trades association. The BICSI certification is in such high standing that, for some job roles, it's a Department of Defense requirement.