Demand for systems administrators is expected to increase by 27% through 2016. With the right training, your IT career could benefit from this trend. Industry-recognized certifications, such as the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), can help attract potential employers. If you'd like to add the MCSA certification to your resume, take advantage of online courses to prepare for the four qualifying exams. Put in your study time and in a few years you could be reaping the rewards -- median earnings for systems administrators topped $60,000 in 2006.