According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to grow by 16% between now and 2016, creating over 40,000 new jobs. Add that to the six-figure median annual salary (over $101,000 in 2006), and this is an attractive career path for IT professionals. You can give yourself a leg up over the other job seekers by earning an industry-recognized credential, such as the Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD). Online courses can help you prepare for the MCSD tests from the comfort of home.