Seven reasons why a certification from a recognised vendor is important for an IT professional:
You will earn more money!
According to Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine’s 2004 salary survey, 51% of professionals reported pay increases as a direct result of getting certified, and 25% of these received raises of over 10%. Surely a smart investment decision.
You will have more career opportunities!
Better skills equals better jobs.
You will earn more respect!
In addition to increasing your skills, knowledge and salary, you can also earn healthy amounts of respect from both peers and management by getting IT certified.
You will increase your skills and knowledge!
Money and career opportunities are great benefits of getting certified; but sometimes it’s easy to forget that the main goal of training and certification is to increase skills and knowledge.
You will get your foot in the door!
Whether you’re new to the IT industry or you’re a seasoned professional, IT certification makes you more marketable and gives you the credentials to land your dream job.
You will have more job security!
When times are tough, arm yourself with the right skills.
You will have a passport to travel!
Skilled IT professionals are in huge demand worldwide! Take a certification course, take a ticket to travel.
The strong demand for IT professionals worldwide - and the opportunities that demand presents for those looking for jobs - is perhaps the biggest catalyst in the rise in certification. Even the most difficult certification requires far less preparation time or financial investment than a four-year degree in computer science. Certification can give an individual a quick introduction to the IT industry and the newest technologies, as well as an advantage in the job market.
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