What Are the Benefits to Becoming Certified?

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Becoming certified is the best way to support your industry because you help set the bar of excellence and ensures that skills required are validated by an industry benchmark.

• Professional confidence - Certification can lead to an increase in responsibility, as well as, better judgment and decision making in the workplace. It can also mean increased job security as your skills and experience are validated.
• Increase in Job Satisfaction - Research shows that becoming certified can increase your job satisfaction. Certified individuals garner a higher sense of achievement of their knowledge and expertise gained from experiences working in the IT industry.
• Specialized Knowledge - Demonstrating a level of competency in specific software, topics, and industry best practices will establish your credibility in the IT field.  Additionally, it has also been shown to increase the efficacy in job performance.
• Professional Advancement - Certifications show a commitment to the IT profession and they can help you stand out from your peers. In terms of professional development, the opportunity to refresh your skills and stay relevant is essential.

Wherever you are on your certification journey, be it just dipping a toe in or ready to dive in headfirst, there is data to support the return on investment in validating your skills and experience with a technical certification.

Best of luck on your journey!