Benefits of Technical Certification
Posted by Pavel Kovalev [Programming, Software Development, Web Design] on February 19, 2010 in Software Development
A technical certification can do a lot for your career and for you personally.
The number one reason is to earn more money. This is fairly obvious. Salary surveys continuously demonstrate that certified individuals most likely earn more money than their non-certified peers. For example, a recent survey by Redmond magazine showed that 43 percent of respondents reported getting a salary increase as a result of their certification.
Also if you're in competition with others for a job, having a certification can give you that needed boost. An employer can see that you're serious about your career, and willing to put in extra time and money to get certified.
If you're self employed as an IT consultant or analyst, having certification to back up your work experience can be crucial in getting new clients. Those companies will know that you have a certain level of knowledge, and will look at your resume more favorably.
In addition to everything said above, it’s a great feeling to pass a test, and to eventually earn a certification feels even better. It can be a real confidence-builder to gain a credential; that confidence should translate into better job performance.
And the last, but still very important point – you can hang it on your wall. Doctors and lawyers delight in hanging their advanced degrees on their walls, so why not you? You can do the same, showing the world that you've got special skills.
