Certification is useful for a number of reasons. It has a variety of benefits in and out of work, from improving career prospects to aiding self-improvement. Here's our top reasons why you should certify and what benefits it can give you.
(1) Our number one reason for certification is that it can improve career prospects and in turn your salary expectations. Those with certifications and degrees once they have got their foot in the door, tend to climb further up the career ladder than those without. Over time a certification can double your income, making it a worthwhile investment in your future.
(2) A certificate, which may need to be renewed (notably CompTIA certificates from January 2011), can be shown to demonstrate that you are refreshing your skills and knowledge almost as quickly as technology changes. Although, it may cost more to renew certifications, the benefits outweigh the cost, as an up to date employee is far more valuable than someone who is not keeping up with the times.
(3) Certification for many can increase confidence in self and their work performance. It's not easy to pass a certification and anyone who undertakes one deserves to feel a little smug and confident about their achievement.
(4) Certification opens up more doorways than just career prospects, as for many it allows access to the certification community. This is useful in a number of ways, as it can open up job opportunities (through networking), the possibilities of friendships and can help you get the direct help you need for job or certification reasons.
(5) By certifying, you have the opportunity to improve your skills and knowledge, which is not just important to prospective employers but self-development too. A challenge is often good for developing self-knowledge, enabling you to develop more than just your work related skills.
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