Let’s face it: Sooner or later every single one of us needs to spend some time (voluntarily, or simply because we are obligated to do so) to learn how to use new IT tools. Postponing it or avoiding it is not a viable solution, since IT training is an on-going process that concerns us all.
But what about Certification, the step that follows?
It seems that chasing a certification is so much more than just a piece of paper (or a digital badge). Here are the top 7 reasons why you should invest in getting your next IT Certificate, the sooner the better:
- Improved skills and quality of work
The newly acquired skills and knowledge will be used in the workplace right away, thus improving your overall quality of work, effectiveness and efficiency, while minimizing your mistakes. - A powerful proof
Having gone through the training is one thing and having consolidated and acquired these extra skills is another. A certification is an impartial third-party acknowledgment of your expertise, so holding it is not only a proof of your skills, but also extremely useful when it comes to submitting your resume and becoming more competitive than other candidates. - Increased income
It’s not just your imagination. Surveys prove that IT professionals in both US and EU earn more and once completing the certification were awarded with either a promotion or a pay rise. Apart from that, more certifications translate to even higher salary. - Better prospects
Not only will a certification have a positive effect on your salary, but also it will improve your chances of finding a new, interesting job in the field of your choice with greater responsibilities. No business practice remains intact from the technological advancements, therefore, identifying yourself as an employee with adaptability is a very important and competitive skill. - Invest in life-long learning
Continuous learning means continuous improvement. A certification is a proof of your devotion to learning new skills and improving your existing ways of working, as well as your interest in new technological advances that can be applied in your workspace. Since continuous learning is a voluntary process to which you commit, it is interpreted as a clear indicator of your commitment to your profession. - You learn your own level of skills
Although it is important to be able to prove it to everyone else, it is even more important to know your own level of skills, yourself. Knowing what you can do highlights your individual set of competences and improves your self-confidence. More importantly, however, knowing what is there to learn next gives you a better understanding of technology and future learning paths that you can follow to improve your skills even more. - Recognition from other professionals
Certifications represent the professional recognition from the professional community you are part of. Certified professionals expect increased recognition from their peers, as a reward for walking the extra mile of certification.
Although the road to a certification may seem tough and frustrating, there are tools you can count on, to prepare you adequately for the day of the exam.
TEST4U is a valuable partner to help you achieve your training and certification goals. Since it was first released in 2003, TEST4U has helped more than 700.000 candidates achieve their professional goals.
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