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Certification recognized worldwide
A key tool in establishing expertise and value is holding a
certification that is recognized worldwide. Certifications show that the
professionals holding them have the knowledge, commitment and discipline
to achieve specially defined standards and keep their expertise
up-to-date.
Enterprises, employees and the business community all benefit from
certifications because they signify personal growth, achievement, career
progress, initiative and professional knowledge.
Organizations around the
world seek individuals who are able to distinguish themselves through
professional achievement, which can come in the form of being able to
demonstrate the knowledge and application of state-of-the-art practices
and to adhere to professional standards.
Employers
and employees alike have found that training and IT certification can
foster a mutually rewarding relationship. Organizations that encourage
certification among their IT staff report it promotes customer loyalty
and increased productivity.
 Big
four reasons to get certified
·
Prove
Your Value to Employers
Managers usually don’t know the technology as well as those
who use it. A certification gives you instant credibility that helps
you show what you know with documented verifiable evidence of your
skill.
·
Earn
More Money
Certified professionals earn an estimated 10-20 percent more
for high-demand skills. You save money too, by conveniently finding out
where your weaknesses are, thereby eliminating the guesswork about where
to focus your professional development.
·
Gain Self
Confidence
Conveniently find out how your skills rank compared to the
industry. Also, gain confidence to pursue the opportunities you want,
or at least know where you should invest in your professional
development.
· Get
Better Assignments
The people involved in your next assignment need concrete
evidence that you can do the job. It’s much easier for them to make
the decision when a 3rd party verifies you have the knowledge.
Certification does this for you.
Continuing Education Is Key
IT
Certifications have always existed as a way to compare and contrast
people. Top-level global IT certification is necessary to make sure
professionals remain up-to-date in technology and their fields.
Continued effort and knowledge advancement on the part of the
professional is required to ensure that practices and skills are
standardized across different cultures, languages and industries.
Fastest Growing Occupation
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, through 2014, five of the
top six fastest-growing occupations will be IT jobs. Bureaus list
of technical jobs in demand based on the jobs expected growth rate:
1. Network systems and data communications analyst
2. Computer software engineer applications
3. Computer software engineers systems software
4. Network computer systems administrator
5. Database administrators
Technical growth
From a national standpoint, the following
12 technical skills will be most needed in 2007 based on companies’
probable investment in network security, Web applications, wireless
communication, business intelligence, regulatory requirements and
capital expenditures. The skill sets are listed in order of perceived
demand:
Areas
Experiencing
Strongest Growth
Networking
23%
Help Desk
17%
Internet / intranet Dev.
14%
Application Development
13%
Database Management
11%
Project Management
8%
System Analysis
6%
Other / don't know
8%
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