How to Select the Right Certification for You and Your Organization

There are many certifications that can be pursued and obtained for one’s organization. 

Determining which are needed and their upkeep can be tedious and time-consuming.

Questions need to be answered so that the resources to procure appropriate certifications is well prepared en advance.

One or multiple certifications?

From entry level certification to multi-faceted high-security and technology certifications, each depends on the scope of application and industry.  

Academic or non-academic certifications?

Understanding the importance of certifications before you choose it is very important. 

85% of IT professionals tend to obtain certification in just one or another program because this enables readiness to obtain immediate employment or contracts that may be more lucrative in a constantly changing field.  On the other hand, formal academic training and a degree implies expert level capabilities including at the executive level of responsibility.  And so, academic credentials stand out as better than non-academic certification for most. Still, it does not mean that ongoing training is less important.

On the contrary, regular specialization certification boosts value to your skills widely. 

The advantages of doing a certification can understand in two ways: it adds value to an individual and also adds value to the organization.

Choose your path for the right certification 

Hopefully, you know the importance of doing a certification by now. It's time to pick the right path. You must ask yourself “What do you want to achieve?”

• Do you want to do the certification to make more money?

• Do you want to upgrade your skills and knowledge? 

• Do you want to learn a new skill? 

• Make sure you have a definite answer. 

Work on your area of interest 

In our school and college days, all of us have loved some of the subjects and hated many. The subjects that we loved were the ones that we were interested in. The same rule applies to doing certifications. Pick a certification that interest you. 

Even if you don’t find any area interesting, you can do the certification and maybe you start loving it. With that said, it’s always a good idea to become a master of a skill that you don’t know.  

• Don’t forget to do your homework

• Have you ever purchased anything without checking about it on the Internet? 

• Have you ever brought a new server without gaining complete knowledge about it? 

Have you hired anyone for a position without taking his or her interview? 

Hopefully, the answer to all of these questions is a big “NO”. 

The same principle holds for certifications. Don’t forget to do your homework. Gather as much information as you can about the certification you are interested in before spending your money. 

Think about your plans and choose your certification accordingly. 

Once you complete one certification, stay connected and try to do another. This will give you an ample of opportunities to learn and earn while getting certified. 

This brief document is intended for mainstream audiences.

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