The Plus Side of Certification

Toni Bowers focused one of last week’s posts on View From the Cubicle on the Yoh Index. Toni’s post focused on the highest paying jobs, as determined by the Q1 numbers, but also highlighted a recent InformationWeek article that discusses certification and bonuses associated with particular certifications.

We discussed this topic on The Recruiter a few months back, but it was interesting to see the numbers from InformationWeek—just 6% of staff and only 4% of managers received bonuses that were connected to their training or certifications. Which leads to the question, are these certifications or training programs still important then? Of course!

Certifications do much more than provide opportunities for pay increases. They keep you updated on the latest tools and techniques for your area of expertise, and make you very valuable in the eyes of your employer. If you’re beginning to search for a new job—having the latest certifications will make you an outstanding candidate to consider.

So, don’t forget, while making some extra cash as a result of your training may be a benefit worth working towards, there are other benefits associated with training that may end up being just as beneficial in the long run.

Posted by Jim L.