Top 5 Benefits of Taking A Certification 👩🏽‍💻🍎

[JenWeiss]

College Degrees are not the only way to land a great job; another option would be to take a Professional Certification. If you're working toward a professional career field or advancing in the field you're in right now, consider education as a way to get ahead.

Well, What is a Professional Certification? 

According to Indeed.com, a Professional Certification is a credential provided to an individual after the completion of a standardized certification course and exam. This certificate provides evidence to potential employers that the individual has a quantifiable understanding of their field of work. 

If you take one or several certifications there are myriad benefits to having one. 

Below are the Top 5 benefits of obtaining a certification. 

1. Competitive Edge- In this instance, having the right certifications could help you edge out your competition. This allows you to master the material for the certification, you are in a better position to evaluate the skills of others.

2. Higher Salary- Many employers are willing to offer higher pay to candidates who have certain certificates.

3. Tuition reimbursement- companies will require their employees to take certification courses to deepen their understanding of the work they do. In these instances, your employer may reimburse you for the cost of your certification.

4. Advancement Opportunities - You can find a career that you enjoy, and deepening your understanding of your field by acquiring professional certificates may allow you to advance in your career.

5. Motivation-When you set aside the time and effort to study for a certification exam, you’re making sure you really understand the material. Certification preparation motivates you to in turn, drive you to be more of an expert and better at your job.

✨ 🌎If you have taken a certification, what was a benefit for you? 

If not, are you planning to take any certifications? 

[danmoyle]

Love this, @JenWeiss! A non-traditional path can have some terrific benefits.