You are probably hearing a lot about the economy heading towards a recession and the recent emphasis on doing more with less. In a recession one of the most important things you can do is improve and hone your skills.
Trained and certified Teams owners are generally more productive than uncertified staff, and have seen a 20% Productivity Increase since receiving their Certification.
58% have experienced career improvement - More than half of certified professionals reported that certifications have helped them improve their career progression opportunities.
42% received higher pay - In one survey, almost half of the professionals who earned certifications ended up increasing their salary.
On average, certified employees earn 15 percent more than those without certification, are nearly 20 percent more productive, and have longer tenure. According to the 2019-20 Nigel Frank International Salary Survey, 27 percent of the almost 1400 professionals surveyed reported a direct increase in their salary after certification. As an added bonus, 70 percent of respondents surveyed reported that their employer paid for their certifications in full.
Ninety-five percent of IT decision-makers believe that certification adds value to an organization.
Adding a certification is also one fastest ways to justify an increase in your salary due to developing proficiency with the most in-demand skills and advance your career