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Pearson Vue survey response : The Importance of IT Certification

Written by Cathy Browne | Mar 24, 2020 11:03:30 AM

Pearson Vue, in their yearly surveys has identified the benefits of earning an industry-recognized IT certification. In the recent survey Pearson Vue clearly shows the impact of certifications on the lives and careers of thousands of respondents across the globe.

One thing is clear from the 2019 survey findings is that certification holders attach great value to their IT certification achievements. Respondents from the survey reported receiving multiple benefits by  becoming certified, and at multiple levels — extrinsic,  intrinsic, and practical. 

Certification helped open  doors to greater professional  opportunities for these  individuals and empowered  them in a variety of ways,  including increasing their  self-confidence and lending  them more credibility in the  workplace.  The report finding go on to note that the  vast majority of respondents feel that certification is  superior to training alone in several ways, including  allowing certification holders to develop deeper  technical skills, have stronger influence among  their professional colleagues, and foster a greater  sense of commitment to continued learning and skill  development. 

To access the full report click here: https://home.pearsonvue.com/About-Pearson-VUE/Press-Room/2019/Pearson-VUE-study-reveals-the-ever-advancing-globa.aspx