Why Get Certified?

In the information technology industry having the proper certifications matter, these nationally recognized certifications are the true measure of specific skills and knowledge of an individual in the IT field The IT training courses offered by Tier One Careers prepares students with the information and education they need to earn certifications. Whether it is a Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, or EC-Council certifications, we provide the training and education to help qualify you for the IT career you want and deserve. Each certification exam has its own specific exam objectives, and our comprehensive training corses are structured around the material that you will need to know – not only to earn your certification but also to help obtain a new career or impress your current employer. From our professional instructors with real-world knowledge, our state of the art hands-on equipment, our lab simulations, and our additional exam preparation time and materials will all aid in helping you to learn the information you will need, and to retain and apply that information on-the-job.

Numerous job-related studies have been compiled over the past few years, and one important point continues to come up: regardless of if you want to enter into a new career or advance in your current career in IT, certifications do matter. Maintaining the appropriate certifications is a prerequisite for many opportunities in the industry while other industries and jobs require degrees or diplomas, the IT industry values certifications. These certifications are a validation of employee’s skills to their employer and they help you to obtain professional recognition, demonstrate your competencies, and help you to stand out from the competition.

WHAT IS MEANT BY "CERTIFICATION"?

A certification is any credential that an individual can earn or achieve that validates a level of knowledge related to a specific discipline. Certifications are credentials that stand in addition to, in support of, or independently from degrees and diplomas.

WHY SHOULD A STUDENT OR PROFESSIONAL EARN A CERTIFICATION?

Certifications serve as a credible, third-party assessment of one’s skill and knowledge for a given subject. They are often created or supported by industry-recognized businesses or organizations and are administered in controlled environments by authorized and independent agents.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE KEY BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION?

Validation of knowledge

Increased Marketability

Increased earning power

Enhanced academic performance

Improved reputation

Enhanced credibility

Increased confidence

Respect from peers

WHY ARE CERTIFICATIONS CONSIDERED RELEVANT CREDENTIALS?

Many businesses and associations look upon certifications as designations that provide assurance of a potential employee’s ability to perform a job or task, making them more valuable to, and coveted by, employers. Companies are more frequently considering alternatives to college degrees to determine if a candidate is qualified for the job. Certification credentials are being viewed as more valuable and given more focus and attention when considering skills and qualifications for open positions. A voluntary certification is also seen as evidense of an individual’s personal drive and motivation, giving them a leg up for raises and promotions.

DO CERTIFICATIONS RESULT IN HIGHER SARIES OR WAGES?

Yes. In the U.S. and Canada, professionals with certifications have an average salary of $111,334, which is 7% more than non-certified professionals. In North America, someone ith six or more certifications earns $13,000 more than someone with one certification. IT professionals who gained new skills and/ or certifications last year received an average raise of $12,000-$13,000.

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