Do IT certifications have any modern-day relevance? Some claim that “experience is the key … not multiple choice questions.” So is it worth getting certified in today’s economy?
These are the questions I tackle in my latest InfoWorld article on how to make sure IT certifications actually matter.
If you’re interested in learning how to choose a certification path that’s right for you and how to prepare for exam victory, check out the article. And if you’re the one making the hiring decisions, see how to make sure that your certified candidates really know their stuff.
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In my opinion certifications should be sought after and obtained for a person to get more doors opened than would normally stay shut in today’s job market. Yes, experience has a lot to do with actually landing the job you’re after but many hiring firms are more inclined to grant interviews to those with a certification than those who have not.
Still, certifications are harder to obtain now than they were ‘back in the day’ since they’re asking better questions and you actually need to know what is being asked to answer them correctly. So, not only do they open closed doors during your employment process they do tell anyone in the industry that you have a good grasp of the technology you want to work with. So, I think they actually matter.