Why Certify: The Real Value of Certification

In 2015 the IDC produced a report "To measure the impact of training and certification on IT staff and new hire productivity and IT operations". Their findings not only showed the positive impact that getting certified has on the individual but also the massive benefits it has for the organisation as a whole!

Among its findings, the report concludes that certification leads to:

• Almost 20% increase in productivity for all staff.
• 90% increase in productivity, and 60% increase in efficiency among certified developers.
• More applications delivered on time, on budget, and to a higher level of user satisfaction.
• 56% reduced impact of unplanned downtime to users.
• Faster career progression and an average of 15% higher earnings among certified staff.

Read the full report here for a more in-depth look at how you will benefit from Certification:
IDC Report - IT Certifications: Shorter Road to Valuable Positions