Wake up and smell the certification

Individuals are increasingly aware of the value of certification, but smart employers should do too, says Matthew Poyiadgi, European VP of CompTIA. Those that do so do not run the risk of losing their best people as soon as the economic recovery begins.

The IT sector has traditionally been backward in certifying its people. Note that I specifically refer to certifying, not necessarily training. What individuals rather than companies are starting to realise is that training without certification never delivers value for money. The result is that people are no longer relying on their employer to validate their skills, but are taking matters into their own hands.

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