Value of IT Certification

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IT certifications are more valuable than ever – for both individuals and their employers.

The 2023 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report showed that IT certifications help address the constant demand for tech skills amid a global talent shortage – and that employers were more willing than ever to fund their pursuit. To find out why, we went straight to the source: tech hiring managers and people managers themselves.

Achieving organizational success with tech certifications: A Value of IT Certification analysis delves further into this trend of employer support, offering an in-depth look at the real-world impact of IT certification in the workplace.

Together, the two publications confirm that the value of IT certifications continues to grow for both those pursuing them and the organizations they work for.

 
 

Our investigations revealed that:

  • Candidates earn professional and personal rewards for investing in certification
  • Credentialed employees are more empowered and contribute greater value
  • Certification-seekers are getting younger
  • Employers leverage certifications to achieve organizational objectives.

Benefits for candidates

  • 92% feel more confident in their abilities
  • 84% are more determined to succeed professionally
  • 37% received salary increases

Benefits for employers:

“Overall, candidates have more of an advantage with IT certifications. And the biggest advantage is that they can upskill themselves and they can grow an organization.”

— a director in the manufacturing industry

Benefits for candidates:

Benefits for employers:

“Overall, candidates have more of an advantage with IT certifications. And the biggest advantage is that they can upskill themselves and they can grow an organization.”

— a director in the manufacturing industry

 

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Value of IT Certification Series

2023 Candidate report

2021 Employer report