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EDUCATION OR CERTIFICATION? ... At the same time, the increasing demand and use of technology has created a need for the specialized training and courses that aren’t found at traditional universities, but through certification or technical schools. ... On the other hand, certification focuses on specific skills but doesn’t leave much room for a variety of career choices due to a limited knowledge base. The purpose of colleges of technology (certification schools) is to conduct in-depth learning in specialized disciplines and to develop students abilities necessary for employment. ...
Education: BS or equivalent. ... Much of the experience needed to land the jobs discussed earlier can be obtained through certification programs. ...
Certification provides independent verification of a certain level of expertise in a particular area. ... A 1998 survey by Lotus Development Corporation showed that 64% of Certified Lotus Professionals saw an average 30% salary increase within six months of their certification. ... study, Financial Benefits to Supporters of Microsoft Certification, reported that companies pay 12% more to certified workers. ...
Companies are increasingly offering certification training as an employee benefit. For example, a full 62% of the respondents to a survey run by Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Magazine (which is not owned or published by Microsoft) reported that their employer had provided some financial support for their certification training. ...
Because of its popularity, employers are smart to offer certification training as an employee benefit. They also found that employee certification boosts the bottom line. One common motivator for obtaining certification is increased pay. ... Lotus Certified Lotus Professional (CLP) study, for example, found that the median fee charged by Lotus/IBM Business partners who obtained certification rose from approximately $80 per hour to $100 per hour within six months of certification.
So which path is best for the aspiring programmer; certification or college degree? ... "There really shouldnt be a Certification vs. ...
“The value of a degree will last many years longer than the value of a certification. Though a specific certification can be highly sought after, the demand is only there while the product is hot. Building a career upon obtaining certification after certification is like an incredibly fast roller coaster ride, and if you cant keep up with obtaining current certifications, you have nothing to fall back upon.
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