Why get certified

Certification is Crucial

You wouldn’t allow an unregistered builder to build your home, or employ an uncertified mechanic to fix your car. You wouldn’t want an unqualified dentist to work on your teeth. But would you allow an uncertified person to work on your computer?

Certification provides an industry standard, a commitment to a level of knowledge and learning that can be relied upon. Like a professional license, certification offers structured, reliable evidence of skills. Certification exams are built on rigorous and standardised criteria, and are often recognised internationally.

Download the following case studies on training and certification:

Microsoft Office Specialist -  Microsoft_Office_User_Specialist_Case_Study.pdf (18KB)

MCP/MCSE Certification -   Microsoft_Certified_Professional.pdf (5KB)

See what the press is saying about Microsoft training and certification.

Certification: Something of value
MCSA fills gap, strengthens MCSE

Instead of us telling you why certification is important, here we reflect on what you have told us…

“I have never had "formal" training, just picked it up as I went along the employment highway. So being able to tell a potential employer that I am certified can only serve me well.”

This comment perhaps reflects the thoughts of the many self-taught users in today’s employment market. With certification you can prove it.

“I want to get Microsoft Office Specialist certified to enhance my employment prospects and to help me become more productive using Microsoft Office.”

It’s true - improvements in service quality and increased market advantage are key motivators for companies recruiting or training certified professionals. Certification gives you the edge.

“As a qualified teacher I need to provide for the future needs of my students. The way students access, gain, process and use info has changed. The "new technology" underscores the need for students have rock solid computer skills. Therefore I am interested in getting Microsoft Office Specialist certified.”

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – no-one can promise you a great job in a great company that recognises individual qualities and offers more opportunities at a higher pay rate. However a solid foundation in computer skills and an internationally recognised certification will certainly put you on the right track.

“To show that I am as good if not better than I first thought.”

Well, we all need a boost every now and then - what better way to do it than to get certified? You will enhance your resume and prove your skills at the same time.