siliconindia | | MAY 20228EducationDO ONLINE CERTIFICATIONS REALLY ADD VALUE?The world is witnessing advancement and evolution, so is the ways of doing things. From agriculture to transportation, and from entertainment to healthcare, each and every industry has gone huge development. The field of education is no different. Earlier it was just about getting educated from a school or university. But now, as things are more complex, the business world demands more from a candidate than just their degree. Here comes the value to `Certification', or we can say professional certifications.A certification program usually consists of focused training for a specific career, such as a health care technologist or auto mechanic. Alternatively, one can earn a certificate in an area that can bolster their existing careers, such as security management or communications and media studies. Most certificate programs last less than two years. They do not result in a college degree, but depending on an individual's specific certificate area they may be able to receive a state license for the individual's profession. Earning certifications takes time and money, so it's no wonder that people ask what they'll get in return. But earning a professional certification has benefits beyond simply carrying a card in your wallet or posting a certificate on your wall. Certification helps in demonstrating an individual's skills and knowledge. Having a certification makes the certification holder more competitive and employable. Certifications can help professionals jump from one domain to another. It also helps in keeping an individual up-do-date with industry trends. Now that's all about certifications. However, in the current era, the actual buzzword is `Online Certification'.But, how efficient these online certification are? Let's have a look. With the rise of online learning, professional certifications have increased in popularity and prevalence. They're much easier to get these days. People can do everything from the comfort of their home. That's both a good thing and a bad thing for learning. Sure, it's convenient, but it's also a low barrier to entry. That means more people can do it and thus, holding a certification is less exceptional. Simply `being certified' is not necessarily special anymore. Furthermore, any company can put a series of classes together and call them a certification program. Just because that's what it's called doesn't mean the training is especially relevant or unique.So, if you are one of them who is thinking to invest your time and money in a certification program in today's world, then keep a checklist active in your mind. A checklist that includes questions such as how good is the source from where you are getting the certification? Do you trust them? Are they well known? Do you know others who have participated in the program and found value in it? Have you purchased other training from the organization in the past and, if so, was it worthwhile?So, as you're considering investing in a certification program, take a good hard look at the organization behind it. Do you trust them? Are they well known? Do you know IN FOCUSBy si Team
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