Do hiring managers really value certification?
A. During a recent poll of IT hiring managers, 55 percent said that they consider employee certification as a criterion for hiring, and 63 percent said that they believe certified employees are more productive than noncertified employees. Similarly, 71 percent of employers indicated that Microsoft Office certification is advantageous to employees being considered in hiring, promotion, and advancement decisions. • Employ the best: The MCP advantage Since many of our certifications are accredited, some employers will reimburse you for the cost of certifications through their tuition assistance programs.
