Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to this question. Whether or not a technical certification is “worth it” will depend on the field you’re in and the certification. Not all certifications are created equal and some of them are most definitely “worth it” while others are merely cash cows for the certifier. If you’re currently [...]

Much like it’s better to go to a college or university with accreditation, a technical certification with ANSI Accreditation is given more credibility than one that lacks it. Since many technical certifications are offered by vendors, Microsoft, Cisco, etc; through their licensed partners, Prometric, Pearson VUE, etc; accreditation isn’t as crucial, but still important. ANSI, [...]

Register through this link and you’ll receive a Second Shot voucher good for one “retake” of a certification exam, should you fail it the first time. This is valid for all Microsoft IT Professional, Developer, or Microsoft Dynamics certification exams and is good until June 30, 2010 (first and second exams must be taken by [...]

A technical certification is like a diploma, it’s proof that you have the technical expertise in a particular subject area. Much like how you’d get a diploma from a college after you’ve demonstrated competency in the subject matter, you get a technical certification when you’ve passed the certification’s exam. The origins of technical certifications go [...]

In the world of technical certifications, there are those that matter and those that don’t. It’s like college degrees. The MBA from Harvard Business School counts for more than the one from your local community college. The rigors of completing the business track at Wharton are going to trump those at your local university, unless [...]

When it comes to job requirements, it’s not uncommon to see a job listing require a Bachelor’s degree or higher. In the IT field, it’s also not uncommon to see certain technical certifications listed as job requirements. That’s because employers know that passing the rigors of some certification tests can be a good measure of [...]

While getting a particular IT certification will make your resume stronger, sometimes it’s hard to justify the cost of classroom instruction or the multi-hour proctored exam. It’s understandable that you would want to knowledge but forgo the cost of actual certification, especially if your employer isn’t footing the bill. Nothing stops you from buying the [...]

Cisco Systems is one of the world’s leading networking hardware companies in the world with revenues topping $36 billion in 2009. As such, their technology is in use at many companies and their certifications are seen as one of the most reputable. If you want to demonstrate competency in using their technology, getting a Cisco [...]

Do you know the difference between an MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) and a MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional)? If the answer is yes, then you could be writing for technicalcertifications.net. If the answer is no, then you’ve come to the right place. There are hundreds of technical certifications, or IT certifications, out there and [...]