Are you using your certification perks? Do you even know what they are? The first thing people go for when they earn a certification is the certification logo that provides that seal of approval on their business cards and resume. That is indeed a valuable benefit, but many certifications come with additional perks that are often overlooked. For example, Apple Certified Professionals gain the opportunity to be listed in a professional directory, an excellent way to get exposure if you are looking for work. Novell provides a specialized instructor forum for its Certified Novell Instructors (CNIs), which provides a place for CNIs to discuss issues in a more focused way than an open forum would provide. Juniper Networks offers priority access to technical support for individuals who hold JNCIE or JNCIP certifications. Quite a few vendors give training discounts and reduced trade show admission to their certified individuals and sometimes product pricing discounts. These are perks that can help you make the most of your certification, so be sure to find out what’s available from your certification vendor and put it to work for you.
[...] her own most recent blog on August 24 entitled “Remember to grab those certification perks,” fellow certification maven Anne Martinez of GoCertify.com offers some good advice [...]