Value of IT Certification
IT certifications:
Empowering people.
Transforming organizations.
Fueling success in the Age of AI
Discover how certifications are helping organizations
keep pace with unprecedented change.
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2025 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report
2021 Value of IT Certification Employer Report
Tech skills gaps are widening. Fast.
Your organization needs people who can adapt to change. The 2025 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report gives you concrete data to build your talent strategy.
We surveyed nearly 24,000 IT professionals worldwide. The results show certified pros deliver real business value - they're more productive, more innovative, and produce higher quality work.
When your teams earn the right credentials, they develop skills that evolve with technology. Certification creates clear development paths for your workforce — helping your company stay competitive as AI transforms what's possible.
Key insights:
- Candidates see substantial returns on their certification investment
- Certified employees deliver measurable value to their organizations
- AI and emerging technologies are reshaping certification priorities
- Continuous learning has become essential for career longevity
