The requirements for certification serve as a strong counterpoint to management concerns regarding team effectiveness and ability. A number of companies have adopted this program in order to project a professional image to potential customers and users. The ultimate benefit of implementing certification programs as a company standard is that certification imparts an atmosphere of professionalism to the industry. While individually all employees bring professionalism to their corporation and teams, a unified credential effectively demonstrates the managerial philosophy of integrity and professionalism. Certification, while reflecting and promoting corporate philosophy, also forces professionals to keep abreast of changes in the industry and emerging technologies.
Certification is a tool which helps identify and build a more competent work force.
By utilizing certification as a screening process in the hiring stage and implementing the CCP exam as a benchmark for training and promotion, an organization can reap benefits both internally and in the marketplace. The IT team and auxiliary staff receives tangible acknowledgement of their experience while being rewarded for maintaining and advancing their knowledge. The corporation projects an image dedicated to professionalism and education. Officials of companies involved in professional certification feel that program participants learn more about their chosen field, put themselves on a path of continuous improvement and bring more knowledge to their careers and to the company. With major companies embracing certification as part of their corporate culture, individual participation is increasing, leading to the evolvement of our industry into a profession.