True - You can have the knowledge without having to pay to be Certified when it comes to computers.
True - Just because you have the certification does not mean you actually know the material as well as someone who is not certified. You might just be good at taking tests.
So what is the point of getting IT Certifications? To have a piece of paper? Superficially that might be the big debate. But, take a closer look at that and you might find more to it than what meets the eye.
IT Certifications can be pretty expensive for many. So, many decide why certify if you already know the material? You do not have to have a piece of paper saying you know it if you can SHOW it. Unfortunately this day and age as technology grows and more and more people become accustomed to working with computers, Certifications are becoming more "needed" by people in the IT industry.
This is especially true if you are looking for a job in the IT field.
If you submit a resume, most likely it will go through the HR department before you are even considered for the position. HR does not know you from Adam. They don’t know how technically inclined and good you are. You can’t "show" them what you can do. HR will see that piece of paper of a resume and decide whether to put you in the interview stack or move on to the next resume. If they see you have a certification, that could mean way more than experience points for you. It could be the extra little bonus you need to get to the interview level. When you make it to the interview, your prospective employer once again will not be able to see how you can demonstrate your 5 years of working with computers and how good you may be. He might ask you a few simple questions to see where your skills are. If he sees you have Certifications on that resume.. He most likely will assume you are at LEAST at that level - instead of just guessing if you did not have any certifications listed.
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