Microsoft Azure

There are many reasons to get a Microsoft Azure certification.

With the digital environment changing faster than ever, driven by both internal and external forces, IT certification, knowledge, and readiness are more valuable than ever to both the individual employee and the IT organization.

Cloud, wireless, hybrid work, advances in data management, security, all demand more nimble, skilled IT teams. Being ready for what’s now and what’s next requires both skill and an attitude that values continual learning.

While it would seem that developing a growth mindset that values continued certification would have benefits to the individual employee, when they are actually quantified, their importance takes on a larger scale.

For instance, once a certification candidate sets out a career goal that involves certification promotion, pay raise, new role they are far more likely to achieve it. A majority of candidates (70%) successfully fulfilled these primary goals. Only three percent did not.

Show me the money: The monetary benefits of certification:

• For those employees who are looking to earn more money, certification is an important part of any plan, with 28% of employees receiving a salary or wage increase after earning a certification. 5 Of those earning a raise 50% of candidates receive a pay increase of between 6% to 20%. 6 And it happens fast; 55% of those getting raises after certifications get them within three months.

Personal benefits: Be the tech pro you want to be:

• Microsoft states that an Azure Certification demonstrates that you’re proficient in the specific, real-world skills associated with recognized industry roles.
• According to a survey conducted by Peason Vue, 91% responded that they feel an increase in confidence level and 76% felt a greater job satisfaction.