I agree with what Christen said above. Certifications are valuable and beneficial for the individual and for the company. I work for a Cisco channel partner and I know that the company benefits through discounts and other perks from having employees with Cisco certs. That also applies to other industry certifications and vendors as well.
Aside from that, earning a certification helps to assure the individual that they're capable of performing the work that's required on the job. It doesn't mean that they're the expert, but at least they have a foundation and know where to look for the answer. It also tells the prospective employer that the candidate is serious about learning and has the willingness and aptitude to learn new technologies.
I agree with what Christen said above. Certifications are valuable and beneficial for the individual and for the company. I work for a Cisco channel partner and I know that the company benefits through discounts and other perks from having employees with Cisco certs. That also applies to other industry certifications and vendors as well.
Aside from that, earning a certification helps to assure the individual that they're capable of performing the work that's required on the job. It doesn't mean that they're the expert, but at least they have a foundation and know where to look for the answer. It also tells the prospective employer that the candidate is serious about learning and has the willingness and aptitude to learn new technologies.
Brandon