In a world where innovation is happening at the speed of light, it’s hard to keep up. One day you’re a tech wizard and the next you’re outdated. Whether you are looking to advance your career or brush up on new skills, certifications are a smart move to make. Career-advancing certifications can help you succeed in your current job, and in the case of expanding your wings into a new company and role, they will give you the skills that are sought after. A certification is a stamp you can proudly put on your email signature or resume and proves to others that you’re willing to invest in your learning and gain the skills that’ll make you a better technologist.
It pays to get certified
Certifications enable the acquisition of new skills and prepare you for more rewarding jobs. According to a recent Pearson study, 37% of certified individuals received salary increases after earning their certifications, while an additional 42% still anticipate receiving one. 27% also accepted a job promotion.
Employers are also likely to acknowledge your commitment to professional development with a raise. The VMware Certified Professional in data center virtualization was ranked in the top 10 of the highest-paying certifications in 2022. Companies stand to lose a lot of money when they have IT skills gaps. Skills gaps and undertrained staff often lead to downtime, delayed deployment, and missed revenue opportunities. Thus, raises are an excellent way to motivate employees to close these gaps or to reward employees for taking initiative.
Overcoming your gaps isn’t easy. The key lies in knowing what and where they are. That’s where we come in.
Track your certification journey
Keeping track of your VMware Certification Journey is as easy as logging into your Certification Manager account and clicking “Track your certification status”. Here you can see which certifications you have earned. Want to see your exam status? Choose “View your exam history”.
You can also download your transcript to share with a current or potential employer or download your eCertificates. Access your eCertificate via the “Track your certification status” page. Each earned certification has a download column where you can find your logos and PDF Certificate.
Ever wondered what the VMware Certification Exam retirement cycle is? Currently, we retire Certifications each year and roll out the new year Certifications in the first week of January. Exams enter the retirement cycle when they are succeeded by a new version exam. From the day the newer exam is released, the older exam will be retired 6-12 months after.
Looking for more?
Where can you find more info? You can visit the Certification homepage and click on the Resources library > Certification Administration > Keeping Track of VMware Retired Exams, Certifications and Badges.
