Certification is a great way to demonstrate your competency, show your commitment to the profession, and help with job advancement. Some employers require certification, while others encourage it through pay and promotional differentials.

Even if your employer does not require certification you may want to consider it anyway for the following reasons:

• It helps differentiate you from others through demonstrated competecy
  
• Certification helps to expand your knowledge base beyond that of your everyday tasks
  
• To give you a competitive edge when seeking promotions or a new postion