Why You Should Get Certified

Most human beings are lazy by nature and are wondering why bother going the extra mile.  With such a hot market where 20% of professionals get poached every year, it is normal to want to simply enjoy the situation you are in! Here is why that extra mile matters so much.

Going Passed The HR Wall

Recruiters are great! However, they are not product experts on Microsoft Dynamics 365. The two methods they use to find qualified professionals are certifications and professional experience. However, if you know anything about LinkedIn searches, having related keywords in multiple sections will increase the visibility of your profile.

Compensate for Lack of Experience

When you apply for a job or get approached for a job, certifications will compensate for having less experience. Most employers will consider as a substitute for some experience when applying for a role and even when they determine your compensation package. If I had to pay for certifications myself, I would have recovered my investment in a mere 2 months.

Stand Out From Other Professionals

Less than 1% of Microsoft Dynamics 365 professionals worldwide are certified. Yes, seriously. You can go from zero to top 1% simply by doing this alone. Getting certified will increase your credibility, show your motivation to achieve a goal and demonstrate your dedication to the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem.

Want to Work in Consulting? Get certified.

If your dream is to become a Microsoft Dynamics 365 consultant and work at a prestigious firm, getting certified is the easiest way to get your foot in the door. This is because Microsoft requires consulting firms who want to offer Microsoft Dynamics 365 services to have a certain number of certified employees. By the way, this is the number one challenge for these consulting firms to renew their license to offer such services. If you want to see these requirements, you can read them here.

As you can see, getting certified will put you in the top 1%. Without learning anything about project management, software development, artificial intelligence or anything complicated.