What is professional certification

Professional certification is a formal process that measures and attests to an individual's knowledge or experience in a particular occupational field. There are many certification opportunities, as the certification process has been established in virtually every occupational area.

The certification process evaluates an individual's education, career experience, and occupational knowledge measured through one or more certification exams. The process is typically administered by a recognized certification organization or a professional association that serves the occupational area.

An employer who hires employees with professional certifications knows that these candidates meet a minimum level of qualification in their field. An employee with a professional certification may learn the job faster and perform job tasks more professionally due in part to having completed the professional certification process.