 SAGE (organization): Encyclopedia II - Professional certification - Certification in the computer industryCertification is often used in the professions of software engineering and information technology; however, it is a contentious issue. Some see it as a tool to improve professional practice; others point out that very few traditional engineers bother with any form of certification.
The most successful certification programs are oriented toward specific technologies, and are managed by the vendors of these technologies. These certification programs are tailored to the institutions that would employ people who use these technologies. See also:Professional certification, Professional certification - Certification in the computer industry, Professional certification - Information Systems Security Certification, Professional certification - Criticisms, Professional certification - Certifications in the legal profession, Professional certification - Certifications in business, Professional certification - Other miscellaneous certification programs Read more here: » Professional certification: Encyclopedia II - Professional certification - Certification in the computer industry | 
