Certified employees are usually self-motivated, learn quickly, and are more productive than their non-certified counterparts. They also save companies thousands of dollars a year by keeping server downtime to a minimum. Most employers recognize this, and reward certified employees accordingly. It’s not uncommon for certified professionals to make $10,000 more a year than non-certified colleagues.

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