Certifications Fuel Success in the Age of AI: Pearson Releases the 2025 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report
Pearson (PSO) has released its 2025 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report, based on responses from 24,000 IT professionals globally. The report highlights significant career and organizational benefits of IT certifications in the age of AI.
Key findings show that 82% of certified professionals gained confidence to pursue new opportunities, 63% received or anticipated promotions, and 32% received salary increases, with 31% of raises exceeding 20%. Organizations benefit through improved work quality (79%), enhanced innovation (76%), and increased productivity (70%).
The report reveals a dramatic surge in AI-related certifications, with candidates pursuing AI and machine learning certifications more than doubling from 17% in 2022 to 35% in 2024. Additionally, 69% of employers have initiated or increased AI investments, while 84% of candidates plan to pursue another IT certification within 12 months.
Pearson (PSO) ha pubblicato il suo rapporto 2025 sul valore delle certificazioni IT per i candidati, basato sulle risposte di 24.000 professionisti IT a livello globale. Il rapporto evidenzia i significativi vantaggi professionali e organizzativi delle certificazioni IT nell'era dell'IA.
I risultati chiave mostrano che l'82% dei professionisti certificati ha acquisito fiducia nel perseguire nuove opportunità, il 63% ha ricevuto o prevede promozioni, e il 32% ha ottenuto aumenti salariali, con il 31% degli aumenti che supera il 20%. Le organizzazioni beneficiano di un miglioramento della qualità del lavoro (79%), di un'innovazione potenziata (76%) e di una maggiore produttività (70%).
Il rapporto rivela un aumento drammatico delle certificazioni legate all'IA, con il numero di candidati che perseguono certificazioni in IA e machine learning che è più che raddoppiato, passando dal 17% nel 2022 al 35% nel 2024. Inoltre, il 69% dei datori di lavoro ha avviato o aumentato gli investimenti in IA, mentre l'84% dei candidati prevede di conseguire un'altra certificazione IT entro 12 mesi.
Pearson (PSO) ha publicado su informe 2025 sobre el valor de las certificaciones de TI para candidatos, basado en las respuestas de 24,000 profesionales de TI a nivel mundial. El informe destaca los significativos beneficios en la carrera y la organización de las certificaciones de TI en la era de la IA.
Los hallazgos clave muestran que el 82% de los profesionales certificados ganaron confianza para buscar nuevas oportunidades, el 63% recibió o anticipó promociones, y el 32% recibió aumentos salariales, con el 31% de los aumentos superando el 20%. Las organizaciones se benefician a través de una mejor calidad de trabajo (79%), una innovación mejorada (76%) y un aumento de la productividad (70%).
El informe revela un aumento dramático en las certificaciones relacionadas con la IA, con los candidatos que buscan certificaciones en IA y aprendizaje automático más que duplicándose del 17% en 2022 al 35% en 2024. Además, el 69% de los empleadores han iniciado o aumentado las inversiones en IA, mientras que el 84% de los candidatos planea obtener otra certificación de TI en los próximos 12 meses.
피어슨 (PSO)는 전 세계 24,000명의 IT 전문가의 응답을 기반으로 한 2025 IT 인증 후보자 보고서를 발표했습니다. 이 보고서는 AI 시대의 IT 인증이 제공하는 중요한 경력 및 조직적 이점을 강조합니다.
주요 발견에 따르면 82%의 인증된 전문가가 새로운 기회를 추구할 자신감을 얻었고, 63%는 승진을 받거나 예상했으며, 32%는 급여 인상을 받았고, 31%의 인상이 20%를 초과했습니다. 조직은 향상된 작업 품질 (79%), 혁신 증대 (76%), 및 생산성 증가 (70%)를 통해 혜택을 봅니다.
보고서는 AI 관련 인증의 급증을 보여주며, AI 및 머신러닝 인증을 추구하는 후보자가 2022년 17%에서 2024년 35%로 두 배 이상 증가했습니다. 또한, 69%의 고용주가 AI 투자에 착수하거나 증가시켰으며, 84%의 후보자가 12개월 이내에 또 다른 IT 인증을 취득할 계획입니다.
Pearson (PSO) a publié son rapport 2025 sur la valeur des certifications IT pour les candidats, basé sur les réponses de 24 000 professionnels de l'IT à l'échelle mondiale. Le rapport met en évidence les avantages significatifs en matière de carrière et d'organisation des certifications IT à l'ère de l'IA.
Les résultats clés montrent que 82% des professionnels certifiés ont gagné en confiance pour rechercher de nouvelles opportunités, 63% ont reçu ou anticipé des promotions, et 32% ont obtenu des augmentations de salaire, avec 31% des augmentations dépassant 20%. Les organisations bénéficient d'une amélioration de la qualité du travail (79%), d'une innovation accrue (76%) et d'une productivité augmentée (70%).
Le rapport révèle une augmentation spectaculaire des certifications liées à l'IA, avec le nombre de candidats poursuivant des certifications en IA et en apprentissage automatique plus que doublé, passant de 17% en 2022 à 35% en 2024. De plus, 69% des employeurs ont commencé ou augmenté leurs investissements dans l'IA, tandis que 84% des candidats prévoient de poursuivre une autre certification IT dans les 12 mois.
Pearson (PSO) hat seinen Bericht 2025 über den Wert von IT-Zertifizierungen für Kandidaten veröffentlicht, der auf den Antworten von 24.000 IT-Profis weltweit basiert. Der Bericht hebt die erheblichen Karriere- und organisatorischen Vorteile von IT-Zertifizierungen im Zeitalter der KI hervor.
Wichtige Ergebnisse zeigen, dass 82% der zertifizierten Fachleute Vertrauen gewonnen haben, um neue Möglichkeiten zu verfolgen, 63% eine Beförderung erhalten oder erwartet haben, und 32% Gehaltserhöhungen erhalten haben, wobei 31% der Erhöhungen 20% übersteigen. Organisationen profitieren von verbesserter Arbeitsqualität (79%), gesteigerter Innovation (76%) und erhöhter Produktivität (70%).
Der Bericht zeigt einen dramatischen Anstieg der KI-bezogenen Zertifizierungen, wobei die Anzahl der Kandidaten, die KI- und Machine-Learning-Zertifizierungen anstreben, sich von 17% im Jahr 2022 auf 35% im Jahr 2024 mehr als verdoppelt hat. Darüber hinaus haben 69% der Arbeitgeber begonnen oder ihre Investitionen in KI erhöht, während 84% der Kandidaten planen, innerhalb von 12 Monaten eine weitere IT-Zertifizierung zu erwerben.
- Strong certification impact on career advancement with 63% receiving/anticipating promotions
- Significant salary benefits with 32% receiving raises, 31% of increases above 20%
- High organizational ROI through improved work quality (79%) and productivity (70%)
- Dramatic growth in AI certification demand, doubling from 17% to 35% in two years
- 69% of employers increasing AI investments, indicating strong market momentum
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The report, based on survey responses from nearly 24,000 IT professionals across the globe, offers a detailed analysis of the motivations, benefits, and organizational impacts of certifications.
"As the tech industry undergoes rapid transformation, particularly with the advent of artificial intelligence, the findings underscore the critical role of IT certification in driving career advancement and organizational innovation," said Dr. Gary Gates, Managing Director, Pearson VUE. "Our 2025 report reveals the growing importance of IT certifications in a time where technology is continually advancing. Certified professionals not only gain a competitive edge but also contribute significantly to organizational success through improved work quality and increased productivity."
Key highlights from the report include:
Tangible career benefits and advancement
Underlining that certification leads to concrete career benefits, including promotions, salary increases, and the ability to adapt to changing job responsibilities, the report shows that:
82% of respondents gained confidence to explore and pursue new job opportunities upon earning a certification.63% of respondents received a job promotion or anticipated one at the time of the survey and within the context of earning a certification.32% of respondents received a salary increase after certification and41% were hoping to receive one.31% of raises received were above20% .
Organizational benefits when employees are certified
Confirming the value to organizations, the report finds that certified employees demonstrated improved performance, innovation, and peer support.
79% of respondents reported a better quality of their work.76% of respondents reported an increased ability to innovate and enhance work processes and outcomes.70% of respondents are more productive on the job.
The impact of AI and emerging technologies
Unsurprisingly, the report reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies are reshaping the IT certification landscape, influencing certification priorities and investments for both employers and professionals. This shift is driving significant changes in career development, organizational benefits, and the future of IT learning. Most notably, the report's findings demonstrate that:
- AI has become a key driver in the IT certification field, with a substantial increase in related certifications and investments.
- The number of candidates planning to earn a certification in AI and machine learning more than doubled in two years, increasing from
17% in 2022 to35% in 2024. AI is also the second largest specialty area in which candidates plan to pursue certification. 69% of candidates' employers started or increased investments in AI.
A future of continual learning
Respondents also reported that continuous upskilling through certification has become essential for career longevity in the age of AI, with professionals embracing lifelong learning.
84% of candidates are likely or very likely to pursue another IT certification in the next 12 months.- The number of certifications held increases significantly with age and career tenure.
"This year's study revealed that there were substantial career benefits for certified professionals, as well as significant organizational advantages, as certified employees contribute to improved work quality, enhanced innovation, and increased productivity," said Dr. Gates.
IT certifications have become a vital tool for professionals to validate their skills and stay competitive in an industry that is continually advancing and evolving. The report identifies a marked shift towards AI-related certifications, with the number of candidates planning to earn AI and machine learning certifications more than doubling in just two years.
"Similarly, certifications have far-reaching impacts on careers, organizations, and the tech ecosystem. From AI investments to salary increases, certification shapes modern IT professionals' career journeys and their employers' strategies. Our survey results highlight the importance of lifelong learning in the face of accelerating technological advancements," concludes Dr. Gates.
Pearson VUE's latest study provides valuable insights for IT professionals, employers, and industry leaders, offering a far-reaching view of the certification landscape and its pivotal role in shaping the future of the tech industry. To access the full report and discover what's driving the value of IT certification for candidates and organizations, visit the Value of IT Certification Report homepage.
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Pearson VUE has been a pioneer in the computer-based testing industry for decades, delivering close to 21 million certification and licensure exams annually in every industry from academia and admissions to IT and healthcare. We are the global leader in developing and delivering high-stakes exams via the world's most comprehensive network of nearly 20,000 highly secure test centres as well as online testing across more than 180 countries. Our leadership in the assessment industry is a result of our collaborative partnerships with a broad range of clients, from leading technology firms to government and regulatory agencies. For more information, please visit PearsonVUE.com.
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