When you hire a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), your company benefits from a technically proficient professional who has hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge. A November 2006 IDC white paper indicates that team performance improves for each new team member who becomes certified.
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Read the "Value of Certification," IDC white paper (PDF file, 153.5 KB)
IDC’s Findings on the Value of Certification:
- Team skill is directly responsible for organizational performance in several key IT functional areas.
- Increasing the concentration of Microsoft-certified team members on a team directly impacts team performance.
- The teams at the top tier of performance have between 40% and 55% of their teams certified on relevant Microsoft technologies and processes.
LINK: The MCP Advantage
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/cert-benefits-emp.aspx
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