In today’s dynamic technological landscape, IT certifications are more valuable than ever.
The 2023 Military Supplement highlights the perspectives and experiences of more than 400 Service members who shared their experiences preparing for and earning IT certifications amidst changing and challenging working conditions.
In many ways, their perspectives align with the more than 21,000 civilian professionals who completed the Value of IT Certification survey, indicating that for both Service members and their civilian counterparts, tech certifications remain an ideal means to advance careers, enhance morale, and address talent shortages.
In the newest report, we found that tech-focused individuals, regardless of sector, place more importance on IT certifications than ever before.
80%
of both global and military test-takers said they accomplished their personal goals of becoming certified.
89%
are likely to recommend IT certification to someone who wants to begin or advance in a technology-related career.
75%
will likely pursue additional certifications.
And though there was broad alignment between military tech personnel and the global public, there were also a few notable differences:
31%
of military test-takers reported taking their exam online, compared with 56% of global respondents.
66%
of military test-takers certified in a security or cybersecurity specialty, while only 23% of their global counterparts did.
39%
of military test-takers paid for their own exam, compared to just 26% of their global counterparts marking a flip from the 2021 report when a larger percentage of federal government takers received funding relative to the general public.
67%
of military test-takers said they pursued their certification to fulfill a work requirement or obtain a specific role, compared to 47% of global respondents.
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