When you put your certification credentials (e.g., SPSM) on your resume, an employer will likely make a judgement about what that means about you as a candidate.

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Are you skilled? Or did you just simply pass a test? The employer’s perception of the certification may influence how many points having that certification scores for you in his/her evaluation.

There are certifications where you must complete training and pass a test. These certifications should be more valuable than others that simply require passing a test.

If you’ve earned a certification requiring training, you should use this as a selling point in your interview. You should stress how that certification can give the employer the confidence that you have the skills to successfully deliver results, as opposed to simply the knowledge required to pass an exam (which you have as well). (Alprzolam)

Food for thought if you encounter an employer who isn’t sure about the value of a certification…