5 Considerations for Choosing a Credible Training and Professional Certification

Credible certification matters

Choosing the right learning certification is important if you want genuine credibility and career progression.

Certification is one of the key indicators for employers and clients that an individual genuinely possesses the skills and experience needed to perform their role. The challenge, however, is that unlike the qualifications of a Teacher or a Doctor, certifications in more specialist areas such as Lean Competency are less recognisable and comparable. The credibility of a certification is heavily influenced by the quality of accreditation the learning provider has had to adhere to.

So what determines ‘good’ accreditation? Over the past five years, as the number of training providers offering Lean Competency training has grown, the vast difference in quality may have become obvious to experts but it remains an elusive area for professionals trying to select the best course. While opting for the quickest or cheapest route will always be tempting, it could result in wasted effort and a qualification that doesn’t hold up in the workplace.

Your 5-point checklist when seeking reputable certification: