The MCP Advantage
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.
The findings from the IDC paper reveal the following benefits:
Improved project deployment | The skill level of a team is directly responsible for how an organization performs in several key IT functional areas. |
Increased team performance and productivity | Sixty-three percent of hiring managers believe certified individuals are more productive than their non-certified counterparts are. |
Improved customer satisfaction | Sixty-six percent of managers believe certifications improve the level of service and support offered to customers. |
Enhanced efficiency | On average, 40 percent to 55 percent of top-performing teams are comprised of MCPs. |
Increased employee expertise and retention | Seventy-five percent of managers believe that certifications are important to team performance. Forty-five percent of employees strongly agree that when their employers pay for exams, it provides a strong incentive to stay in their jobs. |