The value of certification: an empirical assessment of the perceptions of end‐users of local area networks

Cegielski, Casey G.; Rebman, Carl M.; Reithel, Brian J.

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2575.2003.00140.x

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“…Recent research has found conflicting support for the popular industry assumption that certified workers are better able to manage organization IT systems and therefore, employers prefer applicants with certifications. Cegielski, Rebman and Reithel (2003) found no significant difference in the capabilities of certified IT network professionals and non-certified network professionals. More recent research limited to information systems network employees found a significant difference in the perceived value of certification between IT and HR professionals with HR professionals valuing certification to a greater degree than the IT professionals in the same firm (Cegielski, 2004).…”

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The Perceived Influence of Industry-Sponsored Credentials on the Recruitment Process in the Information Technology Industry: Employer and Employee Perspectives

Bartlett

Horwitz

Ipe

et al. 2005

Journal of Career and Technical Education

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The Perceived Influence of Industry-Sponsored Credentials on the Recruitment Process in the Information Technology Industry: Employer and Employee Perspectives

Bartlett

Horwitz

Ipe

et al. 2005

Journal of Career and Technical Education

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“…Certifications are designed to provide targeted skills that have immediate applicability in the workplace. Previous research has considered the benefits and risks of certification and its importance in obtaining employment, both from the student perspective [McGill and Dixon 2005] and from a workplace perspective [Cegielski 2004;Cegielski et al 2003]. In a study of 145 undergraduate and postgraduate students who were undertaking studies towards CISCO certifications as part of their degree studies, McGill and Dixon [2005] found that certification was perceived as very important both for obtaining initial employment and for getting ahead if currently employed in the ICT industry.…”

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The Teaching--Research--Industry--Learning Nexus in Information and Communications Technology

McGill

Armarego

Koppi

2012

ACM Trans. Comput. Educ.

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The teaching-research nexus concept has been extensively examined in the higher education literature, and the importance of industry linkages in information and communications technology (ICT) education has also been widely discussed. However, to date there has been little recognition of the full extent of relationships between aspects of teaching, learning, research and industry and of the synergy possible from exploiting these relationships. Koppi and Naghdy [2009] introduced the concept of the teaching-research-industry-learning (TRIL) nexus in ICT education and this paper attempts to advance understanding of the concept by exploring the literature that underpins it. The paper contributes to a clearer understanding of the nature of the relationships involved as they apply to ICT education, and makes comprehensive recommendations to support strengthening the TRIL nexus in ICT education.

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“…Cegielski, Rebman, and Reithel (2003) conducted a study comparing network end-users' perceptions of local area networks managed by certified network administrators to network end-users' perceptions of local area networks managed by non-certified network administrators. The purpose of the study was to determine if certified network administrators significantly affected the end-users' perceived attitudes towards network usefulness and ease of use.…”

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Information Technology Student-Based Certification in Formal Education Settings:Who Benefits and What is Needed

Randall¹,

Zirkle²

2005

JITE:Research

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Executive SummaryThere is a growing trend within secondary and post-secondary institutions to offer information technology (IT) certification programs as instructional vehicles to provide students with viable skills needed by the workforce, to satisfy state skill standards, and to prepare students for postsecondary IT studies. The use of IT certification programs in a formal education setting carries a number of salient issues and implications for educational institutions, IT teachers, administrators, students, and, ultimately, the IT workforce.Chief among these issues for both secondary and post-secondary institutions is that formal education institutions lack available data to determine the effectiveness of certification programs on a district, state, and national level. There is a need to collect and share IT certification program data to facilitate comparative analyses across formal educational institutions that are using certification programs or preparation. IT instructors and administrators may be making curriculum programming decisions that are based on a variety of information, some of which may be based more on marketing and convenience than specific program information, such as passage rates on examinations, preparation for post-secondary studies, and job placement opportunities. Making informed curriculum decisions about initiating, maintaining, or terminating IT certification programs also requires an understanding of the current IT workforce and future employment projections to ensure the marketability of students and their prolonged success in the IT workforce.The relative impact that an IT certification has on a student's success depends largely on the educational level at which students obtain a certification. A student that has obtained a certification as an addition to a post-secondary education has a strong theoretical foundation to build on, an increased marketability, and better chances for long term career success. The impact that an IT certification will have on a high school graduate's success in the workforce and long-term career prospects is limited. As opposed to post-secondary graduates, high school graduates lack a strong theoretical foundation and previous experience to draw from when faced with new technologies.Different categories of IT certifications may be more suitable at different educational levels. A vendorspecific certification may be more beneficial and appropriate for postsecondary students in computer science and business degree programs because of the value it adds to their degree in terms of reflecting current technology and marketability. Vendor-neutral IT certifications may be Material published as part of this journal, either on-line or in print, is copyrighted by the publisher of the Journal of Information Technology Education. Permission to make digital or paper copy of part or all of these works for personal or classroom use is granted without fee provided that the copies are not made or distributed for profit or commercial advantage AND that copies 1) bear this...

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The value of certification: an empirical assessment of the perceptions of end‐users of local area networks

Cited by 23 publications

References 10 publications

The Perceived Influence of Industry-Sponsored Credentials on the Recruitment Process in the Information Technology Industry: Employer and Employee Perspectives

The Perceived Influence of Industry-Sponsored Credentials on the Recruitment Process in the Information Technology Industry: Employer and Employee Perspectives

The Teaching--Research--Industry--Learning Nexus in Information and Communications Technology

Information Technology Student-Based Certification in Formal Education Settings:Who Benefits and What is Needed

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