View the full report here: 

https://www.pearson.com/content/dam/VUE/vue/en/documents/voc/pearson-vue-2025-value-of-certification-report.pdf

As the technology landscape shifts rapidly, particularly with the rise of AI, Pearson VUE’s newly released 2025 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report—based on insights from nearly 24,000 IT professionals worldwide—provides timely evidence of the tangible benefits of certification.

Key Global Insights:

• 82% of certified individuals felt more confident exploring new career opportunities.
• 63% received or expected a promotion after certification; 32% got a salary increase, with 31% of raises above 20%
• 69% of employers have started or increased AI-related investments, further reinforcing certification's strategic role
• A strong majority, 84%, plan to pursue additional certifications in the next 12 months—a clear signal that continuous learning is essential in today’s fast‑paced market

Why Does This Story Matter? 

• Career-focused angle: Show how IT certification empowers professionals to pivot, progress, and command better compensation—even in challenging markets.
• Employer perspective: Highlight the organizational performance gains gained from certification—an agenda valuable to business and HR media.
• AI trend tie-in: With AI reshaping virtually every industry, this report underscores certification’s role in equipping talent for emerging roles and responsibilities.
• Future narrative: The doubling of AI-certification intention and rising employer investment make this a forward-looking story, not just a retrospective study.

  View the full report here: 

  https://www.pearson.com/content/dam/VUE/vue/en/documents/voc/pearson-vue-2025-value-of-certification-report.pdf