Is a Professional Certification Worth It?

Is a Professional Certification Worth It?

The way we learn, prove our worth, and the nature of work are all changing. Professional societies are struggling to adjust to these changes. Universities and employers likewise are experimenting and exploring new ways to operate.

Over the past few months, I’ve received about a dozen inquiries on how to prepare for the ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) exam in order to obtain the ASQ CRE certification. Many also asked if I had a course available. Thus, I decided to run a live course (learn more at the live course page — note: if you see this after the course start date we’ll have a sign up for those interested in future classes).

The Changes Around Certifications

ASQ continues to offer a wide range of certifications, yet recent changes in the funding of divisions and sections have limited the availability of exam preparation classes. I’ve also found the body of knowledge for the CRE and CQE has fallen further behind current practices.

ASQ’s certifications continue to be a milestone market in one’s career based on mastery of a body of knowledge along with education and experience requirements. Some employers discount certifications given the outdated state of the body of…