Question

Discuss the the potential competitive advantage in seeking accreditation or certification. Provide some examples of the certification that you would like to pursue.

Answer 1

Accreditation can offer several important benefits:

• It puts a stamp of approval on graduates: graduating from an accredited institution indicates that graduates are expected to be ready to practice at a certain level.
• It provides educational programs with opportunities for self-definition and self-reflection, and with feedback on program content and direction.
• It affords the opportunity for continuous improvement of institutions and educational programs.

Accreditation protects the interests of students, their parents, the academic institutions themselves, and potential employers, by ensuring that the educational programs offered have attained a level that meets or exceeds standards that were developed by experts in the field. While accreditation does not ensure that every graduating student will become a successful professional, it does guarantee that the student has demonstrated a certain set of skills and abilities that are reflected in the accreditation criteria. It is not a sufficient condition for professional success, but in some disciplines it serves as a necessary condition.

Some of the certifications of my interest are:

• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate