Professional certification certainly is a tempting goal - it may open up opportunities in your current job, give your resume a boost from the pile on a potential employer's desk, or allow you to install certain brands of hardware and software. Certification is an official acknowledgement of your proficiency with a certain set of skills, occupation, software or software suite, and more. Willingness to take the time and make the effort to achieve certification shows current and potential employers and customers your dedication as well as occupational skills.