When considering other certifications, ask yourself the following questions:
- Where am I in my career right now? Are you more focused on technology, policy, operations, development, or management?
- Where do I want my career to go in the future? If (for example) you’re stuck in operations but you want to be focusing on policy, let that goal be your guide.
- What qualifications for certifications do I possess right now? Some people tackle certifications based on the skills they already possess, and they use those newly earned certifications to climb the career ladder.
- What do I need to do in my career to earn more qualifications? You need to consider not only what certifications you may be qualified to earn right now, but also what experience you must develop in order to earn future certifications.
You might even find that one or more of the certifications you have no longer reflect your career direction. If so, give yourself permission to let those certifications lapse. No sense hanging on to old certifications that no longer exhibit (or help you attain) your career objectives.