IT Certifications Take A Turn For The Practical
CIO, Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Hiring based primarily on demonstrable skills is sparking an industry shift with IT and tech certification vendors reworking testing environments to better reflect the modern world.
IT and tech certifications have long been a cornerstone of the industry, giving employers an easy way to identify skilled professionals, and allowing professionals to demonstrate and validate their IT and tech skillsets to employers. Now there's an increasing amount of in-demand IT certifications earned through hands-on, skills-based criteria that can help tech workers progress their tech careers across several different paths.