If this is a question you've been pondering, I may have some useful suggestions for you.
Several years ago I was considering getting a Master Trainer certification. I wanted to add to my base of knowledge and get some much needed credibility at my company. I struggled with the cost vs. benefits of taking on a certification program.
I researched, read, reflected, prayed, discussed my options and finally jumped in with both feet. It was scary but very rewarding. I ended up receivng a certification as a Master Trainer as well as a certification for Instructional Designer/Developer and Performance Consultant. Maybe that's overkill, but at the time I was on a roll and loving every minute of it.
At the February 2010 meeting of the Memphis chapter of ASTD, there will be a panel of experts presenting on the topic of certfications. If you're considering certification in training, design, coaching or human resources and able to attend this luncheon meeting, I highly encourage you to do so. You can pre-register through Friday, February 5, 2010 by going here: http://astdmemphis.org.
Whether or not you plan to attend the ASTD Memphis Chapter meeting, I also recommend an article printed in the January 2005 edition of TD magazine. The article is titled "10 Myths of Certification" and it does a good job of setting the record straight on certifications. I especially like the article's format. It's easy to read and gets right to the point. You can read the article here: http://www.astd.org/NR/rdonlyres/7EA68B02-ED44-4DAE-B5B4-041A4056C349/12337/certificate_dis.pdf
Good luck!
Copyright 1/05 from T+D by Mulkey, J. and Naughton, J. Reprinted with permission of American Societiy for Training & Development.
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