Anthony Fasano

In speaking to many different professionals around the world, I often get the question, “What credentials should I obtain in my career advancement efforts?”  This is a very good question and it certainly requires some thought and estimation of how much impact certain credentials will have on your career.  I define credentials as licenses, certifications, degrees and any awards you may have won.

As far as licenses go, many professions have a major license in their industry that I strongly recommend they obtain.  For example, engineers – professional engineering license, accountants – certified public accountant, financial advisors – certified financial advisor, etc.   Beyond those mainstream licenses, we get into a myriad of degrees and certifications that aren’t so straightforward including masters degrees in your industry, MBA’s, PhD’s, certifications such as LEED AP for architects and engineers, green certifications for realtors and developers and so on and so forth.  Which ones should you get? [Read more...]