The article discusses the significance of certification on employees who desired more knowledge, skill and authority in their learning profession. Accordingly, certifications require participants to have approximately three to five years of experience in the respective field and are earned through an examination. If certification is earned through an association, members may receive approximately a $50 to $200 discount. It is valid for an average of three years, and then a recertification is required. Moreover, Continuing Education Credits (CEU) are offered by many learning organizations and training institutes and can be used toward recertification.