Benefits of being certified?

[Wilfried LAURENT]

Hi,
Can someone explain me what are the benefits of being certified (rise of wages? required by the companies? personal achievement?) ? I know what it is but I am still unaware about it benefits.
I have seen in many signatures "Java developer certified" so it must be somewhat important.
Here in France, I never felt this is an important requirement. Nobody asked me to be certified and when I ask the question, people stare at me saying "A Java certification? What is it for?".
W.
--Not certified--

[Guoqiao Sun]

Hi, Wilfried:
In my personal opinion, the process of preparing for the certification is really a good time of improving my own Java knowledge. From this aspect, it is worthwhile of taking the test.
I think the certificate will also be able help us seeking better job, if not guaranteed.
Best regards,
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Guoqiao Sun
Sun Certified Programmer for Java™ 2 Platform
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[Valentin Crettaz]

Maybe you might want to read the following article 100% Certified Java Coders: How To Get Certified

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Valentin Crettaz
Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform

[Bartholemu Smith]

Certifications can show several things about you. That you are motivated, you have initiative, you can learn and complete objectives. Its all up to you on how you sell it.
It never hurts to have any certification, it can only help never hinder

[Allan Moster]

In my case, it was required by the company.