ROI - Funny how three letters can have such a big impact.
With so much going on all the time, it's easy for training and readiness to get overlooked as a 'nice to have' and not a 'need to have'. It's often difficult to justify investing the time and money it costs to participate in training.
Here's a great infographic created for MPN Training highlighting what returns you could see from investing in training:
So, how much are those badges on my email signatures worth?
- 81% of hiring managers feel certified individuals are more effective1
- 91% of hiring managers say certifications help individuals get the job1
How does it help my business?
- Microsoft partners with 2+ accredited Sales Specialists earn ~3.5x more revenue per deal2
- Presales Technical Specialists can generate 74% greater deal sizes with 20% higher velocity3
And what about that £ cost?
- As a UK Microsoft Partner, you and your organization are eligible for exclusive free and subsidised sales, technical, and business training, both live and over webinar.
Sources:
1 MPN Sales Specialist Program: http://aka.ms/mssalesspecialist
2 Microsoft IT Academy: The Gateway to Microsoft Qualifications; March 2013
3 MPN Presales Technical Specialist program: http://aka.ms/presalesspecialist
Download the infographic below.