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Regularly, technology and security professionals ask us which certifications they should earn next. Our answer is almost always the same: Your decision depends on where you are now and where you want your career to go. There is no single “right” certification for everyone; determining which certification you should seek is a very individual thing.

When considering other certifications, ask yourself the following questions:

 Where am I in my career right now? Are you more focused on technology, policy, operations, development, or management?

 Where do I want my career to go in the future? If (for example) you’re stuck in operations, but you want to be focusing on policy, let that goal be your guide.

 What qualifications for certifications do I possess right now? Some people tackle certifications based on the skills they already possess, and they use those newly earned certifications to climb the career ladder.

 What do I need to do in my career to earn more qualifications? You need to consider what certifications you may be qualified to earn right now and what experience you must develop to earn future certifications.

If you’re honest with yourself, answering these questions should help you discern what certifications are right for you. We recommend that you take time every few years to do some long-term career planning; most people will find that the answers to the questions we’ve listed here will change.

You might even find that some of the certifications you have no longer reflect your career direction. If so, permit yourself to let those certifications lapse. There’s no sense hanging on to old certifications that no longer exhibit (or help you attain) your career objectives. Each of us has done this at least once, and we may again someday.

Most non\technical certifications require you to prove that you already possess the required job experience to earn them. People make this common mistake: They want to earn a certification to land a particular kind of job. But that’s not the purpose of a certification. Instead, a certification is evidence that you already possess both knowledge and experience.