Stephen Ennis, Director Education Services, Avnet Technology Solutions EMEA discusses how training certification is fast becoming a necessity

The channel must understand just how vital IT training and certifications are – not only for its own success, but also to the end-users it serves. A recent survey conducted by Analyst house IDC found that almost all respondent had been certified in some form of IT training in the past two years. This represents a significant shift towards comprehensive education to address the blossoming skills gap in many IT professions.