Announcement of Certification Awareness Survey Results
Eduwill announced on June 9 that, according to the results of its "Certification Awareness Survey" conducted on 160 adult men and women in their 20s to 50s, 44% of respondents cited "successful employment or job change" as the most anticipated change after obtaining a certification.
This was followed by ▲restoring self-esteem (21.3%), ▲economic stability (17.5%), and ▲a new start (15%), indicating that certifications are perceived as practical means for achieving employment and job change.
Eduwill announced the results of the "Certification Awareness Survey" conducted on 160 adult men and women on the 9th.
When asked what certifications currently mean to them, 36.3% of respondents answered "a stepping stone to a better job." ▲A challenge in a new field (25%) and ▲a means to prove oneself (22.5%) were also significant, followed by ▲alleviating anxiety about the future (12.5%) and ▲demonstrating effort to parents or family (3.7%).
When asked for the first word that comes to mind with "certification," "challenge" ranked first with 67.5% (multiple responses allowed). This was followed by ▲growth (41.9%), ▲opportunity (33.1%), ▲stability (13.1%), and ▲economic reward (11.3%).
The most prominent emotion felt during the certification study process was "burden" at 28.1%, followed by ▲anticipation (27.5%), ▲sense of achievement (19.4%), and ▲pride (16.2%) at similar levels.
An Eduwill representative stated, "The survey results confirm that certifications are recognized as practical tools for successful employment and job change, and at the same time are considered instruments for personal growth and new challenges." The representative added, "Given the high expectations for success in employment and job change, we will actively support candidates in achieving their goals through systematic learning programs."
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