Why you should still become SQL-certified in 2026 (and how to achieve it)


 

It may seem that in today’s rapidly evolving landscape of AI and digital threats, becoming certified is a thing of the past. A throwback, perhaps, to forums circa 2015, where seeing ‘SQL-certified’ community members was the norm.

However, many people are still becoming certified, and the reasons for that are numerous. Aside from the potential of a salary increase, a certificate might open doors to jobs in new industries, or attract clients to your business. It may even be an essential checkmark for HR when hiring you over a candidate who has a PhD but no certificate!

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