Many employers require formal qualifications before they even consider your application. As a result, without certification, you're often stuck at the bottom of the pile.

Certified technicians often earn $30,000–$60,000 more each year than uncertified workers. Therefore, without the right credentials, you could be missing out on significant income gains.

In many states, without certification, you can't legally perform or sign off on certain jobs, which means you could lose clients, face penalties, or worse.

Without the right qualifications, you're likely stuck doing the same basic tasks, leaving you with no clear path to becoming a supervisor, contractor, or business owner.