IDG Contributor Network: Why pay for tech certifications is declining

There’s always been a tug of war within employers about hiring tech people with skill certifications versus those who have learned by experience on the job. Eventually the question of comparable pay arises, shining a light on whether certification is a valid factor when measuring a worker’s value or potential on the job. And if it isn’t, then how should employers be assessing skills competence?  Historic pay disparities between certified and non-certified tech skills &nbs