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Most jobs or opportunities will attract numerous applicants, so organizations need a way to quickly identify people who are qualified. Certifications are popular because they're objective measures that someone is knowledgeable and knows how to handle the requirements of the job. Certifications come in many forms. You want to focus on the ones that support the direction you want to take your career. For example, the Project Management Institute offers certifications for numerous project management roles such as: the project management professional or PMP for project managers, program management professional or PGMP, and PMI-ACP for Agile certified practitioners. There are also other organizations like AACE and PRINCE2 that offers certifications for methodologies and specialized areas such as cost or scheduling. You can also become certified on software tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. These certifications are usually provided through the software vendors. Software certifications are helpful if you're applying for a position in an organization that uses that software or if you want to specialize in implementing that software. With your niche in mind, research the certifications that will convey your applications in that niche. Next is to determine the requirements you must satisfy to sit for the certification exams. Once you pass the exam, you will obtain your certification. From then on, you can use your certifications to set yourself apart from the crowd when applying for jobs or other opportunities.