| 1. Certification demonstrates your commitment to the profession. Receiving your certification shows your peers, supervisors, and the boat buying public your commitment to your career and your ability to perform to set standards. Since university degrees can no longer represent the full measure of professional knowledge and competence in today's evolving job market, CPYB certification sets you apart as a leader in your field. |
| 2. Certification enhances the profession's image. Association certification programs seek to grow, promote, and develop certified professionals, who can stand "out in front" as examples of excellence in the industry or field. Certified yacht brokers lead the way in promoting professionalism, integrity and ability. |
| 3. Certification reflects achievement. Not only professional achievement, but personal achievement. A certified yacht broker has displayed excellence in their field and fulfilled set standards and requirements. |
| 4. Certification builds self esteem. Association certification programs create a standard for the profession, complete with performance standards and ethics. You'll begin to define yourself beyond a job description or an academic degree. You'll see yourself as a certified professional who can control his or her own professional destiny and find a deep sense of personal satisfaction. |
| 5. Certification establishes professional credentials. Since it recognizes your individual accomplishments, certification stands above your resume, serving as an impartial, third party endorsement to your knowledge and experience. When the boat-buying public looks for individuals qualified to serve, they seek individuals - like you - who have achieved certification. |
| 6. Certification improves career opportunities and advancement. Certification gives you the "edge" when being considered for a promotion or other career opportunities. CPYB certification clearly identifies you as a professional who can adapt to changes in work, technology, business practices, and innovation. |
| 7. Certification prepares you for greater on-the-job responsibilities. Since certification is a voluntary professional commitment, it is a clear indicator of your willingness to invest in your own professional development. Certified professionals are aware of the constantly changing environment around their profession and possess the needed tools to anticipate and respond to change. |
| 8. Certification provides for greater earnings potential. As a certified yacht broker professional, you can expect many benefits, but for today's down-sized, right-sized, topsy-turvy working world, salary and commission increases speak for themselves. |
| 9. Certification improves skills and knowledge. Ideally, achieving certification shows your individual competence by confirming proficiency and career involvement and assuring knowledge. |
| 10. Certification offers greater professional recognition from peers. Hear the applause? It's all for you! As a CPYB broker you can expect increased recognition from your peers and from your association, for taking that extra step in your professional development. |
