This course may be supporting the earning of your first IT credential. You may have noticed that the email signature block of many IT professionals often includes an "alphabet soup" of letters after their names. They typically identify the various credentials earned by that person.

Why is the attainment of IT credentials considered to be a marketable asset? Is it truly important to promote such attainment, or is it merely just bragging rights? Be sure to support your opinion with credible research.