Professional Certification and Career Development: A Comparative Analysis between Local and Foreign Certifications

Oluyemi Theophilus Adeosun () and Waliu Mulero Adegbite ()
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Oluyemi Theophilus Adeosun: Department of Economics, University of Lagos (Nigeria)
Waliu Mulero Adegbite: Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management, University of Johannesburg (South Africa)

Management & Economics Research Journal, 2023, vol. 5, issue 1, 1-14

Abstract: Professional certification, a proficiency to validate employees' competency and readiness for career development, has recently become a subject of inquiry among researchers. There are concerns about employers' demand for foreign in place of local professional certifications in employment decisions, especially in developing countries. Therefore, this study examines the impact of indigenous and foreign professional certifications on employee career development in developing countries like Nigeria. A survey questionnaire was designed to collect data from certified and non-certified human resource professionals in Nigeria. A structural equation modelling analysis was conducted to explore the relationship between the exogenous and homogenous constructs. Findings revealed that local and foreign certifications influence the career development of the sampled employees. However, the model's explanatory power shows that foreign certification has a greater influence on career development than local certification. The study report suggests that both certifications benefit career development, thus, are relevant in career development and employment decisions.

Keywords: Career Development; Local and Foreign Certifications; Nigeria; Professional Certifications; Structural Equation Modeling (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M10 M12 M51 M53 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.48100/merj.2023.253

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