AI Certifications Outpace Non-Certified AI Skills in Pay Growth
Also on 20 October 2025, research by Foote Partners showed that while overall pay premiums for IT certifications dipped ~0.7 % in Q3 2025, AI-related certifications rose nearly 12 % over the past year In contrast, pay for non-certified AI skills dropped around 1 %. The takeaway: formally certified AI skills are becoming more valued in the job market, which should alert professionals and employers alike. The significance: signals growing maturity in the AI workforce and demand for credentialed expertise.