Dive Brief:

• Several CIO certification programs have emerged in the past few years.

• Experts say certifications can improve advancement opportunities or give CIOs the extra boost they may need to secure a new position.

• Governance, Enterprise IT Architect and Compliance are just a few of the areas a CIO can become certified in.

Dive Insight:

These certifications can help CIOs advance in their careers, become more comfortable handling new areas within an organization, or give them the boost required to secure a new position. For example, a certification in corporate governance can help a CIO increase accountability, transparency, and trust in an organization and prevent or control problems.