"Many surveys and research done in 2015 and 2016 point out professional certification as one of the important career development aspects that outshines all others.
Some popular certifications are increasing rapidly, such as IT, project management, big data etc. HR are are considering certifications mandatory and not just and option anymore! Check this link to know the hottest trends in certifications for 2017!
http://bit.ly/2fES4BY"