The next step in becoming a software engineer is to obtain a certificate for the programming languages in which you are trained. Unfortunately, however, the field does not fully agree on the validity of the certificate. Some are considered obsolete, and some companies do not require them at all. As with other aspects of becoming a programmer, you will need to research what certain companies expect to decide if taking the certificate is worth your time. For example, say you want to work with a very specific application development company. Spend some time reviewing their job ads for software engineers. Do any of these positions require certifications ... and if so, which ones? This can give you a good basic idea of whether you need to take additional certificates! if you do you need certificates, where can you get them? Certificates are offered through technology companies such as Microsoft and Oracle, or through professional organizations such as the IEEE. Getting a certificat...