Hosted applications are nothing new. Application Service Providers (ASPs) made their meteoric rise (and crashing fall) in the late 1990s, as an offshoot of the Internet Boom. The premise was to provide enterprises with the full features and functionalities of applications such as customer relationship management, sales force automation, and supply chain, without the overhead of having to install, manage, and upgrade the solutions. Not everyone bought the idea that you could successfully outsource some of your most business-critical applications, and with the Internet crash of the early 2000s, the ASP market felt the hit.
Understanding the Difference Between a Certificate and Certification
As professionals seek to advance their careers or pivot to new fields, understanding the variety of learning and credentialing options is essential. At BPMInstitute.org, we often encounter students wondering whether they should pursue a certificate or certification in Business Process Management (BPM). This article is designed to clarify the differences, highlight the benefits of each, and guide prospective students in making the best decision for their career goals.
