Attainment of certification at the administrator or engineer level is an industry recognition of core competency. Any technician presenting the SUSE Certified Administrator (for example) on their business card has trained and been independently assessed. Earning a certification at the administrator or engineer level is widely recognized as a mark of fundamental proficiency within the industry. A technician who lists the SUSE Certified Administrator, for instance, on their business card, indicates that they have undergone training and passed an independent evaluation. This certification is a testament to their core competencies in their field.