Thoughts on getting Argus Certified if I already have a role at a REPE?
My firm is buying Argus Enterprise for me to start underwriting our leasing deals and tracking performance towards asset disposition. So I'll definitely be learning the software enough to eventually be proficient at it. 

But does anyone suggest also going for the certification to put on my resume/Linkedin? I'm worried to ask the company to pay for my personal growth when it won't directly help operations (I'm relatively new to the firm). It's $4,000 for a single license and $1,800 or so for the cert.
[{"id": "izqouai", "text": "I come across Argus models all the time that are clearly built by someone with minimal understanding of the software.   If I was hiring someone, it would definitely be a plus.  But, if you have to get an SaaS Argus license, that sucks.  The company doesn't have an Argus license for you to use?", "replies": [{"id": "izqppaf", "text": "The company would be buying a single license just for me and we were quoted $4,000 for one. Are there cheaper alternatives? Would it be noticeably cheaper to buy a company license?", "replies": [{"id": "izrmbqe", "text": "A cheaper alternative for one license? Not if you want the Argus certification.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "izqsda7", "text": "It's marketing, learn on the job. Saying you have argus experience is just as valuable as having a certificate. Doing the training may help you learn faster, but if your company won't pay for it, spend your extra time going through the argus manual. \n\nDouble check argus calculations with a simple calculator, you will learn a lot this way.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "izr0lgv", "text": "I've heard from multiple people in the industry that no one really cares. I took the argus course which was great, but the certificate is bullshit. Experience is better than the piece of paper.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "izs5qv9", "text": "It is always good to ask the company to pay for the certification!\n\nIf you get it make sure to keep it in good standing - pay the annual fees yourself and ask the company for a reimbursement.\n\nBuild up as many certifications as you can on other people\u2019s dime - and list them all.  Employees like that - it shows that you work hard and see things through!", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "izs8jm7", "text": "For LinkedIn and resume purposes, the certification will do you no good. Everyone assumes you have it if you have worked in Argus for any amount of time. \n\nFor training or education purposes, I would recommend it if you\u2019ve never worked in Argus before. Their training is basic but that is generally a good thing for folks that are brand new to the industry.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iztjy0e", "text": "If you\u2019re not paying for it, do it.  Otherwise, it\u2019s not really a great benefit.  You can\u2019t become skilled at Argus by taking a certification, same with modeling in excel.  Experience is the only way to really learn it.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]