Hi apache. Just had a thought.
*** Should/Could the ASF have its own project managed develoepr certification program (for "industry professionals") ? *** In apache projects, like hadoop, for example, we see lots of certifications come up, which are mostly a bunch of multiple choice questions, or a way to get you to take their class, and so on. - After all, we already have people qualified to be mentors, so nobody would dispute the distinction of such a certification. - I see alot of companies doing these certifications for apache projects (i.e. like hadoop for example, but there are others). The programs seem to be valuable both to consumers (learn new skills) and to companies (Spread mindshare) alike. *** example *** On Apache BigTop, I think we could design a great big data certification, which would help grow the project, increase commitership, and also increase the back flow of collaboration from companies as well. I think alot of other projects (for example, even the Apache HTTP server, Derby, CTakes, and so on). -- jay vyas
