But in my experience people seem to think Certified Flash Developer gives a little cred..
i think thats true. the exam is way too easy i think, and youonly need a 75 or something to pass. Also i've never had one potential client ask me if I'm certified, and many didnt even know there was a certification. On 8/12/06, Eskil Janson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
See your point, but you will have the latest available Flash exam, and that is what counts for the customers. As I said, i think Adobe should adress this problem. I suppose they will change certifications to "the Adobe way" http://www.adobe.com/support/certification/ In my experience, none has actually asked me about what version I am certified for. If it is required, the person who buys your services, knows what certification counts. But in my experience people seem to think Certified Flash Developer gives a little cred.. /Eskil André Goliath skrev: >>> I think it would be better to show that your >>> certification is up to date. >>> > > Sure, the point I was trying to make is that every "non-Flasher" would > recognize Flash MX 2004 is now two > years old, they probably don´t even know that there where major changes from > MX to MX04. MX does not suffer from this "handicap" of a number attached to > it. > > The exam on MX is not available, in fact those who have only the MX > certification are not listed any longer on > Adobe's certifed Developer page[1]. > > So I guess since there are no Flash 8 beta exams anounced[2] they´ll > propably start a new rush on Flash 9/Flex 2... > > > > > [1] > http://www.adobe.com/support/training/certified_professional_program/retired > _exams.html > [2] http://www.donathgroup.com/macromedia/candidate/ > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rich > Rodecker > Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 7:49 PM > To: Flashcoders mailing list > Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Madobe certified professional - still recommend? > > andre - i'm not sure if I would agree with taking the exam in Flash MX > instead of flash mx 04. Actually, is the flash mx testing still available? > anyway, the reason I say that is, as I'm sure you know well, so much changes > with each version of flash, and I think it would be better to show that your > certification is up to date. For instance, if you took the Flash MX exam, > you could score 100% and not know a thing about Actionscript 2. And if > you're just worried about the year, dont worry, you can just say you're a > Certified Flash Developer. > > > > > On 8/12/06, André Goliath <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Thanks for your thoughts :) >> >> Propably I´d rather take the exam in Flash MX than MX 04, just because MX >> does not have a year in it ;) >> It´s the same with Windows: Everyone would agree that Windows 2000 is >> "old". >> But would you call Windows XP "old"? >> Propably not, until I tell you that it was released in 2001 ;) >> >> I got the preparation book today and took the online test. 60% correct >> without even looking into it isn´t too bad I think. >> I probably take the test anyway, looks good in the CV at least ;) >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eskil >> Janson >> Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 5:58 PM >> To: Flashcoders mailing list >> Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Madobe certified professional - still >> recommend? >> >> I passed the test a year ago, at the time when Flash 8 was just >> released, and it seemed strange alreade at that time >> to study outdated concepts(primarely related to AS1 ) ... But most of >> the basic stuff is the same for both products. >> >> Most of your clients, or students if you teach Flash, won't be able to >> tell the difference between the versions (MX2004, 8) , but some of them >> will probably be >> interested in the fact that you have the highest level of certification >> for the product (Flash) before they consider hiring you. >> >> I think Adobe should get a grip on the certification and training >> situation for Flash. I personally really like AS3 and I can't understand >> why Adobe (formerly MM) never have tried to design courses targeted to >> real professionals, including real OOP, since that makes >> developing Flash so much easiser, and is what everybody is into. This >> should also be reflected in the courses they provide to prepare >> for the exam, and the exam itself. >> >> /Eskil >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> André Goliath skrev: >> >>> Hello List, >>> >>> I´m thinking about becoming a certifed Macromedia(?) Flash MX04 >>> >> Developer, >> >>> but I wonder if this qualification is still of any worth, what do you >>> >> think? >> >>> Have you profited in any way from your certification? >>> >>> Is there anything in the pipeline for Flash 8/9 or will there ever be? >>> >>> "Flash MX04" certified sounds a bit outdated IMHO,... >>> >>> Thanks for any and all thoughts, >>> >>> André >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com >>> To change your subscription options or search the archive: >>> http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders >>> >>> Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software >>> Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training >>> http://www.figleaf.com >>> http://training.figleaf.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> -- >> <http://www.eskilstina.com> >> ---eskilStina >> ------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Eskil Janson Mobil: +46 0735 31 68 52 >> Slupskjulsvägen 38 E-post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> 111 49 Stockholm Webb: www.eskilstina.com >> <http://www.eskilstina.com> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com >> To change your subscription options or search the archive: >> http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders >> >> Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software >> Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training >> http://www.figleaf.com >> http://training.figleaf.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com >> To change your subscription options or search the archive: >> http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders >> >> Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software >> Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training >> http://www.figleaf.com >> http://training.figleaf.com >> >> > _______________________________________________ > Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com > To change your subscription options or search the archive: > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > > Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software > Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training > http://www.figleaf.com > http://training.figleaf.com > > _______________________________________________ > Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com > To change your subscription options or search the archive: > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > > Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software > Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training > http://www.figleaf.com > http://training.figleaf.com > > > -- <http://www.eskilstina.com> ---eskilStina ------------------------------------------------------------------ Eskil Janson Mobil: +46 0735 31 68 52 Slupskjulsvägen 38 E-post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 111 49 Stockholm Webb: www.eskilstina.com < http://www.eskilstina.com> _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
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