Dave, What is your opinion about certification in the Java world at this point?
Grant Prof David West wrote:
Pamela, my replies do not seem to get posted to the list, so I included your direct address. There is no rating or accrediting body for certifications. The ACM/IEEE could and perhaps should do this, but they have a conflict of interest in that they offer their own set of certifications. You are absolutely correct that the quality of the programs varies significantly - some vendor certifications, like Cisco's, have a very good reputation and they also certify trainers. Others, like Scrum Master are hideous jokes (I am a "Certified Scrum Master). Microsoft Certs are in the middle, good except when the right answer conflicts with Microsofts answer in which case right loses to might. A lot of universities, especially two-year schools offer courses that are, in effect, certification test preparation. If you let me know what certifications you are most interested in, I might be able to provide some direction. dave west On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:00 -0600, "Pamela McCorduck" <[email protected]> wrote:Does there exist a rating agency or group that rates IT certification programs the way several such groups exist for colleges and universities? My son-in-law wishes to upgrade his skills, but we're very concerned that some of the programs are nothing but fancy scams. Thanks, Pamela "God keep me from ever completing anything. This whole book is but a draft--nay, but the draft of a draft. Oh, Time, Strength, Cash, and Patience!" Melville, "Moby Dick" ============================================================ FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College lectures, archives, unsubscribe, maps at http://www.friam.org============================================================ FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College lectures, archives, unsubscribe, maps at http://www.friam.org
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