Re: Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for certification, a must? Wher e is the location of the exam?

2007-07-06 Thread Tom Chiverton
On Thursday 05 Jul 2007, DURETTE, STEVEN J (ATTASIAIT) wrote: > Actually, I'd be happier if it were more of a requirement. I'd also > like to see different levels other than Certified and Advanced. I'd want it to be cheaper too - maybe free at 'basic' level. We must not create barriers to entry.

RE: Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for certification, a must? Wher e is the location of the exam?

2007-07-05 Thread John Mason
ines or spend a few hours scratching your head :) John [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Jaime Metcher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 7:03 PM To: CF-Talk Subject: RE: Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for certification, a must? Wher e is the locat

RE: Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for certification, a must? Wher e is the location of the exam?

2007-07-05 Thread Jaime Metcher
> -Original Message- > From: DURETTE, STEVEN J (ATTASIAIT) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, 6 July 2007 4:32 AM > To: CF-Talk > Subject: RE: Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for certification, a must? > Wher e is the location of the exam? > > > Out of

Re: Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for certification, a must? Wher e is the location of the exam?

2007-07-05 Thread Sean Corfield
On 7/5/07, DURETTE, STEVEN J (ATTASIAIT) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Actually, I'd be happier if it were more of a requirement. I'd also > like to see different levels other than Certified and Advanced. Tests don't indicate ability. Some people can cram for an exam and have no real knowledge. I'

RE: Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for certification, a must? Wher e is the location of the exam?

2007-07-05 Thread Andy Matthews
Right... And when it comes down to it, it's not that expensive. I think that it's $150. That's nothing. -Original Message- From: Mike Kear [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 2:58 PM To: CF-Talk Subject: Re: Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for certif

Re: Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for certification, a must? Wher e is the location of the exam?

2007-07-05 Thread Mike Kear
I did my certification thinking it would help me get contract positions, but i dont think it's made the slightest difference in that respect.It was definitely worth doing though, because there was a benefit I handn't thought of going in. As a result of doing the exam, I know a LOT more about

RE: Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for certification, a must? Wher e is the location of the exam?

2007-07-05 Thread Peterson, Chris
I think a CF test should be more structured like a collage entrance English test, where you are given a topic and write a 2 page essay off the cuff. Give the applicant a problem to solve, 2 hours to do it, then grade the results. Test on ingenuity, performance, clean code practices, etc. Do this

RE: Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for certification, a must? Wher e is the location of the exam?

2007-07-05 Thread Rick Faircloth
2007 1:32 PM To: CF-Talk Subject: RE: Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for certification, a must? Wher e is the location of the exam? Actually, I'd be happier if it were more of a requirement. I'd also like to see different levels other than Certified and Advanced. We regularly look for contrac

Re: Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for certification, a must? Wher e is the location of the exam?

2007-07-05 Thread Mary Jo Sminkey
>I'm all for more tools to help people grasp stuff and whatnot, but I don't >really hold testing in that high of a regard, as a yardstick. I think a lot of us have run into too many people that have that certification but are really terrible coders to really put much regard on it. One of the most

Re: Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for certification, a must? Wher e is the location of the exam?

2007-07-05 Thread Dinner
On 7/5/07, DURETTE, STEVEN J (ATTASIAIT) wrote: > I'd be willing to put some time towards it. CF-Talk could come up with > questions for the tests! Hey if we wanted to do advanced tests, we > could even use some of the really hard e-mails that come to the list! I'm all for more tools

RE: Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for certification, a must? Wher e is the location of the exam?

2007-07-05 Thread Andy Matthews
st an opinion and an idea or two! Steve -Original Message- From: Dave Watts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 1:34 PM To: CF-Talk Subject: RE: Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for certification, a must? Wher e is the location of the exam? > I heard a lot about Coldfusio

RE: Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for certification, a must? Wher e is the location of the exam?

2007-07-05 Thread DURETTE, STEVEN J (ATTASIAIT)
ECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 1:34 PM To: CF-Talk Subject: RE: Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for certification, a must? Wher e is the location of the exam? > I heard a lot about Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for CF7 > certification. First of all I want to know if it is a must. No.

RE: Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for certification, a must? Wher e is the location of the exam?

2007-07-05 Thread Dave Watts
> I heard a lot about Coldfusion MX7 Developer Exam for CF7 > certification. First of all I want to know if it is a must. No. > Is there more job offers for certified programmer? I seriously doubt it. > Is the salary usually higher? No, I seriously doubt that too. While it may give you an