RE: certification

[MList -at- chrysalis-its -dot- com]

If I were looking for a new job -- and succeeded in getting an 
interview -- in a climate where some sort of "optional" certification 
was being promoted, I'd probably need to work quite diligently at 
undermining the credibility of the certification.

"Yes, I looked into that certification, but it didn't seem 
to offer me, or potential employers, much value for the 
money. I can put you in touch with a few people who have 
actually gone for it, but they'll readily admit that the 
course/exam was outdated before they took it, and that they 
haven't really been using most of the skills or information 
that they had to study.  The curriculum/checklist was developed 
almost entirely from the job descriptions of three people who 
initially promoted the idea. You know how that works.
I kept the e-mail thread, if you're interested.

Most people that I know who've taken the cert, had a training 
budget to use up from their employer. Very few have done it 
on their own nickel. Maybe in another ten years, when the 
certifying gang is big enough and mature enough to keep 
up-to-date and relevant, I'll re-visit.  Now, about your actual 
needs, I have some samples here that show what I've done in 
this area..."

/kevin

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