I will always pursue certification in VFP because it demonstrates that I CAN join a team or project that uses any methodology. I do have preferred ways of dealing with VFP issues, but if you walk in the door with a certification, you demonstrate that you "know" FoxPro, backward and forward.

As for the memorization, you have a point in the case of some exams. But, if you expand your focus from that of the VFP exams to the entire MCSD program, you'll be pleased to meet the Analyzing Requirements exam. It is the one that really separates the memorizers from the analysts.

In the past two positions I've filled (both developer team lead postitions) I was the only person with VFP certification and it was a key issue in my promotion.

I think the fact that the tests hit you from every angle are the very value of them. This broad based certification tells my clients that I really do know the tool.

(Pesky question: If you know very little about a feature of VFP, how can you be sure that the approach you are taking is the most appropriate?)

I think it's great that there are those that are running very successful consulting firms without certification. Heck, I'll bet the last three VFP books I've read (Hentzenwerkes) were written by/with people that weren't certified. For me, certification is working well. But, I suspect some of the gurus fail to see the need, and maybe rightfully so.

I don't know if Chuck Yeager had a private pilot's license. Should he have?

M2CW

M.


[...then Marty says his "no flames" mantra and pushes send..... <g>]