Hi Rox...

You have pinpointed for me some reasons why I don't believe that vendor-specific certifications translate into professional credentials.

Here is a question to ask?

From a civil liability standpoint, does the person who is "certified" have a greater duty of care to his clients than does the person who is "not certified"?

I'll be happy to expand on this one if you like..< bg >..


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I know more than one MCSD who doesnt have the hands on skills nor technical excellence to give the certification the representation I think it deserves. And I know many many non-certified folks who could smoke a whole room of certies with one hand tied behind their back and a hangover raging. So do I think certification proves one's abilities? nope. And do I think certification proves anything? yupyup... it proves the folks who get certified are ambitious, dedicated to their career path, and have proven themselves in regards to being able to put forth a better than average level of effort. And lastly, I've seen for myself first hand that for the right person and/or in the right arena, certification can be extremely valuable... but I do admit that arena is far from being a general thing and for many folks the only advantage certification gives them is a way of proving to themselves their own self worth (which again to the right person can be a very thing).
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