Posted by
Prof David West on
Jul 28, 2010; 7:09pm
URL: http://friam.383.s1.nabble.com/Query-about-rating-agencies-groups-tp5350015p5350192.html
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" <
[hidden email]>
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"
>
>
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