Friam - Re: Query about rating agencies/groups

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Re: Query about rating agencies/groups

Posted by Roger Critchlow-2 on Jul 28, 2010; 7:52pm
URL: http://friam.383.s1.nabble.com/Query-about-rating-agencies-groups-tp5350015p5350298.html

ACM Technotes reported today:

Java/J2EE is the programming and developing skill in most demand with more than 14,000 open job positions nationally, according to a July report from IT job board Dice.

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On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 1:39 PM, Grant Holland <[hidden email]> wrote:

Dave,

What is your opinion about certification in the Java world at this point?

Grant

Prof David West wrote:

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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