Are
Computer Certifications Hyped Too Much?
Increasingly, many people who want to change careers see the
computer industry as the place to be and certification as the
way to achieve that end. Looked at from the outside, the
computer industry is attractive. The newspapers and other media
regularly feature stories about the shortage of IT workers and
the growing need for skilled employees. There is no lack of
stories about people in the industry who receive multiple job
offers and large salaries and are able to demand perks, like
desks built entirely of Lego. Source: BrainBuzz.com
Brain Dumps, Study Guides and Certifications
There is an awful lot of talk about how illegal
brain dumps are©how they devalue the certification,
how they lessen the respect for those who have
spent the time working and studying for the actual
certification. The idea is that someone could buy a
series of questions from one of more than 250
©vendors,? which claim to have the ?actual? test
questions, and for a small fee could pass the exam
on the first try. How in the world can the
certification industry actually survive this
onslaught of ©paper? certified technicians? Source:
Certification Magazine
Certification
Bashing © Myths & Realities
As certified professionals, you certainly know the
value credentials bring to your career. But
programs do have their detractors. Here©s a
guide to help you debunk the bashers. Source: Certification
Magazine
From
Paper Certified to Discerning Veteran
In the last article in this series, I discussed three key
techniques for accelerating career growth: the importance of
looking outside your own talents, reviewing your assumptions,
and having the right attitude. By adding some key habits to
these techniques, you'll enjoy getting more done in less time
and the quality of your work will improve. And, you don't need
years of experience to put these habits into practice because
you can start today. Source: BrainBuzz.com
|
|
How
to be a Successful Online Student - By Sean Chase
Ready to try out that hot new Microsoft online training class?
Be prepared to work for it! Online
training can be a very rewarding experience for students who
follow some simple guidelines. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer
(MCT) who has worked as an online trainer for over three years,
I have noticed many differences between successful students and
students who fail. Source: BrainBuzz.com
Inside
Certification, Part 1: Creating the Certification Exam
This article is the first in a series that examines how a certification exam
comes into being. This series serves two purposes: first, to provide a
blueprint for companies and organizations creating exams; second (and more
importantly), to illustrate for the test taker how complex the process actually
is. Source: 8Wire
Is
free training really a bargain?
There's boatload of free technical training out there for the asking. And in
these days of shrinking IT budgets, the temptation to partake - some might say
the necessity - can appear compelling. Source: NetworkWorldFusion
Microsoft
Certification: A Measure of Competence or Profit-Making Scheme?
Noted author and speaker Mark Minasi shares his
thoughts on Microsoft's certification programs, the decertification of the NT
4.0 MCSE Program, and the new Windows 2000 exams. Source: WinMag.net
Prep
Materials: How Much Is Too Much?
One by-product of the success of certification is an abundance of
preparation materials. Here©s how to sort through the steady stream of study
aids and find the tools that work for you. Source: Certification Magazine
Road
To MCSE: The Winners Edge
Article
by Thomas W
Shinder, M.D., MCSE, MCT Over the last few months we've had a
lot of people new to the industry (but with a fresh new MCSE)
ask us how to get their first job. Many of them come to us
almost in a panic because they haven't been able to find any
work. They're disconcerted because they can't seem to make a
dent in what they have been told are "gold rush"
times, where good jobs are a dime a dozen and all you have to do
is put your hand in the pot of gold that is the job pool, and
grab a piece of the big fortuna. Source: Swynk.com
Staying
Certified: Requirements for Recertification
It©s not enough to
get certified. If you want to maximize your
career, you need to keep your credentials
current. Here©s a look at the recertification
mandates you need to know. Source: Certification
Magazine
Test
Piracy: The Darker Side of Certification
Stealing questions, changing test results, taking
tests for someone else and unauthorized use of
materials during testing are some of the daring,
illegal and unethical actions becoming more
commonplace as individuals attempt to achieve
unearned certifications. The problem has become
epidemic, and serious efforts are underway
throughout the industry to combat it. But
here©s the bright side: Today?s piracy efforts
for the most part are juvenile, occur infrequently,
remain unorganized and have occurred in an
environment of trust and developing technology.
With industry-wide support and organization, along
with new tools and industry commitment to
protecting the value of certification, these piracy
efforts can be countered Source: CertMag (Jan
2003)
The
Accidental MCSE
Are you an NT 4.0 MCSE who has passed most, but
not all, of the seven required exams for your
Windows 2000 MCSE? If so, you may have achieved
your Win2K certification without even knowing it.
Source: MCP Magazine
THE
CERTIFICATION AGREEMENT: What You Should Know
Congratulations! You've managed to conquer every course,
vanquish every scenario and case study, and triumph over the
brutal exams. You passed! You're certified! It's time for your
IT career to commence. Except, did you take the time to look at
the Certification Agreement that you signed, either physically
or electronically, as part of your certification? It's long,
it's dry, it's written in a language that only a lawyer could
love...but that multi-page legal agreement is an extremely
important document, with potential ramifications towards your
career as an IT Professional. Source: BrainBuzz.com
The
Cost of Certification
Certification can be an expensive goal. Both
direct and indirect costs must go into your training budget. Certification magazine
breaks down the cost of several different training options and shows
you how to get the most for the least. Source: Certification Magazine
The
Do's and Don'ts of Certification
A lot of consideration should go into any certification decision, and we©ve
got a guide to help you make the right choices. Certification magazine
columnist Phil Croucher takes a look at the certification process, evaluates
study options, and offers some real world advice. Source: CertMag (June
2001)
What
Is Your Certification Training Plan?
Following a structured certification plan will save you time and
money. Whatever your reason for pursuing certification, the more
time you spend mapping out your certification path, the better
you can leverage your efforts. To develop a plan, we can borrow
from a tried and true programming methodology: the Software
Development Cycle. This methodology outlines five distinct
stages to follow when producing a software product: Specify,
Design, Develop, Test and Maintain. This methodology can also be
applied towards planning and achieving your certification goals.
Source: BrainBuzz.com
What You Need to Know About Windows Server 2003
Certification
For Windows 2003 certification, Microsoft is
restructuring the relationship between the MCSE and
the MCSA credentials. Instead of simply refreshing
current exams to reflect the new product, as
Microsoft has previously done, the company is
restructuring the relationship between the MCSE and
the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
(MCSA) credentials. Here's what you need to know
about Windows 2003 certification. Source:
Windows & .NET Magazine
If you would like to contribute to this page, please send e-mail to webmaster@labmice.net |
