OT: Certifications... Worth it?

Here is a good article by Jennifer Waters concerning the question that
circulates these newsgroups. Are certifications worth it?

http://blogs.technet.com/canitpro/ar...-any-more.aspx





Michael D. Alligood, MCSA, MCDST

The I.T. Classroom - http://www.yetanotherblog.typepad.com/

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Michael D. Alligood

"Michael D. Alligood" <> wrote in message
news::

> Here is a good article by Jennifer Waters concerning the question that
> circulates these newsgroups. Are certifications worth it?
>
> http://blogs.technet.com/canitpro/ar...-any-more.aspx
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> Michael D. Alligood, MCSA, MCDST
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> The I.T. Classroom - http://www.yetanotherblog.typepad.com/
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> CertGuard - http://www.certguard.com

Crap... Sorry if that was HTML... <digging deeper hole>
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Michael D. Alligood, MCSA, MCDST
The I.T. Classroom - http://www.yetanotherblog.typepad.com/
CertGuard - http://www.certguard.com

Michael D. Alligood

IT Certifications are worthless without experience. Knowledge is power.
Certification is paper. Also I've decided to amend my signature to more
easily blend in with the new look of the NG's.

Rev. Stephen Charles Rea D.Div [MCNGP #44]
--
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP Windows XP Professional)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA Windows 2003 Server)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Messaging (MCSAM Windows 2003
Server)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security (MCSAS Windows 2003
Server)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE Windows 2003 Server)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Messaging (MCSEM Windows 2003 Server)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security (MCSES Windows 2003 Server)
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST Windows XP
Professional)
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA SQL Server 2000)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS SQL Server 2005)
Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator (MCITPBA SQL
Server 2005)
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
CompTIA A+ Certified Professional
CompTIA Network+ Certified Professional
CompTIA Server+ Certified Professional
CompTIA i-Net+ Certified Professional
CompTIA e-Biz+ Certified Professional
CompTIA Project+ Certified Professional
CompTIA Security+ Certified Professional
ETA Computer Service Technician (CST)
ETA Certified Network Systems Technician (CNST)
ETA Certified Web Specialist (CWS)

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TechNet -
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...ators/rea.mspx

MCNGP - http://www.mcngp.com

Stupid Laws - http://www.justafreak.com/law/index.shtml

Random Link - http://www.ipchicken.com/
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"Michael D. Alligood" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Here is a good article by Jennifer Waters concerning the question that
> circulates these newsgroups. Are certifications worth it?
>
> http://blogs.technet.com/canitpro/ar...-any-more.aspx
>
>
>
>
>
> Michael D. Alligood, MCSA, MCDST
>
> The I.T. Classroom - http://www.yetanotherblog.typepad.com/
>
> CertGuard - http://www.certguard.com
>
>
>
>
>
>

.rev [MCT]

".rev [MCT]" <> wrote in message
news::

<serious snippage>

> Register your next MCP exam with VUE and save 20%. Use the discount voucher
> code, MSUU7C1E9359 Register online at vue.com or by phone @ 800.837.8734

So, is that a valid discount voucher code?
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Michael D. Alligood, MCSA, MCDST
The I.T. Classroom - http://www.yetanotherblog.typepad.com/
CertGuard - http://www.certguard.com

Michael D. Alligood

Michael D. Alligood piffled away vaguely:

> ".rev [MCT]" <> wrote in message
> news::
>
> <serious snippage>
>
>> Register your next MCP exam with VUE and save 20%. Use the discount voucher
>> code, MSUU7C1E9359 Register online at vue.com or by phone @ 800.837.8734
>
> So, is that a valid discount voucher code?

Probably. He's an MCT so he can give it out. It's a good deal.
--

Catwalker
MCNGP #43
www.mcngp.com
"I have a gun. It's loaded. Shut up."

catwalker63

I wouldn't have put it there if it weren't true.

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..rev
..
"It is the mark of an educated man to be able to entertain a thought without
accepting it"
~Aristotle
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"Michael D. Alligood" <> wrote in message
news:...
> ".rev [MCT]" <> wrote in message
> news::
>
> <serious snippage>
>
>> Register your next MCP exam with VUE and save 20%. Use the discount
>> voucher
>> code, MSUU7C1E9359 Register online at vue.com or by phone @ 800.837.8734
>
> So, is that a valid discount voucher code?
> --
> Michael D. Alligood, MCSA, MCDST
> The I.T. Classroom - http://www.yetanotherblog.typepad.com/
> CertGuard - http://www.certguard.com
>
>

.rev [MCT]

".rev [MCT]" <> wrote in message
news:#:

> I wouldn't have put it there if it weren't true.
>
<snipped>

I got your point concerning the sig. To me, the discount code was the
only relevant information in it!

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Michael D. Alligood, MCSA, MCDST
The I.T. Classroom - http://www.yetanotherblog.typepad.com/
CertGuard - http://www.certguard.com

Michael D. Alligood

Feel free to share. And I'm glad you got the point with my sig, but that
wasn't the only relevant data you know. Stupid Laws are very important too.

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..rev
..
"It is the mark of an educated man to be able to entertain a thought without
accepting it"
~Aristotle
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"Michael D. Alligood" <> wrote in message
news:...
> ".rev [MCT]" <> wrote in message
> news:#:
>
>> I wouldn't have put it there if it weren't true.
>>
> <snipped>
>
> I got your point concerning the sig. To me, the discount code was the only
> relevant information in it!
>
> --
> Michael D. Alligood, MCSA, MCDST
> The I.T. Classroom - http://www.yetanotherblog.typepad.com/
> CertGuard - http://www.certguard.com
>
>

.rev [MCT]

did you hear ".rev [MCT]" <> say in
news::

>
> Also I've decided to amend my signature
> to more easily blend in with the new look of the NG's.
>
> Rev. Stephen Charles Rea D.Div [MCNGP #44]
> --
> Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP Windows XP Professional)
> Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA Windows 2003 Server)
> Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Messaging (MCSAM Windows
> 2003 Server)
> Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security (MCSAS Windows
> 2003 Server)
> Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE Windows 2003 Server)
> Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Messaging (MCSEM Windows 2003
> Server) Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security (MCSES Windows
> 2003 Server) Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST
> Windows XP Professional)
> Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA SQL Server 2000)
> Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS SQL Server 2005)
> Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator (MCITPBA
> SQL Server 2005)
> Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
> CompTIA A+ Certified Professional
> CompTIA Network+ Certified Professional
> CompTIA Server+ Certified Professional
> CompTIA i-Net+ Certified Professional
> CompTIA e-Biz+ Certified Professional
> CompTIA Project+ Certified Professional
> CompTIA Security+ Certified Professional
> ETA Computer Service Technician (CST)
> ETA Certified Network Systems Technician (CNST)
> ETA Certified Web Specialist (CWS)
>
> Register your next MCP exam with VUE and save 20%. Use the discount
> voucher code, MSUU7C1E9359 Register online at vue.com or by phone @
> 800.837.8734
>
> TechNet -
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...ators/rea.mspx
>
> MCNGP - http://www.mcngp.com
>
> Stupid Laws - http://www.justafreak.com/law/index.shtml
>
> Random Link - http://www.ipchicken.com/
> .

I'm only doing this because I'm mean and have no imminent desire for my
MVP.

oh and a cert without experience is more worthless than a BA in mideval
lit.

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The InterNeil MCNGP Triple X

Microsoft Certified Professional Implementing and Supporting Microsoft®
Windows NT™ Server 3.51
Microsoft Certified Professional Implementing and Supporting Microsoft®
Windows NT™ Workstation 3.51
Microsoft Certified Professional Implementing and Supporting NT™ Server
4.0
Microsoft Certified Professional Networking Essentials
Microsoft Certified Professional Implementing and Supporting Microsoft®
Exchange Server 4.0
Microsoft Certified Professional Implementing and Supporting NT™ 4.0
Workstation
Microsoft Certified Professional Implementing and Supporting Microsoft®
Windows®95
Microsoft Certified Professional Internetworking with Microsoft® TCP/IP
on Microsoft® Windows NT™ 4.0
Microsoft Certified Professional Implementing and Supporting NT™ Server
4.0 in the Enterprise
Microsoft Certified Professional Implementing and Supporting Microsoft®
Exchange Server 5.5
Microsoft Certified Professional System Administration of Microsoft® SQL
Server™ 6.5
Microsoft Certified Professional Implementing and Supporting Microsoft®
Internet Information Server 4.0
Microsoft Certified Professional Implementing & Supporting the Microsoft®
Internet Explorer Admin Kit for Microsoft® IE 4.0
Microsoft Certified Professional Implementing and Supporting Microsoft®
Windows® 98
Microsoft Certified Professional Updating Support Skills from Microsoft®
Windows NT™ 4.0 to Windows™ 2000
Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Accelerated
Exam for MCPs Certified on Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0
Microsoft Certified Professional Designing a Microsoft® Windows® 2000
Directory Services Infrastructure
Microsoft Certified Professional Supporting and Maintaining a Microsoft®
Windows NT® Server 4.0 Network
Microsoft Certified Professional Managing a Windows 2000 Network
Environment
Microsoft Certified Professional Installing, Configuring, and
Administering Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise Edition
Microsoft Certified Professional Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000
Microsoft Certified Professional Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining
a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on
Windows 2000
Microsoft Certified Professional Designing and Implementing Databases
with Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise Edition
Microsoft Certified Professional Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a
Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System
Microsoft Certified Professional Supporting Users and Troubleshooting
Desktop Applications on a Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System
Microsoft Certified Professional PRO: Optimizing and Maintaining a
Database Administration Solution by Using Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005
Microsoft Certified System Administrator (Win2000)
Microsoft Certified System Administrator (Win2003)
Microsoft Certified System Engineer (NT 3.51)
Microsoft Certified System Engineer (NT 4)
Microsoft Certified System Engineer (Win2000)
Microsoft Certified System Engineer (Win2003)
Microsoft Certified System Engineer + Internet
Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator
Microsoft Certified Trainer
Mircosoft Certified Desktop Support Technician
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Net+
CompTIA Server+
Compaq ASE
Compaq AIS
Compaq APS
Cisco CCNA
Cisco CCDA
HP CSC, CSE
MCNGP
Certified PITA {$1 to M. Bell}
FSM Ninja
and all the rest I've forgotten
http://www.manlaws.com/
http://www.darwinawards.com/

Neil

"Michael D. Alligood" <> wrote in
news::

>> Register your next MCP exam with VUE and save 20%. Use the discount
>> voucher code, MSUU7C1E9359 Register online at vue.com or by phone @
>> 800.837.8734
>

Too bad I didn't see this last thursday! Hopefully the code (or one
similar) appears when I'm ready for the 70-293!

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