Re: IBM certification, especially RPG

I'll give my 2 cents to this issue.  I became a CDP over 14 years ago.  Has
it ever helped me?, probably not.  Very few people even inquire as to what a
CDP is.  I guess it made me feel good and that is about it.  What is your
purpose for getting certification?  Until a certification is widely
recognized like a CPA, then you may be wasting your time and money.  I found
that my MBA has opened up many more doors and opportunities that my CDP.  I
hope somebody on this list will help me see that I am wrong on this issue,
but in general I don't know too many companies who really care about
certifications, successful experience is what really counts and the ability
to adapt to this crazy changing environment.
I don't usually get on my soapbox...... must be that cup of coffee I had!
CJG
Carl Galgano
EDI Consulting Services, Inc.
540 Powder Springs Street
Suite C19
Marietta, GA  30064
770-422-2995
mailto: cgalgano@ediconsulting.com
http://www.ediconsulting.com
EDI, Communications and AS400 Technical Consulting

-----Original Message-----
From: DeVries, Barbara <BDeVries@cfund.org>
To: 'MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com' <MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com>
Date: Thursday, May 06, 1999 2:01 PM
Subject: IBM certification, especially RPG


>Hi Listers,
>
>I am interested in IBM certification, especially the programming exams.
>Are there websites or other lists to help in studying?
>
>Anybody out there who is certified?
>How did you do it?
>
>By the way, I am on a budget, as my company will not pay for exams or study
>materials.  I am on my own, so I am seeking inexpensive aids, not the IBM
>classes.
>
>For example, there are many websites dedicated to helping people study for
>the Microsoft and Novell exams.  Where are the IBM ones?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Barbara
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