Re: Value of certification

["Robert Bergstrom" <rbergst@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

While I am not against certification, it shows a person can memorize 
information for a test, I do not feel that certification proves a programmer 
has the know how or the instinct to design an application.  I have 
interviewed several certified professionals, some where well qualified and 
others couldn't answer fundametal questions like, "What is the difference 
between DOU and DOW?".  I have also interviewed college drop-outs that have 
taught themselves RPG and have a better understanding of the language and a 
greater ability to think outside of the box than than those that were 
certified.  The long winded point I am trying to get to is this, some people 
can do real well on tests, but cann't apply that knowledge in real life 
scenerios and others have problems on tests, but can perform extremely well 
in business situations.  As for certification, use it as a guideline, not as 
law.



Bob Bergstrom
Technology Solutions Inc.
Perrysburg, OH 43551

Phone: (419)666-7190
       (888)366-8911
FAX:   (419)666-7199

email: rbergst@teksol.com
url:   http://www.teksol.com

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