RE: Re[2]: Value of certification

["Carl Galgano" <cgalgano@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Colin:
I think the MBA is more impressive to clients and prospects, at least they
don't have to ask what it is like they do for the CDP.  More importantly is
WHAT I learned while studying for my MBA.  I took a course in
Entrepreneurship and Enterprise and it has proved very valuable in starting
my own consulting firm.  Accountants like it when you can speak their
language and I feel very comfortable talking with CEOs and upper management.
The MBA was definitely worth it.  (I still can't spell though).
CJG


Carl J. Galgano
EDI Consulting Services, Inc.
540 Powder Springs Street, Suite C19
Marietta, GA  30064
(770) 422-2995 - voice
(419) 730-8212 - fax
mailto:cgalgano@ediconsulting.com
http://www.ediconsulting.com
AS400 EDI, Networking, E-Commerce and Communications Consulting and
Implementation

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-midrange-l@midrange.com
> [mailto:owner-midrange-l@midrange.com]On Behalf Of Colin Williams
> Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2000 4:05 AM
> To: 'MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com'
> Subject: RE: Re[2]: Value of certification
>
>
> Has the MBA opened many doors for you then?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carl Galgano [mailto:cgalgano@ediconsulting.com]
> Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2000 4:13 AM
> To: MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com
> Subject: RE: Re[2]: Value of certification
>
>
> I received a CDP cert several years ago, I think it was pretty
> worthless.
> When prospective clients see the designation on my business
> card, some ask
> but still seem less than impressed, my MBA has proven much more
> valuable and
> also much tougher to complete.
> cjg
>
>
> Carl J. Galgano
> EDI Consulting Services, Inc.
> 540 Powder Springs Street, Suite C19
> Marietta, GA  30064
> (770) 422-2995 - voice
> (419) 730-8212 - fax
> mailto:cgalgano@ediconsulting.com
> http://www.ediconsulting.com
> AS400 EDI, Networking, E-Commerce and Communications Consulting and
> Implementation
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-midrange-l@midrange.com
> > [mailto:owner-midrange-l@midrange.com]On Behalf Of Michele Reinkemeyer
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 9:28 AM
> > To: MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com; MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com
> > Subject: Re[2]: Value of certification
> >
> >
> > Getting certified meant a substantial raise and my employer
> > allowing me to work
> > from home except one day a week (which is spent in the office).
> > IBM requires us
> > to keep so many certified individuals on staff to maintain a
> > certain level with
> > them.  It took me 2 tries to pass the test  (I had never heard of
> > an AS/400 a
> > year ago and what I do know is self taught for the most part,
> along with
> > resources like this list).  I'm not necessarily any the more
> > technically capable
> > now that I've passed it, but if it makes the employer and IBM
> > happy....who am I
> > to argue?
> >
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