I would like to get everyone's opinion on being A+ certified and W3 certified. It's my understanding that A+ certification is very credible, something to be proud of. I am ignorant of W3 certification however. Do they have credibility within the computer community? I was checking out their site and noticed that they offer certification in a variety of things.
http://www.w3schools.com/cert
It's $75 USD to take the test. Is it worth my time or is the certificate not worth the paper it's printed on?
A+ and W3 Certified?
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A+ cert is ok I suppose. Its for life and that's a plus. I guess it shows dedication and an ability to learn, but frankly I have never needed to whip out my card. A+ is good for getting a job as a computer tech but they don't make shit / hour in my opinion and it cost $300 to take the tests.
W3 I am not sure about. What do you want to get certified for?
Just my opinion so no one bitch me out please.
W3 I am not sure about. What do you want to get certified for?
Just my opinion so no one bitch me out please.
I took the A+ in like 97 or so, it covers a lot of general information and things that everyone should know... plus it never expires which is also good. I've never gotten a job based on the cert... but information is priceless, and I've never regretted taking it, although with the proper motivation getting the study guide contains all the information... no cert though, which again just is nice to have I feel.
I don't know shit about W3, but I can ask around and give you a collective opinion throughout the day.
I don't know shit about W3, but I can ask around and give you a collective opinion throughout the day.
I did a little searching around for you regarding the W3 certification. Assuming you trust the knowledge and opinions of the people posting on the other website, then i can tell you the following:
A W3 certification won't get you extremely far. One of the main reasons for this is the fact that W3 isn't an official source of knowledge on the subject and is not recognized as a proper source for learning the required material. Also, many employers don't even know what a W3 certification is. Basically, the certification itself does not have enough credibility to help you establish any credibility.
http://www.nabble.com/W3-Schools--td23005266.html <-- source
A W3 certification won't get you extremely far. One of the main reasons for this is the fact that W3 isn't an official source of knowledge on the subject and is not recognized as a proper source for learning the required material. Also, many employers don't even know what a W3 certification is. Basically, the certification itself does not have enough credibility to help you establish any credibility.
http://www.nabble.com/W3-Schools--td23005266.html <-- source
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kirk, I don't know if you are interested in Linux, but when it's about certificates I always like to refer to the LPIC ones:
http://www.lpi.org/
the exams also just cost a little (160 bucks, on special occasions like Linux conventions even for half the fee, sometimes even for free) and you can learn together with your local LUG (Linux User Group):
http://www.linux.org/groups/usa/
the LPI certificates are amongst the most respected ones, the main reason is that those are not gifts...you really have to learn for them...
http://www.lpi.org/
the exams also just cost a little (160 bucks, on special occasions like Linux conventions even for half the fee, sometimes even for free) and you can learn together with your local LUG (Linux User Group):
http://www.linux.org/groups/usa/
the LPI certificates are amongst the most respected ones, the main reason is that those are not gifts...you really have to learn for them...