Pamela, my replies do not seem to get posted to the list, so I included your direct address.
There is no rating or accrediting body for certifications. The ACM/IEEE could and perhaps should do this, but they have a conflict of interest in that they offer their own set of certifications. You are absolutely correct that the quality of the programs varies significantly - some vendor certifications, like Cisco's, have a very good reputation and they also certify trainers. Others, like Scrum Master are hideous jokes (I am a "Certified Scrum Master). Microsoft Certs are in the middle, good except when the right answer conflicts with Microsofts answer in which case right loses to might. A lot of universities, especially two-year schools offer courses that are, in effect, certification test preparation. If you let me know what certifications you are most interested in, I might be able to provide some direction. dave west On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:00 -0600, "Pamela McCorduck" <pam...@well.com> wrote: > > Does there exist a rating agency or group that rates IT certification > programs the way several such groups exist for colleges and universities? > My son-in-law wishes to upgrade his skills, but we're very concerned that > some of the programs are nothing but fancy scams. > > Thanks, > > Pamela > > > > "God keep me from ever completing anything. This whole book is but a > draft--nay, but the draft of a draft. Oh, Time, Strength, Cash, and > Patience!" > > Melville, "Moby Dick" > > > ============================================================ > FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv > Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College > lectures, archives, unsubscribe, maps at http://www.friam.org > ============================================================ FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College lectures, archives, unsubscribe, maps at http://www.friam.org
