Re: [PHP] Certification

2001-08-27 Thread Christian Dechery
The real reason I was looking for some kind of certification, is the course I'm trying to start. Here in Rio de Janeiro, there are ZERO PHP Training Courses (in all Brazil I don't think there are more than three), and I think Certification is the reason. All other courses has a certification o

Re: [PHP] Certification

2001-08-27 Thread Michael Kimsal
I know it's not specifically what you're looking for, but it may help further the discussion. We offer PHP training courses. While it's not 'certification' in the sense that we're not a 'well-known, respected' authority, we provide a hands-on environment where you learn a series of skills - from

Re: [PHP] Certification

2001-08-26 Thread pierre-yves
> I don't think Brainbench is exactly what I was looking for... but thanks > anyway. > > BTW... has anyone taken the Brainbench test? > Is it difficult? I did, it is not that difficult. It can tell you if a future employee really knows PHP. But as an employer myself, I would never rely on such a

Re: [PHP] Certification

2001-08-26 Thread Christian Dechery
I am the employer... :) I don't think Brainbench is exactly what I was looking for... but thanks anyway. BTW... has anyone taken the Brainbench test? Is it difficult? If I were to use it... like, I give a PHP course, and add to the cost the US$ 20. How many hours of PHP do u think it would ta

Re: [PHP] Certification

2001-08-26 Thread Chris Lambert
Brainbench offers a PHP certification: http://www.brainbench.com/xml/bb/common/testcenter/subcatresults.xml?cat1=9&; cat2=31&cat3=22 However, I'd contact employers in Brazil and see what their recommendations are in terms of degrees or certifications. /* Chris Lambert, CTO - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wh