Topic started by TT (@ 203.199.196.118) on Wed May 2 03:57:02 .
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Long time back Novell started the CNE program. Many of the Engineering graduates who wanted to get better jobs went for this certification hoping that it will bring good fortune for them. But then, alas!, Novell stumbled and lost its battle to Microsoft. Then people immediately wanted to get an MCSE. No one cared about the CNE5 program. Everyone tried to complete MCSE and MCSD by hook or crook. Some centers were even ready to arrange for ghost test writers and give question banks to those who will pay for it. Some of those who completed MCSE got better jobs. While others were still on the lookout for jobs, the market was flooded with lots of MCSEs and Microsoft lost its charm. So again people turned to Java, ASP, Sun Solaris, etc. Again certification. Again saturation. How long this will go on? True - certification gives basic ideas about the product. But where to get the practical exposure? For companies it may give profit through exam fees, etc. Also it acts as an effective marketing tool. But what about the candidates? They lose their money and before they could get a job, they are asked to go for another certification. Are these certified people (without any practical knowledge) still on demand anywhere?

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• From: Srini (@ 203.117.167.130) on: Wed May 2 04:07:05
  
  >>Are these certified people (without any practical knowledge) still on demand anywhere? <<
  
  It depends on Platform, Demand-Supply concerned. No Golden rule. In some areas like ERP, implementation experience still counts more than certification, In some others like E-Business/Network etc. Certification commands a better value rivalling experience.
  
  >>For companies it may give profit through exam fees, etc<<
  Having moved 'manufacturing' to Asia/Third world, Westerners are bound to make more earnings on 'software' of all types inlcuding earnings on royalties to brand, entertainment, education, sports (NBA, WWF, AXN kind). So, there is no escape from arrival of 'de facto'/'de jure' standards meant to rob some dollars on certification mania. Let's be prepared for it.
  
  
• From: TT (@ 203.199.196.118) on: Fri May 4 05:43:20
  
  Srini,
  Thanks for the input. I heard that certifications on IBM products like AIX RS/6000 SP, High Availability Clustering, UDB/DB2, Tivoli Enterprise Management System, MQ Series and Sun E10K, Sun Clustering has good demand in the market. How about the mainframe market?
  
  
  
• From: Srini (@ palo4.pacific.net.sg) on: Sat May 5 09:33:47
  
  TT: I am sorry, am not knowledgeable on the topics you have mentioned, nor are the people whom I consulted on your behalf. I hope someone or the other in this foum will help you. Meanwhile, why don't you try this thread in http://www.ITSpace.com which is a good info site based out of B'lore. You may also try your luck with http://www.techrepublic.com Wishing you good luck with just one suggestion: Certification could be a shot in the arm in this fiercely competeitive market (more people vying for less jobs due to slowdown); However, since they are costly to obtain, consult 5 knowledgable people, think and invest.
  
  
• From: BUBBLE SORT (@ ) on: Sat Mar 20 21:51:58
  
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