Whats The Future Of Computer Certification?
The value of computer professionalcertifications appears to be on the rise. Judging by the rapid emergence of new programs, big business and professional organizations appear eager and able to fuel the market. Consider that approximately 445,000 Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs) are already in the job market, along with more than 140,000 Novell CNEs and 55,000 ICCP Computer Certified Professionals (CCPs) , and those are just a few of the biggies. Nonetheless, there is reason to believe that the certification marketplace is still young, and like a young child, charging ahead at great speed but not necessarily in a straight line. Many factions–professional associations, software and hardware vendors, nonprofit organizations, and consortiums–are working themselves into the picture, and right now thats not too hard to do. But as the marketplace matures, stratification is likely. Just as traditional academics has two-year degrees, four-year degrees, and postgraduate levels, certifi
