Back to the certification issue, something is better than nothing in most cases. I assume most hiring managers, if they don't know about w3schools or LSU or whatever other cert you have, (and this totally depends on the number of applications they receive) would look it up and try to ascertain if it is a decent cert. No one things because you have a cert in X, that you're an expert in X, but they do think at least you have some knowledge and the desire to learn and go out to get a cert. If a hiring manager receives hundreds of apps from individuals, then those will most likely be weeded out by HR. And HR is going to look for matching up items from the resume to items requested on the posting.
Regarding w3schools, if someone looks that up, they may think, "this is an online only test" and therefore may decide to not give as much weight as a cert you took a course for and then a test at LSU with a proctor involved. Not that one is better than the other, but it's about perception. You may want to search for industry recognized certs, i'm not sure what those are for web programming, but that may be the best option instead of random classes at lsu. The tough part for you, that i can tell, is you're just trying to get certs to have something, then going to find a job? I suggest looking for jobs you want, then getting certs they request/desire. Most postings will say, X cert required or desired. Certs aren't the end all, but they certainly help get your resume past HR, but usually if it's the cert that is mentioned in the posting. That said, the 3-4 jobs I have had have been mostly by reference, then me being able to sell myself. One of which was a reference right here on BRLUG. (actually, my current job). I would say keep trying, and don't not apply for a job cause you don't match what's listed. One thing to remember about a job posting is that they request/desire an expert, but only want to pay entry level. My thought has always been, you may not have all the desired skills, but you may be the most skilled person to apply. bb >> I protest the $495. >> Heh. >> >> On 6/28/2011 8:15 AM, Dustin Puryear wrote: >> >> You protest what? That LSU is offering those classes? They seem useful to >> me. >> >> >> >> From: general-boun...@brlug.net [mailto:general-boun...@brlug.net] On >> Behalf Of Byron Como >> Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 4:04 PM >> To: general@brlug.net >> Subject: Re: [brlug-general] Programming certification. >> >> >> >> LSU Continuing Education Courses: >> >> Web Design Basics/Introduction to HTML - $395 >> >> PHP / MySQL for Web Developers - $495 >> >> I doth protest, sir. >> >> >> E-Learning Center: >> http://www.e-learningcenter.com/web_design.htm >> >> PHP & MySQL - $69 >> >> >> >> >> On 6/26/2011 11:39 PM, Joey Kelly wrote: >> >> On Sat June 25 2011 9:52 pm, Byron Como wrote: >> >> Is w3schools a legit certification? >> >> >> >> No. You take a "test" online, then they market a certificate to you. >> I've >> >> taken a couple of their quizzes, they're based on their tutorials and >> only >> >> ask the most basic of questions. Don't waste your money. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> General mailing list >> >> General@brlug.net >> >> http://brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> General mailing list >> General@brlug.net >> http://brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net >> > > > _______________________________________________ > General mailing list > General@brlug.net > http://brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net > > -- Have Mercy & Say Yeah _______________________________________________ General mailing list General@brlug.net http://brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net
