On Wed, 7 Jul 1999, Michael Cunningham wrote:
> > Since the tests will be revised from time to time to accomodate changes
> > in Linux, it makes sense to me that at some point, current cert holders
> > must recertify. What are everyone's thoughts on this?
>
> Unless there is a large changes like kernel 2.0 to 2.2 or something
> else signifgant I think forcing someone to recertify should be a very
> limited thing. Maybe everytime there is a major change..with a huge grace
> period of course or every 3 years otherwise. I think this would be fair.
> Maybe even 4 years.. Someone who is certified with linux is most likely
> using it, hence they will just have to natyurally keep up with changes.
My feelings too. I have the impression that (re)certification is being
used as a cash cow, and we shouldn't do that. In fact, I think we need
no recertification at all. If we give the certificates a clear version
number and date stamp, the LPIC and his prospective employer will note
themselves if it has grown stale. If the LPIC can convince the employer
he has kept himself up-to date, I don't see why we would require
re-certification. It can be done voluntarily if need be.
Of course I am neither an LPIC nor an employer, so my opinion may not
only be irrelevant, but uncharacteristic as well.
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