IABC already has a very rigorous business communications certification program. It does not require a degree, but does have a minimum work experience qualification. Before reinventing the wheel, it's worth checking to what other professional associations already do.
Connie P. Giordano The Right Words Communications & Information Design http://www.therightwords.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] (704) 540-9985 (office) (704) 957-8450 (mobile) "It's kind of fun to do the impossible." - Walt Disney -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Borokowski Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 4:48 PM To: TCP List Subject: Re: [TCP] ranting STC RE: What did you learn when you participatedin the Technical certifications are good for specific toolset knowledge, like an MCSE or CCNA. The equivalent for technical communications would be a degree, much like CS is for programming/networking. I can get certified as a Microsoft network engineer with some form of an MCSE, but for general networking knowledge, only a degree really does it. I like the idea of a technical writing cert, if done sensibly, as these days an English degree means little and CS is rapidly heading that way as well. --- John Garison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have no idea at all of how to > measure and certify > anyone's ability to practice technical > communication. http://www.dionysius.com code | tech | docs | leadership ____________________________________________________________________________ ________ Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. DOCUMENTATION & TRAINING WEST 07: THE USER EXPERIENCE April 18-21, 2007 ~ Vancouver BC ~ Marriott Pinnacle ~ free city tour 40+ sessions * free workshops * free iPod offer * www.doctrain.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. DOCUMENTATION & TRAINING WEST 07: THE USER EXPERIENCE April 18-21, 2007 ~ Vancouver BC ~ Marriott Pinnacle ~ free city tour 40+ sessions * free workshops * free iPod offer * www.doctrain.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
