As long as "certification" is based solely on taking classes and passing tests, the only thing it tells you is that the person holding it took classes and retained the information long enough to pass the tests. If the certification is like a PE license that requires time OTJ and endorsements that verify the person has effectively worked in the areas covered by the certification, that is potentially a different matter. But OTOH, every collapsed bridge you ever saw or heard about on the news was designed and/or approved by a licensed PE...
Gene Kim-Eng ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Swallow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I'll agree that some certifications are bunk, but I disagree with you > about PMP. The trick with any certification though is that those with > them perform better if their supervisors either understand the > certification or hold it themselves. It's the whole accountability > issue and has very little to do with the certification itself. ______________________________________________ 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. Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.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
