poll: certifications

[golfcart]

I am curious as to the certificates that members here hold. I don't mean for this to be a bragging thread, just a place to post our combined knowledge. So what certs do you have and which ones are you working on?

I currently have under my belt an A+ and a CIW Associate. I am currently persuing the CIW master designer track http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[Mntsnow]

A+
Network+
Several MCP certs
MCSE (MS)
CNA (Novell)
CCNA (just about finished) (cisco)

[golfcart]

You go Mntsnow. hehe that rhymes http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif anybody else?

[fshanda]

Im a certified Corian fabricator.
My wife says Im certifiable.

Do these count?

Fshanda http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[narayan]

A+
Automotive air conditioning
certifiable, yeah that counts! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

[wyvrn]

A+
4 MCP's
In CCNA class, will take test in Oct - Nov. sometime.

After that, it is back to school to finish my bachelors.

[Goldwingnut]

A+, Network+, i-Net+;
( working on Server+ while waiting for Linux+ to come out )

Microsoft Network Essentials, Windows 98;
( Win2KPro next )

FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License;
( And Ship Radar Endorsement, if I can find a testing center ) This is computer-related: if you ever have to do an RFI investigation, it is good to have credibility with the source of the RF.

Various non-related SCUBA, radio and flying licenses and certs

[jaida]

just A+ cert here http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[Mntsnow]

Well since were listing Certs that pertain to SCUBA

PADI Assistant Instructor
PADI Divemaster and mutiple specialitys

[yammahoppy]

i have an advanced peace officer certification working on tht master certificate.


the yamminator

[TweakerXP]

Working towards A+, but wife says I'm just plain certifiable! I'm not sure how to take that when she says it with a crooked smile.

I have built several home computers for friends and relatives and done some home networking.

[This message has been edited by jap03 (edited 08-04-2001).]

[card_magic]

Okay... let me ask this... I'll be a senior in a 4-year university this upcoming semester, and my major is Computer Science. Is it really worth my while to get certified in different things? And if so, what?

-Jim

[Johnny]

Boiler Operator (unlimited) with Turbine endorsment.
Structural Steel Welder.
Asbestos Worker.
Mobile, Bridge, and Gantry Crane Operator.

[Nighthawk]

A+ over here, with lots of uncertified Networking experience (And a little UNIX and more NT/2K)

[Tekkitan]

I have HTML 3.2 cert,

I can get an A+ cert if I had money to take the test.

Working on getting my Network+, Novell CNA, Cisco CCNA, and Windows2000 Server cert. Probly go on to night school to obtain my Unix Administration cert. That should be easy since I am already an Unix Admin...

[VERT]

Just A+ here

[desmocat]

CCNA 2.0. Working on CCNP and Nortel certs also. My brain hurts... http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[Goldwingnut]

card_magic: Why these certifications exist:

Certs are proof of real world practical knowledge. A CS degree is a fine and wonderful thing, but you can get one without ever cracking the case on a PC. Employers need to know that a potential employer can make non-functioning PCs work, upgrade PCs, make intelligent purchasing decisions, etc.

A voc-tech school diploma - before A+ - didn't tell a potential employer anything, unless he had hired people from that school before. The A+ cert is a way to standardize the training people get in computers. If an employer sees an A+ cert on your resume, he knows that regardless of where you got your training, you meet a known standard.

In Re Micro$oft certs: M$ wanted to eliminate the help desk. By creating certs, they developed an army of individuals who do what the help desk does. And they are right there where the computer and user are. You are doing Bill & his buds a favor by getting an MS cert. Unfortunately, Bill pays the favor back by retiring the certs at a later date.

Finally: If you are a wheezerous old geezer of 46, like me, certs prove that you are still capable of studying, learning, and have the discipline to finish what you start.

[tarpat1]

Bachelors Degree, A+, Net+, MCP, MCSE NT4, MCSE 2000, CCA, CCNA. I am currently working on CCNP.......oh yeah I have Solaris training coming up and Ill get a cert after that too!

[MadMatt]

A+, Network+, MCP, MCSE NT4, MOUS (97 Master, 2000 Expert), CNA

Working on MCSE W2K, CCNA

[OC Guy]

I don't have any(computer certs.) but I'm working on Network+ right now(i was certed in CPR). Should I stop and start on my A+?
I need a "quick and easy" cetification, just to get my self-esteem up. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by OC Guy (edited 08-05-2001).]

[engracio]

BA, A+, Network+ and MCSE+I NT4. Procrastinating on MCSE 2K. Work is not really pushing it. Just roll-out NT4 last year. W2K maybe next year. Still messing with Linux and looking into CCNA for diversity.

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[Wombat]

A+ Working towards MCSE.. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[CotswoldCS]

I have a certificate which entitles me to drive a rough terrain fork lift - bet that's a first here ;-)

[engracio]

CotswoldCS,

How about a tank, does that qualify as a rough terrain fork lift on steroid? Got a certificate for that one too. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

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[This message has been edited by engracio (edited 08-06-2001).]

[rh71]

A+ so far...

Taking my I-net+ exam in 5 days. Going toward CIW Master Designer.

[struggles]

A+ here. Tuition is not cheap!

[Rhino302]

No certs. CIS major right now. Will have AAS in Systems Admin. and programming certificate from college, and BAS in Computer Technology....Not sure if I'm gonna get any certs unless I have a boss who'll pay me more for htem.

[crockett]

just an A+ here too

[hyperion]

BS in CS, SCitex printer operations and repair, HTML....so far

[hyperion]

BS in CS, SCitex printer operations and repair, HTML....so far

[Cygnus-X1]

A+ Cert, got it last year--in a way to prove to myself or rather confirm my crazy love for computers! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

[awforrest]

2 classes from a computer science degree.

[Crimson_Waylander]

None currently, although I have been gathering learning materials for the certs that I know of. Just from reading this thread thus far, I just learned about the CIW line of certs. I am also pondering how to finance all these cert tests. The ones by CompTIA are cheap compared to the others, so a question would be if there is some alternative ways to finance these certs other than paying full price per test out of pocket... (waay too poor here, working a min wage job, but wants to be able to prove to others that i know my stuff, like potential future employers, and self esteem).

[golfcart]

www.testvouchers.com (http://www.testvouchers.com) will save you $25 on each comptia exam http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

[GroundZero3]

Mntsnow PADI instructor?

Nice

Me, i have no computer certs yet (going for A+ and Network + soon) but im a certifide PADI diver myself. would of went for intstructor but i moved to0 soon! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/frown.gif

JaYsin

[This message has been edited by GroundZero3 (edited 08-07-2001).]

[jray]

A+ 3 years ago; no time for school lately. (Although I would like to, not sure where to go next...)

[jkozura]

MCP+I
Working on CCNA.

John Kozura IV MCP+I
IS Manager
AICPA/PDI

[BBA]

OK...I am a certified nuclear reactor operator...that count?

Certified Electronics technician
MCP 2K


I think I'll start CNA certs...

[1Old Fart]

MCSE NT4 here but with no experience = no job in the field http://www.sysopt.com/forum/frown.gif

[club_med]

Black Belt Origami Instructor
Speed Potato Peeling

You guessed, Im not in the IT business, Im just a simple IT enthusiast.

cm.

[silvercord]

MOUS Master (passed all the advanced office tests...what a cakewalk, but I dodn't pay for it http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif CIW Associate, and as most of the previous replies I could have an A+ if I could afford the thing. Working towards CIW Site Designer.

And totally unrelated is my BS in Psychology.

[ISD]

A+,MCSE(NT 4),MCP+I,CNA and working on CNE

[KAknight]

A+
I should have my MCP for Win2k in about a month.
PADI diver

[MiKe85]

Nothing yet. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/frown.gif

Starting in a couple weeks I will be attending the local college in the mornings to start A+ training! (Everything is free, except for when I take the test-Books, teachers, school software, etc.) -- It should be fun!

So you should all be receiving more questions from me starting around September!

[sno13]

CCNA Routing and Switching, working on MCP then I'll probably shoot for the MCSE, A.C.E. certfified personal trainer, blackbelt in shorin-g-ryu, ASE AutoBody Master.

My (current) boss doesn't look to highly on the certs though. He's more of a results type of guy. "Bill, this is broke, fix it" I gotta say, more sticks in my head that way than studying for any cert!

My ultimate goal is CCIE WAN. (yes I know I have to start with the CCNA WAN) Oh man, I can't wait to get a crack at the lab. How much real world experience do you guys think it will take?

[This message has been edited by sno13 (edited 08-12-2001).]

[Gibbo]

A couple of MCP's
Ericsson MD110 system magement
Going fo my CCNA at the moment

[rh71]

In addition to my A+, I just got my I-net+ certification this past Saturday. It also means I'm a CIW Associate. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif Onto CIW Site Designer track.

[HKS]

MCP NT4 (Net ess., Svr, wrkst)
A+ (about to sign up to take test)

Got cbts on Win2k + CCNA

Reading up on CheckPoint

If i wasnt such a lazy person, id have most of these certs. Must change my ways http://www.sysopt.com/forum/frown.gif