Among certification candidates, employers, and the public, there is a growing awareness that all certification credentials are not created equal.  Although still common, especially among the uninformed, general acceptance of certification credentials on face value alone is becoming less so.  As more professionals become aware of the issues causing damage the credibility of certification programs, many practitioners are becoming more discriminating about the programs they choose.

Today, a credential proclaiming someone as a “certified professional”  does not necessarily guarantee acceptance.    Meanwhile, the media continues to cheer-lead and champion credentialing programs of all types.  If anyone researches the issue however, one quickly learns there is a difference between the viewpoints of those who market certification credentials and those who work in a particular profession.  Below are three links that illustrate this change in attitude towards certification programs:

Social Media Certification:
Social Media Certification:  For the low, low price of ….

Java Programming Certification:
The Truth about being Sun Certified

IT Certification:
Why certifications are now worthless