Certification Demand and Quality is a well thought out analysis on the value of IT certifications. The author’s experiences as an independent developer, employer and make his viewpoint particularly interesting. Although generally critical of most IT certification programs, the author praises a few high-quality programs and explains why they reflect real value in comparison to the majority of programs that do not. Most importantly, the author provides possible solutions for improving the quality of IT certification exams so that they could more accurately test knowledge and talent.
This is a must read article for anyone considering IT certification, but particularly for those considering certifications in SW programming.
