Browsing the blog archives for January, 2010
Browsing the blog archives for January, 2010
Assessing the Integrity of Professional Certifications
By Gaston M. Brant
Use any search engine and type in “fake certification” or a similar term and you will likely find offers for certification credentials in your profession of choice without any skills assessment, training, or experience required – except for a valid credit card. Obviously, entering “fake certification” will [...]
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, [...]