What are the most valuable certification available for Programming?

Question

I would like to know what are the certificates available for programming, like

Zend for PHP
SUN Certification for java

what are the others?

Javascript ?

C++ ?

Python ?
etc...

Please give me some suggestion for other available certifications.

Answer 1

Most valuable thing for a developer: being able to show you can convert requirements into working and maintainable software.

Certifications generally are worth very little, except in a few niches that demand them (or at least ask, until they give up and get someone who puts practice before pieces of paper).

Answer 2

For ASP.NET the most valuable certificates are MCP certificates. Some of them are good for C++ too. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Certified_Professional

In PHP for there is the W3C certification (it exists js, and other programming languages to) http://www.w3schools.com/cert/cert_php.asp

I think these certifications are very valuable.

Answer 3

Let me be bold and say that your Experience is your best certificate.

Answer 4

I second the opinion voiced here that the only valid certifications are experience and the work done by you so far. However you might want to check out these two link - prominent programming certifications and a discussion on slashdot on a similar subject.

Answer 5

For linux (implies perl/bash) Comptia+ Red Hat Certified Engineer