certification

CMM certification is it really required?

One of my friend had recently (some 8 months ago) started a new software services company. The guys are totally smart and as initial step they went for ISO certification and achieved it. I'm working in a CMMI L5 company where he also belonged earlier. I asked him. is it really worth going for a CMM certification, considering the fact th...

Is Java 2 sufficient for getting SCJP Standard edition 6?

I am preparing for SCJP CX-310-065. But I am referring only to Java 2... Is it sufficient?? Or do I have to learn Java 6 for SCJP-065. Because Java 2 exam was already expired. Please guide me. ...

Is obtaining CEH certification Useful

Hi StackOverflow, My friend and I were arguing whether having Certified Ethical Hacker certification (CEH) is useful for a developer. It would be interesting to know the opinions that StackOveflow users have on this topic. Here is our question: Would obtaining CEH makes a difference for a developer (a recent university graduate) when ...

How to study for Microsoft exam 70-564: asp.net 3.5?

On the official page for the exam there is no mention of any books. Does anyone know when any will come available? ...

Best way to prepare for the Upgrade Exam: Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform, Standard Edition 6 (CX-310-066)

I'd like to take the Java Certification Upgrade exam for Java 1.6. I'm certified in Java 1.2. What would be the best way to prepare for this exam? Upgrade Exam: Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform, Standard Edition 6 (CX-310-066) ...

.Net Certification ebook

Hello, I am looking for ebooks for MS.NET certification. Please let me know from where I can get them, or if any one can have the same. I'm searching for ebooks for following paper codes: Exam 70-536: .NET framework 3.5 Exam 70-562: ASP.NET application development Exam 70-561: ADO.NET Exam 70-503: WCF Thanks & best regards, Adity...

client certification silverlight

Hi, i would retrieve the client certification in Silverlight from an application that accept client certification, like in ASP.NET with HttpClientCertificate cert = Request.ClientCertificates; there is something to do this in SL2? ...

Is the PHP Architect's Zend Certification Book needed to pass the Exam?

I want to get the Zend cert under my belt and am thinking about buying this book: Zend Book Is this the best book to get in preparation for it. I have heard mixed reviews and some opinions that the book has a lot of errors in it, which is pretty bad if you're trying to learn from it. UPDATE: Just found this site: Zend Site Has anybody...

microsoft certifications

Hi Am thinking of getting certified in MCTS and MCPD for ASP.Net and SQL Server (Developer). My question is since Visual Studio 2010, NET Framework 4.0, SQL Server 2008 R2 would probably get released late 2009 or early 2010, should I just wait and take tests for the new versions. Am still planning to study ASP.Net 3.5 and SQL Server 2...

Studying for the 70-564 exam

Besides the searching MSDN with the course outline, there is little out there to help prepare for the 70-564 exam . Some say that using the 70-547 Training Kit book helps, but does anyone know (as a rough percentage) how much of the 70-547 book covers the 70-564 exam? ...

Oracle SQL Expert Certification 1Z0-047

Hi, I want to pass the Oracle SQL Expert Certification (1Z0-047). I want to know which books should I buy to prepare myself for this exam. If somebody did it...how was it? ...

Opinions: MCPD - Windows Developer certification - anybody who has taken either the 070-548 or the 070-563 Pro exams?

I'm looking for some insight from those who have taken either of the Pro MCPD Windows Developer exams (70-548 for 2.0, 70-563 for 3.5). I've got the prereqs out of the way to take the 563 and picked up the 548 training kit (since there isn't a 563 one). Any advice you can offer? Insights into the approach of the exam; suggested study ...

Is Sun Java Certification worth the expense? Will it help me start a programming career?

The certification's cost between $300-400 per exam which is pretty expensive. I'm still a java newb but eventually I would like to get a job in the field of computer programming and I'm wondering if the Sun Java certifications would help. Especially considering that I do not have the time or money to get a degree. ...

Planning to upgrade my old MCAD certification

I am a MCAD.NET (1.x version). I would like to get some suggestions on upgrading my certification. If my goal eventually is to get a MCSD with the least number of exams, should I be trying to upgrade from MCAD to MCPD and work towards MCPD? Also, will MCAD be obsolete any time soon? ...

Is the CompTIA Network+ Certification worthwhile?

I have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and have a couple years work experience doing mostly QA (and a little development) on a networking related software product. Currently, I am not working and I was wondering if acquiring a Network+ certification would be worthwhile. The Network+ certification seems to cover rather general m...

Changes Required To Meet Windows 7 Logo Requirements

Currently my program, even though it was written for Windows XP, installs and runs perfectly fine under Windows Vista. What will have to change in my program to meet the requirements of the Windows 7 Software Logo Program? For example Vista brought in the UAC (User Account Control) and changed the specific locations you needed to put p...

How to select the candidates to a course among 100+ suscribers?

My job is to spread the word about this free SCJA (Sun Certified Java Associate) course at my school. I'm also receiving all subscribers information such as e-mail, name, an phone no. I already have almost 100 suscribers, and there'll be possibly more in these days. The problem is that the course has limited capacity for just 60 of them....

What certification paths are good for a UI Developer career?

Hey brain trust. Our company has tasked us to begin getting certifications in our career path. While I can take the pretty easy route and just go for development tool certifications, is anyone aware of good certs for someone in the realm of UI design? Thanks! [more info requested] company paid. This is mostly a microsoft house. Curren...

Is a combination of SCJP, SCWCD and Oracle programmer certification useful for a fresher to get off campus placement?

Is a combination of SCJP, SCWCD and Oracle programmer certification useful for a fresher to get off campus placement? I am fresher B.E. (Computer Science) passed out from Thapar University, Patiala in India. It's one of the top 20 colleges for engineering in India. I got one offer from GlobalLogic Pvt. Limited on campus and one tempora...

Sun Certification Plus vs. "old" certification system

Hi all, a few month ago, I passed the SCJP - the Sun Certified Java Programmer. I intended to do the SCWCD now, but there's this Sun Certification Plus-thing going on... so I don't know if it's worth learning for the SCWCD any more. Does anybody know what's exactly happening? Should I continue with SCWCD/SCJD, ... or should I wait unt...