Are there any architect certifications which improve my skill and are recognized around the world?
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Sun Certified Enterprise Architect
Certifications will not improve your skills. It might help in getting you an edge over other candidates though.
But your 10 years experience(as seen in your profile) will probably outweigh these certifications.
Suraj Chandran
2009-12-26 03:57:06
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Well, there's the Sun Certified Enterprise Architect certification.
Chad Okere
2009-12-26 03:57:14
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Sun Certified Enterprise Architect is the top level Java architecture certification. Though in my not-so-humble opinion, I think certification is not a replacement for experience on real projects.
Tenner
2009-12-26 03:57:17
To me, SCEA is a way to _start_ out as an architect after a fair bit of development experience, and does not replace architecture experience. Mind you, I may be biased: I completed my SCEA having come from a development background. People who come from an architecture background may have something else to say.
Chris Jester-Young
2009-12-26 04:37:46
Thanks. In fact I was expecting other than Sun certification. Since all answers recommends the same, I assume there is no other good certification available.
Venkat
2009-12-26 12:25:47
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Since you've tagged your question "Java", this may not be what you're looking for, but the SEI provides some certifications and training in Software Architectures.
hexium
2009-12-26 04:11:28
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Yes there is Sun Certified Enterprise Architecture(SCEA), Certifications have different levels.
- Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 5 (Step 1 of 3) Cost: $200
- Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 5: Assignment Cost $375
- Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 5: Essay (Step 3 of 3) Cost:$200
The more information about this exam can be found at http://www.sun.com/training/certification/java/scea.xml
Thanks,Hari www.cricandcric.com
harigm
2009-12-26 06:02:13
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Once a while ago I also thought about certification. But I quit after answering questions:
- By learning the stuff does it necessarily make me a better developer? -> NO
- Can I invest the tough time invest for exam-learning for other things (e.g. reading books, developing software)? -> YES
- Is it very helpful for my CV? -> NO (I am stated in germany where certs are not so important)
- Is it fun/motivating? -> NO (I've always found learning for exams boring)
So for myself I quit the idea and I am sure I have spent the time with more valuable things.
Still: There may be other countries where certs are important, if you're living in it then you should go for it! As I heard in India certs are sometimes a criteria to get job interviews.
manuel aldana
2009-12-26 12:27:01