[BSDCert] thoughts from an over certified BSD geek

[Chris Buechler]

On Apr 4, 2005 10:33 PM, Jim Brown <jpb at sixshooter.v6.thrupoint.net> wrote:
> 
> I personally favor a combined cert - Q&A and Lab.  A brain dump
> will only get you part of the way- you still have to actively
> complete a lab of some kind.
>

At the higher levels, I think a combined Q&A and lab is the only way
to go.  The success of lab exam certifications over Q&A only is clear.
 Costly though.  I know that's been discussed.

GIAC had a great alternative to a lab exam going with their required
practical assignments until they dropped the practical (quantity over
quality I suppose...).  While that was a good fit for security, it's
not really feasible for BSD.  It'd be nice to find something similar
that would be less costly to offer, yet still provide reasonable
assurance of a certain level of competence.  Easier said than done
though.

Thanks to those who have taken up this initiative!

-Chris