[BSDCert] BSD certs - naming and content
Evan Leibovitch
evan at telly.org
Mon Sep 12 14:34:27 EDT 2005
Martin wrote:
>Really...almost everywhere I have been and read about recognises the
>distinction between a 'degreed Engineer' and an IT
>brand-certification-engineer knowing that the IT engineer engineers
>(creates) the server, network or whatever.
>
>
Do not assume that this "recognition" is either universal or agreeable.
Here's but one counter-example that threatens MCSEs with legal action if
they actually ever spell out the name of their certification:
http://www.ccpe.ca/e/pub_news_02_03.cfm
Make no mistake: The use of the term "engineer" in IT certifications is
a marketing ruse, nothing more and nothing less.
I would expect more from this group than to do something for no other
reason than because Microsoft and Red Hat do it. Simply because IT
vendors disrespect the term "engineer" is no reason for the BSD cert
team to follow suit. On the contrary, this is _exactly_ the opportunity
to indicate that the BSD cert team is not just another IT exam peddler.
- Evan
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