Theo Schlossnagle wrote:
>
> On Jan 23, 2007, at 4:33 PM, David Fetter wrote:
>
>> On Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 11:52:08AM -0200, Iannsp wrote:
>>> Hello,
>>> I did like to know what you think about the postgresql
>>> certifications provided for
>>>
>>> PostgreSQL CE http://www.sraoss.co.jp/postgresql-ce/news_en.html
>>>
>>> CertFirst http://www.certfirst.com/postgreSql.htm
>>>
>>> My question is about the validate of this certification for the
>>> clients. Make difference to be certified?
>>
>> Clueful clients will look unfavorably on any "PostgreSQL
>> certification" you have. They will instead insist on experience and
>> references, as clueful clients do. :)
>
> I don't believe that's true. Oracle certification means quite a bit.
> Cisco certification is excellent. Sun certification is decent.
I agree that their are certifications that are worth something,
specifically those you mention above.
However, PostgreSQL certifications are not currently worth anything IMO.
Sincerely,
Joshua D. Drake
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