Re: Project EPM qualification - mean much?

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"Microsoft has
done their best to make the exams demanding and credentials mean something.
Good luck!"

I am pleased to hear this. It is an investment in time and money so I would hope it means something.

I am currently working in the industry as a consultant and intend on getting PRINCE2 and PMI certified and work at a high level, so I don't want to rely solely on a Microsoft certification.

Thank you for your post, it was very helpful.

Jim Aksel wrote:
Microsoft Credentials are well respected. However, keep in mind it is still an individual thing. There are thousands of people who go off to "boot camps" and pass 5 or 6 exams in a week to earn an MCSE or similar.

Some of these graduates are very competent and experienced people who need the credential as a resume check list item, or just want the credential. These people are generally extremely good.... but they had the knowledge going in. LIke you.

Others graduate with MCSE in hand and don't know anything.... they just crammed for an exam. The industry weeds these people out.

So, it really comes down to personal background. I personally am skeptical of "young kids" with lots of credentials and little real world experience. From your post, I don't think you are one of those.

That said, I could park so many letters after my name it confuses even me. So I just don't do it. Instead, I let my performance speak for me. I am never at a loss for work (or words for that matter).

Even after saying that, I am sitting for the 70-632 exam tomorrow and look forward to it.

So, a third party opinion of your expertise (in the form of a credential) could never really be too much of a negative thing. Certainly Microsoft has done their best to make the exams demanding and credentials mean something. Good luck!
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