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> However, in my mind, what I think certification should cover includes
> more of the list than less.
OK. I really need to wrap my brain around what you envision "techncial
writing certification" to actually certify.
There's a big difference between "certification in something" and
"broad set of useful skills". A certified DBA may or may not have good
project management, interpersonal, and time management skills. A
certified tech writer could be the same, IMO.
I'm callin' you out, John. ;-)
In however long it takes you, please spec out a tech writing
certification in detail for us all to review. Maybe once we have some
specifics to discuss, we can get somewhere.
Again, I'm not pro or anti certification; I'm pro-purpose and
anti-fuzziness. ;-)
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