Re: Certification--a new concept. Discuss

[Bruce Byfield <bbyfield -at- axion -dot- net>]

On Fri, 2005-07-29 at 16:32 -0400, T.W. Smith wrote:
> I guess I don't understand why a tech writing certificate would be
> more beneficial in this regard than a certificate that directly
> applies to the subject about which the technical writer writes.

What I don't understand is what the point of the discussion is when
there's no body in sight that's even remotely considering certification.
It seems a little premature.

However, that does bring up a point: If anyone wants to start their own
business, a certification program, maybe complete with courses, might be
a possibility. Long-time tech-writers looking for something new might
find it especially rewarding.

(And no, don't look at me. I just realized as I wrote that it's been
eight months since I opened FrameMaker or did any tech-writing. Maybe
I'm an ex-tech-writer.)

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