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Subject:Re: Certification: Ernest and Scribbler From:Rick Stone <rstone75 -at- kc -dot- rr -dot- com> To:Steven Jong <stevefjong -at- comcast -dot- net> Date:Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:28:17 -0500
Steven Jong wrote:
> Does certification guarantee anything? No, not for any certification. Are you claiming that therefore one should avoid any certified professional in favor of an uncertified professional?
>
Thought from the edge here:
If STC were to insist only folks that passed certification could qualify
for initially joining STC or as a condition of maintaining existing
membership (with periodic recertifications), wouldn't it "guarantee" a
stream of income for STC?
I'm not saying that's the goal here, but I'm sure I'm not alone in
having that thought cross my mind. After all, if you perceive you have a
declining membership and are seeking additional revenue streams it would
seem plausible. ;)
Cheers... Rick :)
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