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Phil said, "I'm astounded at the skepticism here."
I love the skepticism here. This group doesn't let you get away with anything, and while you may have to fight tooth and nail to overturn a consensus ruling that you are "full of crap," I've never seen basic stupidity ("BS") slide.
"Of course, that depends on the certification being both valid and widely recognized"
This is the big "if" that I wonder about.
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From: techwr-l-bounces+lporrello=illumina -dot- com -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com [mailto:techwr-l-bounces+lporrello=illumina -dot- com -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com] On Behalf Of Phil Stokes
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Subject: Re: STC certification program
I'm astounded at the skepticism here. Professional certification is good
for everybody. It protects consumers and it confers both recognition and
higher wages on practitioners.
Of course, that depends on the certification being both valid and widely
recognised. The STC and other worldwide TC bodies (like the UK's 'ISTC',
which I belong to) are responsible for the first; we, as practitioners,
are largely responsible for the second.
It's the lack of this kind of professional qualification that kills
credibility for TCs among many employers and keeps us under the thumb as
little more than "glorified secretaries". Doctors were largely
considered as quacks and taken on merit till they got professional
certification. Now look at them. ;)
Phil
On 18/10/2011 00:47, Porrello, Leonard wrote:
> I have no problem with the STC making money. I would just want to be sure that the certification, in its several bits and pieces, offers a good ROI (all other things being equal).
>
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> Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 10:44 AM
> To: TECHWR-L
> Subject: Re: STC certification program
>
> And Lynne,
>
> It is a money making venture for the STC, after all, the organization is
> broke. However, STC wants to provide some significant value to the money you
> give them, and this is one option.
>
> The jury's still out as to whether I can get certified for the work that I
> do.
>
> Steven Jong and the team were also really open to ideas. I'll be watching
> the process to see how it tracks.
>
> -Tony
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