VB6.0 qualification, is it still worth it?

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Sep 9th, 2005, 04:31 AM
dee-u

VB6.0 qualification, is it still worth it?

Here in our country there is a national council (gov't agency) that provides certification as a programmer including VB6.0, for the heck of it I am tempted to take it (it's this coming Nov.), do you think it will be worth it? Just for the boosting of ego and resume (that is if I will pass :( )...
Sep 9th, 2005, 05:54 AM
penagate

Re: VB6.0 qualification, is it still worth it?

Not really. It's outdated, probably wouldn't be recognised overseas, and if you got a new job would you be working with VB6? Probably not.
Sep 9th, 2005, 05:55 AM
dee-u

Re: VB6.0 qualification, is it still worth it?

Maybe I could cheat it and just say "Hey, I'm a Certified Programmer" without telling that it's only for VB6.0... :D
Sep 9th, 2005, 06:03 AM
Hack

Re: VB6.0 qualification, is it still worth it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by dee-u

Maybe I could cheat it and just say "Hey, I'm a Certified Programmer" without telling that it's only for VB6.0... :D

Are the VB6 exams even being given anymore?
Sep 9th, 2005, 06:03 AM
dee-u

Re: VB6.0 qualification, is it still worth it?

Here? Yap! :)
Sep 9th, 2005, 07:28 AM
Hack

Re: VB6.0 qualification, is it still worth it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by penagate

Not really. It's outdated, probably wouldn't be recognised overseas, and if you got a new job would you be working with VB6? Probably not.

Well, we just hired two new VB6 programmers, and quite possibly might be adding a third before the year is out.
Sep 9th, 2005, 07:40 AM
Dnereb

Re: VB6.0 qualification, is it still worth it?

Do you think it will benefit your skills? And do you like to improve yourself?

These are the questions you should ask yourself, unless your resume is your life of course...
Sep 9th, 2005, 07:56 AM
penagate

Re: VB6.0 qualification, is it still worth it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hack

Well, we just hired two new VB6 programmers, and quite possibly might be adding a third before the year is out.

Hmm. There might still be hope left for me then... :p
Sep 9th, 2005, 09:08 AM
RobDog888

Re: VB6.0 qualification, is it still worth it?

The Microsoft certification tests for any of the VB6 tests are all retired since June 30, 2004. There is no way to get a MCSD in VB6 from Microsoft anymore. Now if you have limited professional experience then getting any kind of certifications are worthy since it shows that your dedicated to learning more and increasing your skills. I would not want to hire anyone that does not want to improve their programming skills. What would be the point.

I got my major break into the profession because they were requiring at least one ms cert. in addition to the experience. They wanted to see that the person was self motivated among other things. ;)