Programming courses

[Dave123]

Thanks for the replys.

http://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/cobct...&subclassid=41

I am thinking of going for that course. IF...I complete that course, then I will take the advanced vb course. The only problem is, I dont think it's actually a qualification, just a certificate, saying "I have completed the course...".

[Valleysboy1978]

Should be okay because its presented by an actual academic institution. Most employers will just ask you what you studied on the course to check you know what you're talking about.
If you like the course, give it a bash. What have you got to lose?

[Dave123]

Should be okay because its presented by an actual academic institution. Most employers will just ask you what you studied on the course to check you know what you're talking about.
If you like the course, give it a bash. What have you got to lose?

100quid...lol. But on the other hand, it wouldnt look bad on a cv, I suppose. I will probably buy it in a month or two. Thanks for your help.

[Valleysboy1978]

No problem

[dglienna]

You can always take a test to prove what you know. I have a problem with paying for a test that nobody wants me to take in the first place. I'm pretty sure that I would earn a few of the certs if I took the test, but I don't want to shell out the money to take them. Kind of a catch-22.

[RobDog888]

You can always take a test to prove what you know. I have a problem with paying for a test that nobody wants me to take in the first place. I'm pretty sure that I would earn a few of the certs if I took the test, but I don't want to shell out the money to take them. Kind of a catch-22.

Why would you think that way? Thats like saying I dont want to pay to go to college to get a Bachelors degree,
which relates to getting a lower paying job. With a degree or any certifications you can ALWAYS get a
better job or raise then you could without one. So, no its not at all a catch-22.

I got raises for each M$ test I passed (3 so far). I would take the tests even if I wouldn't get a raise. So I guess you
dont want to do any self improvement, or is it that you dont think you can pass the tests?

[Valleysboy1978]

Why would you think that way? Thats like saying I dont want to pay to go to college to get a Bachelors degree,
which relates to getting a lower paying job. With a degree or any certifications you can ALWAYS get a
better job or raise then you could without one. So, no its not at all a catch-22.

I got raises for each M$ test I passed (3 so far). I would take the tests even if I wouldn't get a raise. So I guess you
dont want to do any self improvement, or is it that you dont think you can pass the tests?

That is true, but only if your company recognises the qualification, and most importantly are willing to shell out more money for you. I have never experienced this phenomenon myself.