MS Certification - Worth it or not ?
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Howdy, I'm a Software Engineer using C++, I've got an Engineering degree so have a fairly relevant qualification already. I've been going through a MS press book on Desktop Applications for one of the exams for MCSD and am thinking of sitting the exam. My question is, what advantage will doing this exam(only)? What advantage would I get from having a MCSD? I mean do people who actually know about SE and C++ think that MCSD is value added to a few years of experience ?? Will it actually improve my employment prospects ?? Damian Del Campo BEng(CompSys Hons) Software Engineer
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Howdy, I'm a Software Engineer using C++, I've got an Engineering degree so have a fairly relevant qualification already. I've been going through a MS press book on Desktop Applications for one of the exams for MCSD and am thinking of sitting the exam. My question is, what advantage will doing this exam(only)? What advantage would I get from having a MCSD? I mean do people who actually know about SE and C++ think that MCSD is value added to a few years of experience ?? Will it actually improve my employment prospects ?? Damian Del Campo BEng(CompSys Hons) Software Engineer
It depends on where you work. I know the people at my company could care less about MCSD. I would consider taking it if you're doing repetitive stuff at work and not learning anything new. It's a good way to learn about other MS technologies. If you're constantly being challenged at work and learning then I wouldn't bother.
Todd Smith
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Howdy, I'm a Software Engineer using C++, I've got an Engineering degree so have a fairly relevant qualification already. I've been going through a MS press book on Desktop Applications for one of the exams for MCSD and am thinking of sitting the exam. My question is, what advantage will doing this exam(only)? What advantage would I get from having a MCSD? I mean do people who actually know about SE and C++ think that MCSD is value added to a few years of experience ?? Will it actually improve my employment prospects ?? Damian Del Campo BEng(CompSys Hons) Software Engineer
Speaking as a MCSD I would say it has definitely been worthwhile. From a knowledge perspective I have gained immeasurably. On more than one occasion I have run across a problem and found the solution by remember something I came across while studying. From an employment perspective I realized almost 20k salary increase the first contract I got after obtaining my MCSD. Although quite a lot don’t know what MCSD is those who do are impressed by it. Having it on my resume has definitely brought me to the top of the list. If you are driven to continually learn more and become better, than yes go for it. If you are looking for a way to increase your cash potential then find another field.