i have lots of knowledge in different areas(people always ask me how do you know that!?). Ive been job searching and i want my versatility/vast knowledge to be reflected on my resume so that potential employers can see it at a glance rather than me talking their heads off in an interview. just wondering if anyone knows what's available out there as far as certifications. by that i mean things i can sit down for maybe workshop or flat out test and get a certificate saying that i'm knowledgeable in that area as opposed to a 2 yr degree program .i'm interested in anything, but mainly electronics or computers(outside of programming, a+,etc)and maybe cars. i googled for about an hour and only came up with those things u see on tv. can any one shine some light?

7/25/2008 3:01:16 PM

ccna
mcitp/mcse
rhce

pretty much par for the course

7/25/2008 3:07:52 PM

^ don't the test on those run a few hundred? now i don't necessarily want to pursue a career in computers. I things on the resume that look better than " experienced in Microsoft office" or "familiar with making business analysis based on sales data " ya know?

7/25/2008 3:17:42 PM

^ then pony up some cash.

7/25/2008 3:41:46 PM

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"familiar with making business analysis based on sales data"

i'm going to go on a limb and say that there's not a certificate for this.

7/25/2008 3:45:42 PM

i'm sure there is. ncsu sells 'certificates of completion' for many useless things.

7/25/2008 3:58:34 PM

^ yea i'm beginning to feel like that's all i have with my degree

7/26/2008 12:36:24 AM

went by wake ech today and they have a nice selection of certificate programs. Since i've already graduated most of their business certificates would only entail me taking one class. The real question is will these certificates from wake tech make my resume more attractive to potential employers?

8/1/2008 1:21:42 AM

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no unless you have actual experience to back them up. come on it's not hard to figure that out. unless the company is REALLY dumb, like some corporations, a certificate of comp. is gonna be a negative return on investment. like those people who get MSCE certs (who listened to those stupid ECPI commerials) that won't help unless you've worked with those systems for a couple of years with a company (any company) previously.

if you are already in a position worthy of promotion, then yes a cert. might get you a bump in pay (plus they most likely will pay for it), but you have to get there first.

8/1/2008 8:33:28 AM

^ maybe it's a bit unclear .i have experience/knowledge in things but there's no way to convey that experience on my resume without paragraphs. I wanted a way to show i have experience in things so employers can see it at a glance and then during the interview i say " yes i have experience dealing with Microsoft office,customer service issues, budgeting etc when i did blah blah blah ". does that clear up what my goal is ?

8/1/2008 1:13:03 PM

^ just use bullet points to state what you are proficient in. You don't have to describe everything.

Any real employer will definitely be impressed if you truly are a certified Business Analyst. However, you will need at least 3 classes from an agency training center that is endorsed by the IIBA. This is the only real cert. worth having if you are interested in BA. It will cost between $4,000-$6,000 in total training (about 7 days worth w/light expenses) and then you'll have to take the IIBA test.

I would recommend this if you want to be an OPS manager/BA/DO etc. You will not get these positions from a Community College.

If you are IIBA certified, you can also teach on the side in a contract role.

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8/1/2008 1:21:12 PM