[aarongolliver]

Certs exist because companies realized they could make further fortunes by acting as the gatekeepers of their consulting ecosystems (and by up-selling enterprise deals with mass certification of the purchasing company). They lock otherwise talented and competent people out of jobs until they pay to take an "exam" for the $CORP approved check mark which gets their resume passed the round of filtering. Sometimes you even have to re-pay for the exam every few years to certify you're "up to date" with the software.

I'm less cynical about certs offered by neutral third parties, or if they are offered free of charge. (If quality versions of those exist?)

[ransom1538]

"Certs exist because companies realized they could make further fortunes by acting as the gatekeepers of their consulting ecosystems"

I am trying to fit this message on a tshirt. Any input would be greatly appreciated!!!

[cs02rm0]

I reckon I could do it in two words but I'm not quite sure what gets you a ban around here. :)

[nullsense]

Have cert? Will cloud!

[greatgib]

"I goat certified!"

[originalvichy]

If you as a job seeker aren’t given a chance to show your knowledge of a platform even though you have no cert then that’s not a company you should work for.