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Kaklz
02-26-2003, 08:31 AM
Hi,

I'm looking for a site that would offer free PHP + MySQL certification. I just need some kind of a proof that I can do a lot ..

I know that BrainBench has PHP test .. the problem is that I've got to pay for it .. and .. I live in a country that has problems with online payments .. :(

any input is appreciated!

Thanks!
ccollins
02-26-2003, 10:26 AM
I'm not aware of ANY certification that is available for free!

But hey, why not? Why don't we all get together, work with some of the developer sites, (codewalkers for example), and put together a certification? sounds like a lot of work, but it might be worth it! what does everyone think?

Does anyone have experience in this?

Charles Collins
CW-PHP Certified Application Developer
Kaklz
02-26-2003, 01:04 PM
Originally posted by ccollins
I'm not aware of ANY certification that is available for free!

But hey, why not? Why don't we all get together, work with some of the developer sites, (codewalkers for example), and put together a certification? sounds like a lot of work, but it might be worth it! what does everyone think?

Does anyone have experience in this?

Charles Collins
CW-PHP Certified Application Developer

well .. that's not a bad Idea .. :) .. but then we'll need someone who will organize this .. otherwise nothing will go on .. :(
ccollins
02-26-2003, 02:38 PM
Right. It would be a long term project, but still a good idea, i think.
craig
02-26-2003, 05:32 PM
yeah, a very good idea... (but someone's gonna have to organize it all... otherwise we'll sit here and talk about it, but never get anythin done)

what other php certification's are there avaliable?
ccollins
02-26-2003, 08:47 PM
Google says:

http://www.expertrating.com/details.asp?examid=91&catid=2
http://www.brainbench.com/xml/bb/common/testcenter/taketest.xml?testId=217
interseen
03-04-2003, 02:33 AM
I would help with the php maybe some site/graphics design
MonkeyCode
03-04-2003, 05:42 AM
Anything I could do to help just let me know.
ccollins
03-04-2003, 11:17 AM
hey,
well, i guess the first step is to figure out who is willing to work on this, and will have tome to commit to it.

The second thing is to deterine if this is even reasonable. I mean, will anyone trust the certificate? How do you give your certification value to employers/clients. Why do people accept certain certifications as proof of knowledge and skill? How can we get credibility?

-c.
Kaklz
03-04-2003, 12:18 PM
umm .. as about working on this .. I don't have so much free time at the moment .. so: count me out of this
MonkeyCode
03-05-2003, 03:34 AM
Hi, I'm would be happy to be a part of this project.

As to the credibility of the certificate, I'm not sure. But even a certificate without credibility is better than nothing and it's a good way for developers to see if there skills are on an adequate level. Hopefully it will also bring more people to the site.
craig
03-05-2003, 11:43 AM
Anyone know anyone who works @ Zend? - Gettin their logo on it would gain a lot of credibility
Kaklz
03-05-2003, 03:16 PM
well .. yeah .. but that could cost something .. :(