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Is it worth it to pay for those online learning courses such as www.lynda.com for services in developing web design business education 3D + animation video if you don't have a degree or certification will companies take you serious?
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Is it worth it to pay for those online learning courses such as www.lynda.com for services in developing web design business education 3D + animation video if you don't have a degree or certification will companies take you serious?
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closed as off-topic by Jim G., Dawny33, gnat, mhoran_psprep, Kate Gregory Nov 27 '15 at 16:56
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do you want to take the course in order to learn, or just for a certificate?
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:16
I would be wanting to take the course to get certified in a new skill.
– Zachary Thompson
Nov 26 '15 at 22:17
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In my experience online certificates are not worth much depending who they're from. A MCP from microsoft or the A+ certifications are recognised, but most others are just paper. You can basically buy a Masters degree in any subject online based solely on what you tell them is your life experience.
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:20
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depends what you want to be certified in, those are entry level, way back when I took them I didn't do a course, just bought the books, went through them and sat the exam online at a certified testing centre when I was ready.
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:31
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I also train a couple of local boys every six months to pass the exam, but I'm not handing out my own certification, I just prepare them to sit the Microsoft exam.
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Nov 26 '15 at 22:34
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asked Nov 26 '15 at 22:14
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Is it worth it to pay for those online learning courses such as www.lynda.com for services in developing web design business education 3D + animation video if you don't have a degree or certification will companies take you serious?
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asked Nov 26 '15 at 22:14
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asked Nov 26 '15 at 22:14
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asked Nov 26 '15 at 22:14
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asked Nov 26 '15 at 22:14
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closed as off-topic by Jim G., Dawny33, gnat, mhoran_psprep, Kate Gregory Nov 27 '15 at 16:56
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closed as off-topic by Jim G., Dawny33, gnat, mhoran_psprep, Kate Gregory Nov 27 '15 at 16:56
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do you want to take the course in order to learn, or just for a certificate?
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:16
I would be wanting to take the course to get certified in a new skill.
– Zachary Thompson
Nov 26 '15 at 22:17
4
In my experience online certificates are not worth much depending who they're from. A MCP from microsoft or the A+ certifications are recognised, but most others are just paper. You can basically buy a Masters degree in any subject online based solely on what you tell them is your life experience.
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:20
1
depends what you want to be certified in, those are entry level, way back when I took them I didn't do a course, just bought the books, went through them and sat the exam online at a certified testing centre when I was ready.
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:31
1
I also train a couple of local boys every six months to pass the exam, but I'm not handing out my own certification, I just prepare them to sit the Microsoft exam.
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:34
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do you want to take the course in order to learn, or just for a certificate?
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:16
I would be wanting to take the course to get certified in a new skill.
– Zachary Thompson
Nov 26 '15 at 22:17
4
In my experience online certificates are not worth much depending who they're from. A MCP from microsoft or the A+ certifications are recognised, but most others are just paper. You can basically buy a Masters degree in any subject online based solely on what you tell them is your life experience.
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:20
1
depends what you want to be certified in, those are entry level, way back when I took them I didn't do a course, just bought the books, went through them and sat the exam online at a certified testing centre when I was ready.
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:31
1
I also train a couple of local boys every six months to pass the exam, but I'm not handing out my own certification, I just prepare them to sit the Microsoft exam.
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:34
3
3
do you want to take the course in order to learn, or just for a certificate?
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:16
do you want to take the course in order to learn, or just for a certificate?
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:16
I would be wanting to take the course to get certified in a new skill.
– Zachary Thompson
Nov 26 '15 at 22:17
I would be wanting to take the course to get certified in a new skill.
– Zachary Thompson
Nov 26 '15 at 22:17
4
4
In my experience online certificates are not worth much depending who they're from. A MCP from microsoft or the A+ certifications are recognised, but most others are just paper. You can basically buy a Masters degree in any subject online based solely on what you tell them is your life experience.
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:20
In my experience online certificates are not worth much depending who they're from. A MCP from microsoft or the A+ certifications are recognised, but most others are just paper. You can basically buy a Masters degree in any subject online based solely on what you tell them is your life experience.
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:20
1
1
depends what you want to be certified in, those are entry level, way back when I took them I didn't do a course, just bought the books, went through them and sat the exam online at a certified testing centre when I was ready.
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:31
depends what you want to be certified in, those are entry level, way back when I took them I didn't do a course, just bought the books, went through them and sat the exam online at a certified testing centre when I was ready.
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:31
1
1
I also train a couple of local boys every six months to pass the exam, but I'm not handing out my own certification, I just prepare them to sit the Microsoft exam.
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:34
I also train a couple of local boys every six months to pass the exam, but I'm not handing out my own certification, I just prepare them to sit the Microsoft exam.
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:34
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Is it worth it to pay for those online learning courses
It depends on how and what knowledge you gain from these courses. So, let me put this from a technical interviewer point of view:
If it is an accredited certification, then I might take them serious. But, if they are from Lynds or Coursera, Udacity, etc; then you cannot escape from the preliminary tests.
Why?
Because the code and materials for acing the tests and earning certifications are all over the internet. So, it is not very difficult for a student to attempt plagiarism and earn a certificate there.
So, it totally depends upon the type of certification
answered Nov 27 '15 at 10:19
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It depends very much on the certification you get. Accredited certification such as the Microsoft ones are worth having. Unknown ones specific to the website are less useful. So if it's a course that eventually gets you a internationally recognised certification from Microsoft or Adobe or similar then it is worth the outlay, the course would just be prep, the actual certification exam would be sat at a registered and certified exam centre.
Although some large software vendors will provide a complete course and certification all online specific to their product.
Anything less is a waste of money, you can basically buy a Masters degree in any subject online based solely on what you tell them is your life experience. So anything not mainstream is suspect from the start in most interviewers eyes.
answered Nov 26 '15 at 22:59
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Is it worth it to pay for those online learning courses
It depends on how and what knowledge you gain from these courses. So, let me put this from a technical interviewer point of view:
If it is an accredited certification, then I might take them serious. But, if they are from Lynds or Coursera, Udacity, etc; then you cannot escape from the preliminary tests.
Why?
Because the code and materials for acing the tests and earning certifications are all over the internet. So, it is not very difficult for a student to attempt plagiarism and earn a certificate there.
So, it totally depends upon the type of certification
answered Nov 27 '15 at 10:19
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Is it worth it to pay for those online learning courses
It depends on how and what knowledge you gain from these courses. So, let me put this from a technical interviewer point of view:
If it is an accredited certification, then I might take them serious. But, if they are from Lynds or Coursera, Udacity, etc; then you cannot escape from the preliminary tests.
Why?
Because the code and materials for acing the tests and earning certifications are all over the internet. So, it is not very difficult for a student to attempt plagiarism and earn a certificate there.
So, it totally depends upon the type of certification
answered Nov 27 '15 at 10:19
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Is it worth it to pay for those online learning courses
It depends on how and what knowledge you gain from these courses. So, let me put this from a technical interviewer point of view:
If it is an accredited certification, then I might take them serious. But, if they are from Lynds or Coursera, Udacity, etc; then you cannot escape from the preliminary tests.
Why?
Because the code and materials for acing the tests and earning certifications are all over the internet. So, it is not very difficult for a student to attempt plagiarism and earn a certificate there.
So, it totally depends upon the type of certification
answered Nov 27 '15 at 10:19
Dawny33
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Is it worth it to pay for those online learning courses
It depends on how and what knowledge you gain from these courses. So, let me put this from a technical interviewer point of view:
If it is an accredited certification, then I might take them serious. But, if they are from Lynds or Coursera, Udacity, etc; then you cannot escape from the preliminary tests.
Why?
Because the code and materials for acing the tests and earning certifications are all over the internet. So, it is not very difficult for a student to attempt plagiarism and earn a certificate there.
So, it totally depends upon the type of certification
answered Nov 27 '15 at 10:19
Dawny33
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answered Nov 27 '15 at 10:19
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answered Nov 27 '15 at 10:19
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It depends very much on the certification you get. Accredited certification such as the Microsoft ones are worth having. Unknown ones specific to the website are less useful. So if it's a course that eventually gets you a internationally recognised certification from Microsoft or Adobe or similar then it is worth the outlay, the course would just be prep, the actual certification exam would be sat at a registered and certified exam centre.
Although some large software vendors will provide a complete course and certification all online specific to their product.
Anything less is a waste of money, you can basically buy a Masters degree in any subject online based solely on what you tell them is your life experience. So anything not mainstream is suspect from the start in most interviewers eyes.
answered Nov 26 '15 at 22:59
Kilisi
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up vote
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It depends very much on the certification you get. Accredited certification such as the Microsoft ones are worth having. Unknown ones specific to the website are less useful. So if it's a course that eventually gets you a internationally recognised certification from Microsoft or Adobe or similar then it is worth the outlay, the course would just be prep, the actual certification exam would be sat at a registered and certified exam centre.
Although some large software vendors will provide a complete course and certification all online specific to their product.
Anything less is a waste of money, you can basically buy a Masters degree in any subject online based solely on what you tell them is your life experience. So anything not mainstream is suspect from the start in most interviewers eyes.
answered Nov 26 '15 at 22:59
Kilisi
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It depends very much on the certification you get. Accredited certification such as the Microsoft ones are worth having. Unknown ones specific to the website are less useful. So if it's a course that eventually gets you a internationally recognised certification from Microsoft or Adobe or similar then it is worth the outlay, the course would just be prep, the actual certification exam would be sat at a registered and certified exam centre.
Although some large software vendors will provide a complete course and certification all online specific to their product.
Anything less is a waste of money, you can basically buy a Masters degree in any subject online based solely on what you tell them is your life experience. So anything not mainstream is suspect from the start in most interviewers eyes.
answered Nov 26 '15 at 22:59
Kilisi
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It depends very much on the certification you get. Accredited certification such as the Microsoft ones are worth having. Unknown ones specific to the website are less useful. So if it's a course that eventually gets you a internationally recognised certification from Microsoft or Adobe or similar then it is worth the outlay, the course would just be prep, the actual certification exam would be sat at a registered and certified exam centre.
Although some large software vendors will provide a complete course and certification all online specific to their product.
Anything less is a waste of money, you can basically buy a Masters degree in any subject online based solely on what you tell them is your life experience. So anything not mainstream is suspect from the start in most interviewers eyes.
answered Nov 26 '15 at 22:59
Kilisi
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answered Nov 26 '15 at 22:59
Kilisi
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answered Nov 26 '15 at 22:59
Kilisi
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answered Nov 26 '15 at 22:59
Kilisi
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do you want to take the course in order to learn, or just for a certificate?
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:16
I would be wanting to take the course to get certified in a new skill.
– Zachary Thompson
Nov 26 '15 at 22:17
4
In my experience online certificates are not worth much depending who they're from. A MCP from microsoft or the A+ certifications are recognised, but most others are just paper. You can basically buy a Masters degree in any subject online based solely on what you tell them is your life experience.
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:20
1
depends what you want to be certified in, those are entry level, way back when I took them I didn't do a course, just bought the books, went through them and sat the exam online at a certified testing centre when I was ready.
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:31
1
I also train a couple of local boys every six months to pass the exam, but I'm not handing out my own certification, I just prepare them to sit the Microsoft exam.
– Kilisi
Nov 26 '15 at 22:34