Re: About PostgreSQL certification - Mailing list pgsql-hackers

From Mark Kirkwood
Subject Re: About PostgreSQL certification
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Msg-id 45B694F2.8040107@paradise.net.nz
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In response to Re: About PostgreSQL certification  ("Joshua D. Drake" <jd@commandprompt.com>)
Responses Re: About PostgreSQL certification  ("Joshua D. Drake" <jd@commandprompt.com>)
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Joshua D. Drake wrote:
>> To cure the shortage of experienced Postgres folks there is only one
>> solution - err, more experience! So the need is for good training
>> courses (not necessarily certification and all the IMHO nonsense that
>> comes with that), and a willingness on the part of employers to invest
>> in upskilling their staff.
> 
> You know its funny. Command Prompt, OTG-Inc, SRA and Big Nerd Ranch
> *all* offer training.
> 
> Last I checked, OTG had to cancel classes because of lack of demand
> (please verify Chander).
> 

Well that is interesting, so maybe there is no need for certification 
yet? or do you think employers are wanting folks that someone *else* has 
trained (or certified).

Cheers

Mark



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