Have you ever started down a certification path only to find out.......
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You realized it was a huge waste of time?
I'll be honest for a while there I was hell bent on the PMP and ITIL. But after going through the material I realized what a joke it is. I'm not saying the methodology is worthless, but the material as a whole is just too much and downright goofy.
For instances the PMP teaches you about all these plans, which some a really important, like costing and time management. But the sub documents are just over the top. Not to mention I have worked with several PMP's and they are so ridged and by the book, when something comes out of process they don't know how to handle it.
ITIL is similiar, both have very good points, but a lot of what this framework spews is the devil in IT. They are into pushing IT into a utility like electric or gas, which means MSP's and other entities as such. I personally think IT is another part of the business and should be included like finance, accounting, human resources, marketing, etc. I think this framework is so high level and COST so much DANG much money to implement it's really not worth it.
I remember back in the earlier 2000's I worked for a company who tried to implement ISO 9001 (quality management). After one year it cost so much damn money they ended up pulling the plug on the initiative and went forward. The company is still doing really well.
Thoughts?
Have you ever deep dove into something that later on you realized that you don't agree with it or the material almost annoys you?
I'll be honest for a while there I was hell bent on the PMP and ITIL. But after going through the material I realized what a joke it is. I'm not saying the methodology is worthless, but the material as a whole is just too much and downright goofy.
For instances the PMP teaches you about all these plans, which some a really important, like costing and time management. But the sub documents are just over the top. Not to mention I have worked with several PMP's and they are so ridged and by the book, when something comes out of process they don't know how to handle it.
ITIL is similiar, both have very good points, but a lot of what this framework spews is the devil in IT. They are into pushing IT into a utility like electric or gas, which means MSP's and other entities as such. I personally think IT is another part of the business and should be included like finance, accounting, human resources, marketing, etc. I think this framework is so high level and COST so much DANG much money to implement it's really not worth it.
I remember back in the earlier 2000's I worked for a company who tried to implement ISO 9001 (quality management). After one year it cost so much damn money they ended up pulling the plug on the initiative and went forward. The company is still doing really well.
Thoughts?
Have you ever deep dove into something that later on you realized that you don't agree with it or the material almost annoys you?
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Let's just say I'm now focussing on databases and, to a much smaller extent, security and project management - all areas I actually have some daily work in.
I went through that service management phase. 3000 dollars later I am QA, BA, App support tech and everything else not service management related LOL.
Good times~
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To be honest, No... I may have found it boring, mind-numbing, long-winded. But no, at least not that I can remember.
Most, if not all, of my professional certifications that I have attained have always been related to my job role or responsibility at the time. It takes up too many resources (time and money) to study for something that doesn't relate to what I do.
The only qualification possibly that I'd change would be my degree. It was in Computing (Software Engineering), I ended up in support, so if anything I would have changed my degree track to something more relevant. But hind-sight is a wonderful thing
To be honest, I see the value in ITIL and Project management, as long as it doesn't stifle innovation and creativity, as let's face it things rarely go according to plan especially if people are involved
I really wanted to get into Security at one point but realized I probably would never get a job doing strictly that so I stopped trying get materials on CISSP or GIAC plus the cost of the exams
M.I.S.M: Master of Information Systems Management
M.B.A: Master of Business Administration
I know in the US they have a high demand for CompTIA certifications regarding entry level jobs, however in my whereabouts, there's rarely the case. Even then, most entry level jobs here provide scripts to their employees.
Not exactly relevant, but I don't know how CompTIA get off charging ridiculous prices for such basic exams. The amount spent on A+ exams is nearly equal, if not then slightly less than the CCNA. At least Microsoft charge reasonable prices for their entry level exams (MTA). Just a shame their books (MOAC) are ridiculous prices. I could just get a 7 day trial with CBT Nuggets and that'd easily compensate for the MOAC book.
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CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate | Routing & Switching | Security
BSc (Hons) Computer Networks (Management | Security)
If I could go back in time, I probably wouldnt do them again.
But then again is fun to see companies swearing they do "ITIL" when in reality one cant do "ITIL"