Cheapest & Most Credible Certifications

Hi,

I am currently studying for my MSc in Computing. I was however wanting to do some short courses, or preferably online tests/exams. I was wanting to know what there is available more from the persepctive of people who have done such tests etc and gained certifications.

The problem I am having is that there are so many companies offering such cetifications that I am not sure where to begin. NCSA Academy for instance.

I want to do the SCJA a little later, saving up for it just now. Until then even simple Microsfot Office qualifications, or any other credible Java certifications or HTML etc. Anything really.

Any advice?

Thanks in advance!

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petedude

That's a hard one to put together-- cheap and credible.

Closest I can think of is Security+. Have heard good things about it. Only one exam, probably not requiring too much in the way of study material (probably needing more time than materials).

Outside of that, take an MS exam to get an MCP or MCTS. Unfortunately, though, all an MCP/MCTS says is "starting point".

phantom7

thank you...
will have a look at all 3 you mentioned now...

i know its difficult, credible and inexpensive, but worth a shot...

thanks for your help...

i look forward to some more suggestions from other members

veritas_libertas

phantom7 wrote: »

Hi,

I am currently studying for my MSc in Computing. I was however wanting to do some short courses, or preferably online tests/exams. I was wanting to know what there is available more from the persepctive of people who have done such tests etc and gained certifications.

The problem I am having is that there are so many companies offering such cetifications that I am not sure where to begin. NCSA Academy for instance.

I want to do the SCJA a little later, saving up for it just now. Until then even simple Microsfot Office qualifications, or any other credible Java certifications or HTML etc. Anything really.

Any advice?

Thanks in advance!

What do you want to do? Programming?

If you tell us we could be a lot more help.

outsider73

Microsoft certifications are expensive when you need to get the real thing such as MCSE or MCITP:EA because you will have to pass 5 to 7 exams to get it. And each exam is about $125, so do your math and you'll that getting certified in M$ is as expensive as getting CISSP certified...

Hyper-Me

MS exams add up, but there are also a lot of discounts as well. For the past 2-3 months they have offered 15-25% off most of the new generation exams, as well as running 2-for-1 deal on some of the exams.

I rarely pay full price (or at all) because I search for promotions and stuff.

hypnotoad

A lot of students can get a 50% discount on MS exams. I think the code is 72-XXX instead of 70-XXX. I dont know if the offer is still around though.

Diminutive

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laidbackfreak

Diminutive wrote: »

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almost tempted to go for that one

Bokeh

that was too funny.

vCole

hypnotoad wrote: »

A lot of students can get a 50% discount on MS exams. I think the code is 72-XXX instead of 70-XXX. I dont know if the offer is still around though.

This is still available.