"Why was becoming certified important to you and/or your organization?"

Jen Claudy

Becoming certified was important to me because it's professional development and personal satisfaction.  I do wish I could know which questions I missed, so that I could learn what the correct answer is...I did learn a few things while preparing (for the Associates Level).  I will be preparing for the Professional Level as soon as we work out getting a BB Learn More subscription.  To my organization, I'm not sure it's very important; not even sure anyone knows anymore.

Darrel Spacone

It was as much personal satisfaction as anything. Also, better future prospects on employment, current job recognition, etc.

Darrel Spacone

It was as much personal satisfaction as anything. Also, better future prospects on employment, current job recognition, etc.

Dawn Lee

How much preparation did the certification require?  I've been using RE for almost 8 years, but am mostly "self-taught" thanks to the Knowledgebase and videos and webinars.  I've become the "go-to" person in my organization for queries and reports, and have recently figured out how to use Crystal Reports (sometimes!!) as well.  What preparation would I need?

 

Jen Claudy

I probably over-prepared.  But I took the Associates Level, which is no longer offered.  It was more in-depth than the Fundamentals Level that is currently offered.  There are other threads in the Community about the certification exams that will better answer your question, I think.

Dawn Lee

Jen Claudy:

I probably over-prepared.  But I took the Associates Level, which is no longer offered.  It was more in-depth than the Fundamentals Level that is currently offered.  There are other threads in the Community about the certification exams that will better answer your question, I think.

Thanks!  Trying to make a case for it with my supervisor!