Does Certification really make a difference in the internet field? It seems like the criteria for part or full time employment in the Web Development field is experience and a portfolio. I guess I am one of those "no degree no problem" kinda guys, but Ive never even heard of search engine or webmaster certification. What is it? Does it mean anything? have fun, and take it easy, gabe "If we fix it so you cant make no money on war well we'll all forget what we was killing folks for" - woody guthrie PO Box 1359 Northampton MA 01060 (413) 585-9134 http://www.TattooNOW.com zHippo.com On Dec 16, 2004, at 8:49 AM, Matt Promise wrote: > Hey everybody, > > I'm certified as an Advanced Search Engine Marketing Strategist, and > would really like to pursue certification as a Webmaster as well. > I've got books on HTML, DHTML, CSS, Apache, PHP, MySql, Java, > JavaScript, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Perl, GoLive, CGI, > WebObjects, XML, etc., and some experience in working on web pages, > but there seems to be no standard on what subjects to study to obtain > webmaster certification. What way do you recommend I go about getting > my certification with the little money and time that I have? I know > it might sound awful to say that I want to find the least expensive > alternative, but I want to make myself available as quickly as > possible for part or full time employment in the Web Development field > while continuing to work with my small SEO company. > > Thanks so much in advance for your input! :) > > > Matt Promise > www.internet-marketing-analysts.com > __