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Well, I didnt have a php job..I was working in Android/iOS so my skills in Php had nothing to do with me getting fired. But having said that, by 6.5/10 (Which i am surprised you think is good!,) I meant I am skilled enough, IMO, to get a job as at least a junior programmer. But regardless here is how I sum up the discussion so far; 1. ZCE is irrelevant in my situation. it is better for me to have a portfolio of Php projects under my name rather than a certification. 2. ZCE contains several trick questions and is based on Php one does not come across usually. Hence I most prob need multiple tries to pass it. 3. Job prospects may not be helped by the ZCE, but they are not harmed either, at least in my situation. Anyone would like to add anything else? TBH, I might still give ZCE a go, if I can convince my mom to pay the exam fees But otherwise I guess there is no point, at least now, of giving it. Thank you once agan guys for the valuable input

Fair enough. But what I am actually looking for is something that makes my CV stand out from others who are similar to me., i.e. recent grads...so in that sense what do you suggest? Problem is one day I get convinced that I should take it and the next day I decide its not worth its so I dont want to take it Any advice?

Thanks for the replies. Jordan21 is right. I did C/C++ and Java in my undergrad, while my msc was completely theoretical. However just one more thing, if anyone can clarify...the ZCE is a Php certification as per http://www.zend.com/services/certification/php-5-certification/ but they also have a seperate test for the Zend Framework. So i assume its better to give ZCE certification first. no?

Hi, I was hoping if someone can help me out here. I am thinking of taking the ZCE certification, and would like to have some advice on whether I should take it or not. But before that let me give you a bit of a summary about me. I am a fresh grad with no prior work experience ( I completed my masters in Computer Science 2 months back). I was looking to get into mobile app development, and even landed a job but i was let go after 8 days as they wanted a more experienced person. The country that i am in currently, Hong Kong, a lot of jobs advertised are for Php and MySql, so after getting laid off...i want to expand my options. So my questions are: 1) I asked a couple of people in the industry and they told me that ZCE is for people who have a couple of years of experience of Php. So I can try giving it, but there is a good chance I wont be able to pass. How true is this? 2) Similar to 1, A friend of mine who has given this exam told me that I can give it, but it will take a minimum two tries. How accurate is he? 3) I would rate my current Php skills at 6.5/10, With extensive study over the next 6-8 weeks can I be ready for the certification exam? 4) And if after reading all of this, you think I should go ahead with the exam, then can you suggest any good reading materials? other than what is available on the zend website. Regards Ecy5maa