Drezard Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I wish to become a Professional PHP Developer. I have been playing around with PHP for about 18 months now. (Yea, I know I'm still not good enough) So my questions are: - Who offers PHP Certification? So like Microsoft offers ASP.Net Certification. Cisco offers Network certification (well one). Who does the PHP version of this? - Where is good place to do a PHP course? (Would I be looking at more of a university or a computer training place). - Do you know of a good place in melbourne? Regards, Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragen Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 try looking on the open uni website.. they have a good selection of courses and you can do it anywhere.. at work, home etc. https://www.open.ac.uk/ just search for php courses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidian Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Well, there are a several places that offer online certification, but the only one I've found to really hold much weight is the Zend certification. There are a few people here on the boards that have become certified, so I'll leave the details about it up to the to disclose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drezard Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 I thought the Zend Cert. was the best (I started PHP by reading the Zend PHP 101 I'm just making sure I don't go for a certification spend hours doing it, then get told its worthless. Any other opinions? Regards, Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonMariner Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Zend is by far the most widely recognized... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidian Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I thought the Zend Cert. was the best (I started PHP by reading the Zend PHP 101 I'm just making sure I don't go for a certification spend hours doing it, then get told its worthless. Ask yourself this: how will the certification help you? To me, it's simply a personal help. There are very few jobs that I came across in my recent search that required any sort of certification, and of those that recommended the certification, in none of the cases did the certification make a difference in pay brackets. Also, there were three different jobs that I interviewed with that allowed for an online examination of their own devising to bypass the certification requirement if you could show you have sufficient experience and knowledge to their needs. One other thing to consider is that most employers are going to take "in the trenches" coding experience above simply a certification. Don't get me wrong, I'm not discouraging anyone from taking the exam: on the contrary, I'm planning on requesting my new employer to sponsor me to take the Zend training and certification myself once I'm settled in my new position. It's an invaluable asset, and if you're planning on being self employed and primarily doing freelance type work, it's an incredible addition to your resume. Just don't expect it to do more that it can for you. Hope these thoughts are of some help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neel_basu Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Currently I was also thinking about Zend certification But I think How expert I am .I am sure about that Any certificate doesn't require to prove ones experties. and there is one more Issue that I dont know whats the Question Pattern and As I am from India -> Kolkata here I found No books on Zend certification Exam info here. Is it a onsite exam or I've to go somewhere to take the Exam. and another issue is $125 = 5250 Rs(In India) And its not a small amount of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suttercain Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I actually just finished taking PHP Essentials which was through zend.com and PHParchitect. The next class I am taking, in June is, "PHP Certification Training". I did the online class and to be honest, didn't find it helpful, especially for the cost ($2000 for the three classes). I am hoping the next class will be better, but so far I have learned much more from over the counter books then I have with "Cert Classes". Although I am taking a PHP/LAMP class at a local community college that is really good. $135. and way better than an official "Cert Class". If you want, I'll report after I have taken the "PHP Certification Training" and let you know if it was any good. SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drezard Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 If you want, I'll report after I have taken the "PHP Certification Training" and let you know if it was any good. That would be great if you could. I'm also wondering, do open source project help with exprience. So, if i have a few open source projects that ive added a bit too on my resume am I more likely to get the job? Regards, Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drezard Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 Would Open Source Pojects help me get a job on my Resume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragen Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I guess anything you've done would look good. Even more so if you've coded your own programs, such as a shopping cart or forum etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidian Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Would Open Source Pojects help me get a job on my Resume? If you mean would helping with an open source project be resume worthy, I would vote absolutely yes. Many employers I'm sure would smile on the fact that you had a hand in a OS project, especially if it was a large one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nameless12 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Currently I was also thinking about Zend certification But I think How expert I am .I am sure about that Any certificate doesn't require to prove ones experties. If it is easy then all the more reason to sit the exam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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