[thelist] CIW Web Certification

remember that thread last month where we pounded a bunch of 
this?

(http://lists.evolt.org/archive/Week-of-Mon-
20000410/thread.html#12188 -- look for the subject "Learning Web 
Developing", it probably spans a couple of weeks...)

my arguments still apply (even though they caused much 
consternation)... make sure you respect their work, their students, 
etc...

after looking at their home page, i wouldn't bother...

look at the code... look at how they call images with incorrect 
width and height attributes, look at the editor they used, look at the 
graphics and layout... i've never heard of them at all, but then 
again, that doesn't mean much... i think the HTML Writer's Guild is 
a parody too... i'm a hard sell...

as much as i hate to say it, you'd be better off re-examining R35... 
at least we have real testimonials on the list from some of them, 
and they're thrilled...

> From: "Janet" <waxplanet@sunflower.com>
> 
> I would like to know what Evolters think about CIW (Certified Internet
> Webmaster) certification.  I am trying to figure out if I should go to
> a school in KC called...gotta love this, PCU.  If you would like to
> check out their website, go to http://www.pcukc.com/home.html . 
> Specifically, check out the track I'm interested in for CIW- Site
> Design.  I feel I need mentors, connections (i.e., networking), and a
> school type atmosphere.  I know that I will continue to "self-study",
> but I'm wondering if any of you think it's a total scam, unnecessary,
> necessary...any comments will do. Thanks, everyone!