February 8, 2010 at 7:36 pm
I'm MCTS SQL 2005, and is planning to go for MCITP SQL (2005/2008) Developer. At this point of time, it looks like MCITP SQL 2005 is no longer valued with the existent of SQL 2008. Dilemma over:
A. MCTS 2008 (70-433) & MCITP 2008 (70-451). 2 exams 2 cert (MCTS 2008, MCITP 2008)
B. MCITP 2005 (70-441, 70-442) & MCITP 2008 Upgrade (70-454), 3 exams, 3 certs (MCITP 2005, MCTS 2008, MCITP 2008)
I need some experience professionals to guide me on this. Will SQL 2005 cert still be valued? I personally working on both SQL2005 & SQL2008.
February 9, 2010 at 11:32 am
I advise you to go for option A on the SQL Sever 2008 exams because it is less cost with the same impact, but still list your MCTS SQL 2005 on your resume like:
MCITP: Database Developer 2008
MCTS: SQL Server 2005
This shows a progression from the older version to the current version. However, I wouldn't list the MCTS 2008 certification as this is redundant information (you have to earn the MCTS in order to earn the MCITP). Instead, just link to your MCP transcript from your resume and the hiring manager can see your whole certification history with dates if they are interested. You can create a username and password for viewing your transcript from the MCP web site, so be sure to include the username and password with the link.
February 11, 2010 at 2:23 am
howyue (2/8/2010)
.... At this point of time, it looks like MCITP SQL 2005 is no longer valued with the existent of SQL 2008. ... Will SQL 2005 cert still be valued? I personally working on both SQL2005 & SQL2008.
With many employers, certification is seen as the side salad rather than the main course. As with all paper qualifications, future employers will be looking at how much practical experience you have, not just the fact that you have the certification. CVs are assessed on a number of areas - quantifiable business value, practical experience, etc. Only you can determine how your current employer will react at appraisal/performance review time.
Try looking at whether completing the SQL 2005 certification will benefit you personally (improved knowledge of the 2005 specifics, greater confidence, firm foundation for 2008 certification), rather than whether your current or future employer will rate you more highly. If you work on both 2005 and 2008, then you should be looking at maintaining or gaining detailed knowledge of both variants.
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