VMware is driving me potty.
Warning. Rant incoming.
All of this version changes (depending on what product we play with) and how you need X to talk to Y but version Z has deprecated ABC which Y you have before already has but because you haven't got Enterprise super duper licence you need blah blah blah.
Makes me wonder why I waste my time keeping my VCP current, but considering how hard it was to get to begin with is really the only reason it's worth keeping. Doing a course to qualify for an exam WTF?
From the "Certification Benefits" page:
Recognition of your technical knowledge and skills:
I already know this shit. Some test where I need to memorise obscure lines of doco doesnt demonstrate this.
Greater opportunities for career advancement:
Isn't all our shit in the cloud anyway?
Official transcripts:
Whoopdee doo
VMware Digital Badge:
Awesome. I can put a gif on my LinkedIn profile
Use of the certification logo:
See above
Access to the exclusive portal & logo merchandise store:
Wow you're letting me buy a VMware t shirt
Invitation to beta exams and classes:
I am sick of exams as it is
Discounts from VMware Press:
Might be ok. Although the only reason I'd buy a stupid book is to maintain certification anyway
Discounted admission to VMware events:
You need to pay me to go to those
Rant complete. For now.