Get Certified Today - Knowledge is Power

How many times have I received a panic telephone caller indicating that he or she has built a network and is having major problems. Do it yourself (DIY) project like Locustword are very powerful. But at the same time having a guide to go by is why I have written so many articles on Wireless Mesh. Now I see many people are providing certification courses. I would encourage as many of you to attend these courses, why?

You wouldn't allow an unregistered builder to build your home, or employ an uncertified mechanic to fix your car. You wouldn't want an unqualified dentist to work on your teeth. But would you allow an uncertified person to work on your wireless Mesh network?

Certification provides an industry standard, a commitment to a level of knowledge and learning that can be relied upon. Like a professional license, certification offers structured, reliable evidence of skills. Certification exams are built on rigorous and standardized criteria, and are often recognized internationally.

Why Does Open Source Wireless Mesh Need Certification
* Create industry recognition
* Provide an organizational path for students
* Provide an organizational mechanism for training centers
* Enhance marketing
* Counter the "no-support" argument
* Turn students into advocates
* Provide other means of employment for Network skilled individuals
* Recruit new Mesh users
* Assist in the hiring process

The easiest way to gain corporate, governmental, and institutional support and usage of wireless mesh is to ensure that there is a bona fide support mechanism in place... Most of the major stakeholder companies within the wireless mesh community have either put one in place or are in the process of doing so. The next step is to provide a path for wireless mesh professionals to follow so that they will be employable within this framework. In short... It's all about support!

Why Should You Get Certified??
* Establish your competence for well-defined wireless mesh and Linux-related functions.
* Easily demonstrate your competence to a potential contractor.
* Certification helps you set out and follow a career path.
* MSE certification is developed from within the wireless mesh community, by your peers, and gives you the opportunity to help develop the certification standards and exams.