Why isnt there a cert for Access Developers?

[samehkh]

Although I include in my resume that I devloped with Access for 6 years, I am asked some questions on Interviews like "did you ever use Microsoft Access" or "Have you ever done actual coding yourself?"
Seems that the guys dont beleive
The only certificate availbale now is the MOUS and this is basically for users not developers!
Has anybody heared of anything coming soon?

 

[The_Doc_Man]

There used to be a certification for MCSD - "Solutions Developer" - but I have lost track of whatever became of it.

 

[Cosmos75]

I've looked around as well and didn't find anything...

Microsoft Training and Certification
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/default.asp

Nothing for just a developer in Access.

Overview of Certifications
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/mcp/default.asp

SQL Server (MSDBA - Microsoft Certified Database Administrator)
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/mcp/mcdba/default.asp

 

[MadMaxx]

Because it's not really mainstream. Sure it's good for little internal applications but for distribution purposes your better off to develop the application in VB or C++ and use Access as a backend database.

It also saves the customer from having to purchase access to run your app.

 

[Cosmos75]

It also saves the customer from having to purchase access to run your app.

There's the option of using the Devlopers Edition of MS Access to distribute runtime versions of Access to the end users.

I think I've seen a post by Pat Hartman saying that Access isn't meant to handle a lot of users. Maybe she said no more than 20? Anybody know for sure?

 

[MadMaxx]

True. Never thought about the Developer edition. But still it would make sense to code a end user app in VB or C++. The job market demands more C++ or VB programmers than VBA programmers I find

 

[Cosmos75]

I was at a MSDN seminar last week and the presenter said that there would be some changes in the certification categories when the 2003 version of Office is released late this year.

Any idea what kind of changes? Went to Microsoft's website and didn't see anything new.

 

[Fizzio]

Pat, I was interested in Access being a useful prototype. What do you find (or work on) as the preferred 'real' application model?

 

[Fizzio]

and "real" applications that are prototyped in

Sorry, just a misquote from me - I only know and have developed with Access but interested in seeing how the pro's view access as a 'tool' or a serious development environment.

Also

(Pat on back)(sic)

Is something I thought I'd never see in here.

 

[Cosmos75]

I'll keep you posted if I hear anything.

Thanks, Pat!!