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Passed the ColdFusion 8 Certification Exam
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Passed the ColdFusion 8 Certification Exam today. Scored a 95 and could not have done it without CF8 Exam Buster.
I have heard all the debate on whether or not to take the CF exam and I think most arguments against taking it are rubbish.
The real benefit of taking any exam is the fact that you get exposed to parts of the language that you never knew existed. Just studying for the exam helped me find tags, attributes, and functions I wouldn’t even have thought to look for. And, if you are a freelancer, it can only help to have this credential.
So, if you can pony up the $150 for the test and the $40 for Exam Buster, there is no reason why you shouldn’t take the exam. Just go through the Exam Buster tests until you consistently score in the 90’s and you are a lock to pass.
4 Comments for Passed the ColdFusion 8 Certification Exam
Congrats, Jen! I remember how excited I was when I passed the ColdFusion MX exam and got the "Advanced" badge like you. Not only is the exam a good resume builder but it allowed me to bargain for a big pay raise since I had objective proof that my coding skills were legit. And you know how tough a pay raise was to get a SPC!
Thanks, William. It does set me apart at work although all I might get from them is reimbursement for the test fees. It's just as difficult here to get a raise probably because it's the same type of environment with contract work. I loved studying for it. Learning is cool; felt like I was really using my brain again.
David
February 6, 2010
Jen,
Did you just use exam buster and online free material to study for the exam? What resources did you use besides exam buster? I'm off to buy exam buster. Thanks in advance.
@David
I used Exam Buster and looked up anything I missed or was completely clueless on in the online documentation.
Hit Exam Buster hard. Do all the tests over and over again. Then generate a few random ones (can be done in Exam Buster) and once you are consistently hitting the 90's with your scores, schedule your test.
Good luck.
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William Haun
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