Message #1500

[execsec]

I took the CPS exam and the CAP exam because I don't have a college degree.  All the other posters are right, some companies are "hip" on the certification and some could care less and want you to have the degree.  The important thing to remember is that if you don't have a degree and you do have the certification, some colleges will give you college credit for the test.  The University of Oklahoma (College of Liberal Studies) gave me 38 hours of college credit for the CPS test (the one with 6 parts).  I already had 33 hours from when I went to college a long time ago.  So I went from freshman status to junior status because of the test.  I would suggest going for the test whether or not you have the college degree.  It really looks nice on your resume and it's a good conversation starter, plus it shows you are willing to go "above and beyond."