Comments on: Lightroom 2 Exam Aid is Out

By: Ian Worthington

Ian Worthington — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:47:26 +0000

Certification is simply the latest software industry money-spinner. It means very little, honestly.

By: Derek

Derek — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:06:03 +0000

For someone looking to learn lightroom, such as myself, the certification could be a good way to learn the product from top to bottom. Taking the exam proves to others that you prepared well and know the product.

The credential looks good on a resume and for others who need an expert or for someone going into the training profession. On a personal level the cert might just be a reminder of the achievement.

By: Bill

Bill — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:48:48 +0000

Hey Matt,

Are you going to do a boot camp for the Lightroom ACE Exams on Kelby training?

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:59:06 +0000

Quick question… if I’ve gone through the Lightroom classes on Kelby Training and have read Kelby’s Lightroom 2 book… would the Exam Aid still be a benefit or would it be fairly redundant?

By: Sean McCormack

Sean McCormack — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:19:40 +0000

Hey Matt, thanks for posting this. I assume you saw it on LRN.

I think Shangara did a good job on this, and it really is a useful study aid for those wanting certification to pursue teaching.

Again thanks for posting,

Sean

By: Tom Ostano

Tom Ostano — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:07:45 +0000

I agree with Jack too,
Whenever I hear some one say “It’s ridiculous to have a certification for Lightroom”, I translate it to “I don’t have the Lightroom ACE certification”.

By: RON

RON — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:00:25 +0000

I AGREE with jack,

ace always gets the job first.
always someone to complain about something i guess.

By: John Tucker

John Tucker — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:48:59 +0000

Jack makes a very good point. Furthermore, certification is definitely beneficial if you are, or want to be, a LR instructor in workshops and seminars. Certification tells people that you know the program inside and out and are qualified to teach it (assuming you also have good teaching skills).

By: Jack

Jack — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:01:18 +0000

You’re missing the point guys. The certification is not for you and whether or not you like the certification, or feel Lightroom is difficult enough, or not, to need one. The certification is for other people who are looking for an expert. You can say your work should speak for itself all you want, but lots of people like something tangible that says “Yeah, this guy knows his stuff”.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:07:48 +0000

Same here, it’s not difficult software to learn and use competently.