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Old Mar 08, 2015, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Rose76 View Post
A program that issues a certification is not, necessarily, less rigorous than a program that issues an academic degree. (Just as diploma nurses from hospitals were often far better prepared than nurses coming out of colleges.)
That is very true. I would rather consult with a professional (in any field) who had no degree but 20 year experience than someone fresh out of school.

I think a lot of professions (like medicine and law) set up ridiculous education requirements in order to limit the number of people in the field so wages can stay inflated. I read a book years ago called 'the screwing of the average man' that had a very interesting take on licensing bodies like the AMA.
Thanks for this!
Rose76