I'd venture to say most certifications in general are junk, CYA processes. If you are basing your hiring decision on the letters someone puts after their name,

I'd venture to say most certifications in general are junk, CYA processes. If you are basing your hiring decision on the letters someone puts after their name, you're doing it wrong. The same could probably be said for a degree, particularly with the current snowflake "everyone must pass" mentality at so many schools. Certifications and degrees are nice, but neither guarantees a person is competent in any field.