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> What's wrong with the idea of turning the standard Leetcode algorithms interview into a license that only needs to be completed once, or maybe once every 5-8

> What's wrong with the idea of turning the standard Leetcode algorithms interview into a license that only needs to be completed once, or maybe once every 5-8 years, similar to what physicians must undergo? How far from this is the A level in Computer Science[1] which should take at minimum 20 weeks full time study for the target 16-18 age group? Or the EdX MicroMaster’s in Data Structures and Algorithms[2]? If any one of the FAANG companies said “Get this qualification and we guarantee you an interview” that would already be massive, never mind skipping one or two steps of the interview process. [1] https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/170844-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-computer-science-h446.pdf https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/170844-specification-accredite... The content of this A Level in Computer Science is divided into three components: • Computer systems component (01) contains the majority of the content of the specification and is assessed in a written paper recalling knowledge and understanding. • Algorithms and programming component (02) relates principally to problem solving skills needed by learners to apply the knowledge and understanding encountered in Component 01. • Programming project component (03 or 04) is a practical portfolio based assessment with a task that is chosen by the teacher or learner and is produced in an appropriate programming language of the learner’s or teacher’s choice. [2] https://www.edx.org/micromasters/ucsandiegox-algorithms-and-data-structures https://www.edx.org/micromasters/ucsandiegox-algorithms-and-...

aiisjustanif 5y ago
For the non-UK folk you might have to explain A-levels. But your question it’s valid. > How far from this is the A level in Computer Science[1]? Or the EdX MicroMaster’s in Data Structures and Algorithms[2]? Pretty far from being standardized and the key point of the previous comment you replied to is re-licensing. > If any one of the FAANG companies said “Get this qualification and we guarantee you an interview” that would already be massive, never mind skipping one or two steps of the interview process. Is it? Network engineers are required to keep up certifications for jobs in the US (CCNP or rarely CCDE). So do Security Engineers/Professionals, Auditors, Cloud engineers/architects/consultants. Government employees or contractors require them for assurance. It’s not that massive of a shift imo.

aiisjustanif 5y ago

For the non-UK folk you might have to explain A-levels. But your question it’s valid. > How far from this is the A level in Computer Science[1]? Or the EdX MicroMaster’s in Data Structures and Algorithms[2]? Pretty far from being standardized and the key point of the previous comment you replied to is re-licensing. > If any one of the FAANG companies said “Get this qualification and we guarantee you an interview” that would already be massive, never mind skipping one or two steps of the interview process. Is it? Network engineers are required to keep up certifications for jobs in the US (CCNP or rarely CCDE). So do Security Engineers/Professionals, Auditors, Cloud engineers/architects/consultants. Government employees or contractors require them for assurance. It’s not that massive of a shift imo.