Should certifications test for Skills or Knowledge, what’s your take on this particularly in fields like cybersecurity?
Skills or Knowledge?
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I'm biased toward assessing skills.
Exams that have a performance-based component, carry a lot of weight in the
practical world.
You see, there's a reason that CCIEs command the attention and respect that they
do in the practical world. No one, and I mean no one, achieves this designation
unless they are able to perform (i.e.DO something)!!!
There's a reason that RHCEs and RHCAs command the attention and respect that
they do in the practical world. Every RH exam is 100% (not 70%, not 80%, no 90%)
performance based!!! Either you CAN DO, or you can't - there is no if, ands, whats,
or buts about it!!!
Don't get me wrong, the knowledge goes into the development of the skill. I can't
imagine a surgeon learned how to perform surgery, before the journey of in-depth
study of the human anatomy!
When I've got a breach, I need SKILLED personnel to manage the hardware and
software facilities!!!!
The END!
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I deeply love the point "Need a skilled personnel in a breach"....Thanks for valuable info...Indeed Certifications like CCIE and RHCE set a great example by focusing on performance-based exams, ensuring professionals can effectively handle practical challenges.
Skills is just another way of saying applied knowledge, so I don't see a distinction. Really, it comes back to what hasn't been mentioned - experience.
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In cybersecurity, where threats and technologies evolve rapidly, having both a solid knowledge base and practical skills is essential for staying effective and adaptable. Certifications that assess and validate both aspects can help produce well-rounded professionals who are prepared to tackle the challenges of the field.
Indeed evolving threats demand both knowledge and practical skills.