Microsoft Corp. said Wednesday it will not decertify MCSEs (Microsoft-certified systems engineers) for Windows NT 4.0 or below who do not upgrade to Windows 2000 by Dec. 31, as was announced more than a year ago by the Redmond, Wash., company.
For many IT workers, earning a certification is seen as a badge of honour. However, for the IT executive hiring new blood or promoting from within, the value of certifications has long been argued.