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I agree that it is a highly personal choice. But I'll through my two cents in as an employer.
I work as an Audio Director for a Video Game developer. We have employ 4 Audio staff full time and contract up to 4 or 7 additional people every year depending on the number of projects and time lines. I receive no less that a dozen applications from composers, engineers and sound designers EVERY day.
Now when I have the task of deciding who to interview for the next open contract position, the ProTools certification is one great way to filter the list down. Now clearly a CV or demo reel will speak for the folks that have experience and a track record. So of course that factors into it. But I receive a pile of applications from folks that just have Sound Forge or Garage Band and like to dabble on the weekend.
The ProTools certifications let me know that for that "Junior Dialogue Editing" position, etc... the person will not have a problem with the software. It will be up to my direction to make it clear what needs to be done. So I think it has a place.
Chad
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