Janos Zsako wrote on 09/10/2019 13:02:
However, I see no harm in having a certification process for knowledge related to the RIPE database or other processes related to the registration of IP addresses. As the RIPE NCC delivers many trainings in these fields of expertise, it seems natural to me to have a certification system operated by the people who can best judge the knowledge acquired at these trainings.
The first objective in the RIPE Terms of Reference (RIPE-1) document is:
RIPE acts as a forum for the exchange of technical information and the creation of expertise on IP networking.
Having training and certification processes for RIPE NCC services fits well within this framework. Even if this weren't the case, it would still be fine for the RIPE NCC to use certification mechanisms like this to promote the RIPE database. They aren't aimed at the Randys of the world, but there are plenty of other people who will find this sort of thing relevant and useful. Nick