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I honestly see little value in attending except perhaps the 'free' certification testing.
I'd love to go (especially for ^^ this reason), but with our 'cross training' on Microstation, as a result of more DOT work (MS required), than private sector work, I'm not sure if the big boss will 'ok' my going as I had previously hoped. 
Honestly, the certification has actually proven to be worth less than the time invested in taking the tests. I just don't see them gaining much traction in the industry. And they aren't a practical measure of a users skills or abilities. (read: there are answers to the questions that the 'right' answer is actually the 'wrong' one)
Who cares what the industry thinks of their certification - I'd have a certification that *I* personally want to get, which is an achievement that no 'veteran' CAD gurus at my company have... for whatever reason, my employer places some value on items like this, which allows them to identify a ranking system for promotions, etc..
I'm younger than ALL of my peers by
decades, and have to work harder, know more, etc. just to be seen as 'equal' let alone surpass those who have no desire to do better.
Never mind the trip to Vegas.
LoL
