I'm also not quite sure where to get the books yet. From the cover shot, it looks like they are only offering V8. John

I believe that they just got the updated book out in the last little while. I also think that once you get your certification it is good forever.

I got mine with version 8 and have not been told that I have to recert for 9. I am trying to work on my SCVE cert but I dont currently have 9 maybe when they get to an update that makes it stable I will buy it, but for now 8 works just fine for me.

You can also look for the book on amazon I got mine their and saved some money. but just watch for what version it is for.

Paul B

It stays with you - no "resit" required for new versions. Afterall, the knowledge required to gain them is core to all versions - and equally valid in v7 / 8 / 9 etc

you'll learn more about the status of this program in a very short while, guys. Patience. :-)

It stays - and it is an excellent way to learn things about Vegas that you probably else would never come around.

@ sir Spot: " this program "?? do you mean Certification program?? or Vegas 9.0x program ??

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How long does the Operator Certification last?
Forever, the Certification and all associated benefits will last forever. Once you have passed the current Avid Certified Operator exam you become certified at that version of your chosen product's software. When a new version ( or major upgrade ) of the product software is released, you are welcome to re-certify, but you are never obligated to advance your certification version (although we strongly encourage you to stay up-to-date and knowledgeable about the latest versions of our software).

Although I've never seen or met a certified Vegas editor, nor have I ever seen a request for one; when people have 'Certified' on their resume, I always ask "what version" & "when". If their Certification is NOT on the current version it carries no weight. If their past work is not up to par... it carries even less weight. My personal belief is; if you're gonna be 'Certified' you must keep it up to date/current.

When I was taking Avid classes at Video Symphony, consensus was that your Certification was like a Degree. It will help you get your feet in the door for about 5years after you get it, but after that, it's all about your Demo Reel and Experience proven in your work... NOT on paper.

Since I've worked here we have released 3 editors. 1 from UCLA, 1 from UCSD, & 1 from Chapman University. On paper... they looked good. In the edit bay/real world... they sucked.

I've always felt that I could teach a Monkey which button to push, but you'll drive yourself crazy trying to teach said Monkey the 'Art of the Edit'.

"Certifications" do NOT make you a good editor.
"Certifications" do NOT make you more Creative.
"Certifications" should be kept current.

True, certifications don't do all those things, what they DO is look good to a customer or on a resume, so many company HR folks WAY over value certifications. And I agree sync2rhythm, a lot of people can pass a test, but in the real world, welllllll....