Larry asks:
> Before I would certify I would want to know what I'm certifying to.  is
> this the fact that I know how to configure a system?  Or that I know how
> to install the OS or what about c programming or just what is the
> certification?

I have not taken the test, nor has anyone else here that I know of, but we
do have people who have taken other tests required for one form of partner
program or another.  If the HP3000 program is similar to the HP-UX and/or
OpenView programs, then passing the test(s) will result in your receiving
a nice looking certificate that states colorfully: "This is to certify that
<your name> successfully completed the requirements to become a Certified
HP3000 Consultant".

It is my impression that this "certification" program was put together by
HP to allow their resellers to show evidence of that minimum level of
product line knowledge required by their contracts with HP.  HP obviously
wants to be sure that anyone applying to resell their products actually
knows *something* about them.

From what I've heard about the other tests, I would expect the questions
to focus primarily on presales and installation technical issues.  Things
like how to determine which configuration is right for a customer, and
how to install the system at a customer site.

I would not expect that a very high level of technical expertise would be
required to pass, and I suspect that most readers of HP3000-L would pass
without much difficulty.  I would not be surprised to see things like:

Question 1.  What command is used to log in to an HP 3000?

  A) Hi
  B) Howdy
  C) :HELLO
  D) login

etc.  If this is the case, then I don't think HP intended this program to
produce a slew of independent consultants running around flashing "HP
Certified HP3000 Consultant" credentials at unsuspecting customers.

G.