Shawn, I'm not Eddie, but here's my take on it, based on 27 years in an industry that has "certification"
Anybody can sleep thru an online class and fumble their way thru a passing grade on a test to get certified. It's a big ego boost to hang a tag on their front door or toolbox that they're certified, and an expert, but it doesn't mean they know chit, or have the skill to pull off an excellent job. I know that isn't always the case for everybody, I've just seen it enough to not put a whole lot of stock in it.
