[Jean-Paul]

I agree with everything you mention in your post, Esteban. However, I am one of those committed trainers who has made a big impact in my clients' lives, but having dropped out of college my senior year, I am missing a credential. I have known many a credentialed trainer who couldn't train their way out of a wet paper bag, so I don't equivicate a credential with competence.

I don't have a problem with some sort of professional exam that proves I possess at least the minimum amount necessary to train clients, but I already have that, as do most trainers.

I still see CSCS's doing machine-based workouts, and split routines right out of the principals of Joe Weider... It's a good cert is no gaurantee.