Perl certification is one of those perpetual third-rails in this little community. There is a fringe on either side of the debate who hold steadfast to one side or the other and cannot be swayed. They are separated by a huge gap in the middle that don't care one way or the other. (It's a bell curve with a rough 5/90/5 distribution.)
My views are well known, and won't convince anyone who hasn't already made up their mind in any of those three groups. So don't expect me to say anymore on the issue.
Nevertheless, certification in software in general is an issue that refuses to die. So here are a few links for anyone who is keeping score:
Enjoy.