[akprodr]

I read your first post and today's new stuff. So, not knowing what came inbetween, I'll say this:

I learned a lot in college and some of it was in a classroom. Like Rob said, its more about learning people and even learning learning (much more so than k-12).

There are some fields where a degree is useful/mandatory. And then, I worked at a place for 10 years and my boss said--'you have a degree?'

Getting a certification or some such, when not mandatory, may give you a better shot at a job than other candidates.

But being creative doesn't require a degree or certification. If that is working for you, give it your all.