4.6+7 bodies and certification

Question 1

what is a professional body

Answer 1

organisation that seeks to develop and support workers in a specific profession

professional bodies will share best practice, help people strating in the profession and support any role related learning

Question 2

industry certificate

Answer 2

professional bodies provide industry certificates to employees

are qualifications to show employees and trained with up to date knowledge and skills

Question 3

advantages to industry certification

Answer 3

develop IT skills- trainers develop experience and competency in areas relevant to actual jobs

access resources- access to help from experts

professional development opps- are invited to special events and seminars to ensure skills remain up to date

Question 4

disadvantages to industry certification

Answer 4

can cost hundreds or even thousands of pounds and is often self funded

no guarantees- doesn’t guarantee a better job or more money

time and dedication- classroom activities or online learning must be completed, exams must be passed at the end of the course

Question 5

extra

Answer 5

many organisations can be confident that the employee has been trained appropriately and will have gained experience

employees should be able to demonstrate technical knowledge as a result of gaining a certification