[M1S2] (Certification and A Guide to Certification) Flashcards
Process of verifying technical
knowledge in a particular
area.
certification
how is proficiency acknowledged?
with a certificate
Enhances employee’s career, provides better standing as industry professional, and higher salaries and bonuses
certification
who provides access to technical information,
advanced training, and
discounts on publications
and tools?
vendors
How does certification benefit customers, employers, and
industry?
Customers receive better service from
employees with certification(s)
Employers benefit from more productive
and knowledgeable workers
Certification is a form of
industry self-regulation
Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP)
defines standards designed to raise
competence level for computer industry
Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP)
What are factors to consider in choosing a certification?
- Expenses and the time involved to obtain the certification.
- Examine employment projections.
- Look at job listings to see what certifications are sought.
- Read evaluations of certifications.
- Talk to people in the industry/
- Think about complementary combinations of certifications to meet your goals.
What options are available to prepare for certification?
self-study, online training classes, instructor-led training, and web resources
what allows tests to analyze a person’s responses while taking the test?
computerized adaptive testing
focuses on knowledge of end user-user certification
application software certification
focuses on particular skills and differing levels of certification
- user
- operator
- system administrator
- system engineer
OS Certification
recognizes programming training and broadens knowledge and skill
programming certification
recognizes general knowledge of hardware and controlling software needed to set up, maintain, and repair a computer. This can also be narrowly or broadly focused.
hardware certification
recognizes expertise in planning, installing, managing, and troubleshooting a network
network certification
recognizes discovery, collection, and analysis of evidence found on computers and networks. Highly credible during computer crime cases.
computer forensics certification
