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Credentialing Notes
January 2009
Certification professionals have often talked about how the economy impacts the volume of candidates sitting for exams. Now that we are officially in a recession, we’re starting to see more and more news articles and commentary on this subject. Check out the link below titled, “Six Sigma Certification Booms as Employment Busts.”
NOCA has posted a poll question on its Web site regarding this topic as well. So far, 44% of respondents have seen an increase in applicants and 28% haven’t seen a change in their application volume. (Visit www.noca.org to see the updated results.) We encourage you to submit your commentary on this discussion by visiting our blog, Credentialing Talk.
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Janice Moore
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In the News
Preventing Cheating on Certification Exams
(Certification Magazine) Unfortunately, it’s a given fact that some aspiring IT professionals will resort to underhanded, unlawful means to receive certification credentials — especially in today’s cutthroat job market. As a result, legitimate certification holders and employers are substantially disadvantaged.
Continuing Medical Education Profession Launches Certification Program
(MedicalMeetings) It took three years and thousands of hours of volunteer time to create the first CME certification program.
Cisco Mulls Adding Verbal Interview to CCIE Exams
(NetworkWorld) Cisco is considering introducing a verbal interview portion to its CCIE lab exams across the world. Cisco confirmed that it is running a pilot in its exam lab in Beijing, China that involves candidates taking a 10-minute verbal interview as part of their lab exam.
Six Sigma Certification Booms as Employment Busts
(TheEarthTimes) As unemployment claims have reached a 26-year high, American families have begun preparing for what could be an economic depression. To many of the working-class, this means taking on second jobs to make ends meet. But an increasing number of workers are updating their skills to ensure that they are not on their employer's next roster of layoffs.
Certiport Survey Reveals Certification a Boon to Information Workers Seeking to Overcome Recession Woes
(Centredaily.com) Microsoft Office certified respondents from world’s two largest economies say their credentials help trump non-certified job seekers in a turbulent global economy.
ANSI Board Announces Volunteer Leaders for 2009
(ThomasNet) The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Board of Directors has named its new members and officers for the term beginning January 1, 2009.
Massage Bill Could Increase Profession's Legitimacy
(The Bakersfield Californian) Senate Bill 731 from state Sen. Jenny Oropeza, (D-Long Beach), creates voluntary certification for massage practitioners. Many states require certification. California practitioners must follow a hodge-podge of laws that vary widely by jurisdiction.
IT Certifications - Hottest For 2009
(EzineArticles) One survey reported that there are nearly 1,600 certifications available, as well as 227 accreditation programs. IT schools are popping up all over, there is a certification for almost any field.
NCCCO Celebrates 10 Years of Accreditation
(NCCCO) This year marks the tenth anniversary of accreditation for the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO). NCCCO first received accreditation from the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) in 1998.
Pearson Unveils New Certification Exam Prep Tool
(About.com) When the exam is around the corner it is too late to learn the material really. However, it is a perfect time to drill the material and cement it in your brain to ensure you can recall it in the blink of an eye while taking the exam.
Lori Tinkler Receives Award
(AMP) AMP is pleased to announce that COO and Executive Vice President, Lori Tinkler, has been selected as one of the Kansas City Business Journal’s Top 25 “Women Who Mean Business.”
Blog Watch
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2009’s Top Trends to Track in Learning
(Beyond Certification) Training Industry, Inc. is hosting a free webinar on Jan. 13th with Elliott Masie as the speaker. Elliott never disappoints!
Liars, Cheaters, and Thieves - Cheating is Encouraged - Columns by PC Magazine
(Cheating in the News) In fact, children in school are trained to cheat better and better over time. Want to stop cheating in classroom testing? Put the kids in a supervised room of cubicles where they cannot see each other—and put a cell-phone jammer in the room.
Events
February 22 - 25 Association of Test Publishers Conference
February 23 CAE Study Course: An Immersion Program
February 25 - 26 Performance Testing Council Summit
March 2 Exceptional Boards: Strengthening the Governance Team
April 12 - 16 NCME Annual Meeting
May 13 - 15 Performance Testing Council Summit
August 5 - 8 National College Testing Association Annual Conference
August 15 - 18 ASAE Annual Meeting
September 10 - 12 Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Annual Conference
October 28 - 30 CAC Annual Meeting
November 18 - 21, 2009 NOCA Annual Educational Conference
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Certification Networking Group
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