Browsing the blog archives for October, 2009

Test Fraud Threatens Value of IT Certifications

IT certification test fraud is a growing problem.  This article describes the situation, the players, and what is being done to combat it.  An interesting article on a little-known but serious issue.
“For the first time ever, companies that develop and administer IT certification exams are working together to combat a problem that has largely been [...]

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October 29, 2009 in Uncategorized
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SEO Certification Credibility Issues

Review of SEO Certifications provides a critical and hard-hitting review of several SEO Certification programs illustrating how shady operations, questionable standards, and inexperienced quick buck fraudsters carrying SEO certification credentials can damage an industry, its reputable practitioners, and its customers. A must read for anyone considering SEO certification. 
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October 7, 2009 in Uncategorized
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Why Is The Personal Training Certification Industry So Confusing?

Why Is The Personal Training Certification Industry So Confusing?
By Leslie M Smith
Have you been completely confused by all the companies offering a Personal Training Certification? What’s an NCSF Certification or an ACE exam? Are they any good? Why is this so difficult to figure out?
When I started learning about becoming a Personal Trainer, I couldn’t [...]

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October 6, 2009 in Uncategorized
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Do the HR Certification Letters Spell Success?

Do the HR Certification Letters Spell Success?
By Maurisa Westbury
According to the most recent statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, the occupational outlook for human resources professionals appears quite promising. Overall projections indicate a growth rate for the job category of about 17% between the years 2006 and 2016. The bureau [...]

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October 5, 2009 in Uncategorized
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