According to a recent report from Network World, a down economy and the increasing use of certifications as a prerequisite for jobs and promotions are contributing to a rise of cheating on IT certification exams.  

Energy audit assessor certifications are relatively new, but highly popular credentials within the exploding green energy industry. Predictably, the combination of high-demand and high-growth in this industry also creates an environment enabling fraudulent certification organizations and scam artists to thrive. However, with a little research, you can reduce your chances of being scammed; either as
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From the Reading Eagle (PA) on March 23, 2008.  A well-known financial adviser, best-selling author, columnist, and radio show host describes how low standards and the lack of regulation in the financial-services industry enables unqualified individuals to easily earn certifications, thereby devaluing the credibility of the designations and exposing the public to incompetent and unethical
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