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Announcement:
   IBM WebSphere, SOA and XML Certification
   September 2006 Testing Promotion --> 50% Discount

June 29, 2006

IBM is pleased to announce a special "limited time" certification testing offer, available to test candidates worldwide. The following criteria applies.

  1. A test candidate may qualify for one or more voucher numbers, which can be used to register for and take any one of the actual IBM WebSphere, SOA and XML certification tests listed on http://www.ibm.com/certify/tests/test_index_bd.shtml for a 50% discount.

  2. To qualify for one or more voucher numbers, a test candidate must pass the pre-assessment/sample test that aligns to any one of the actual desired IBM WebSphere, SOA and XML certification tests for which a voucher number is sought. The pre-assessment/sample test must be passed in September 2006.

  3. Each voucher number expires November 30, 2006 (23:59 Eastern Time). Tests, for which a voucher number is being used, must be registered for and taken by this date and time. The expiration date will not be extended.

Notes:

  1. Practical experience and in-depth knowledge of a product or technology are required to ensure success on a certification test. This announcement is being made in June, to enable test candidates to prepare for their desired test(s) by September. To prepare, access the url provided above, select the certification role name to the right of the desired test number, and refer to the:
    • job role description/target audience to which the certification is built
    • recommended prerequisites knowledge and skills one already needs to possess before preparing for this job role certification
    • test objectives or skills measured on the test
    • recommended educational resources to prepare based on the test objectives
    • pre-assessment/sample test to gauge ones readiness for the actual test
  2. Each pre-assessment/sample test is delivered via a web-based test delivery tool.
  3. Each pre-assessment/sample test may be retaken multiple times to qualify for a voucher.
  4. Each pre-assessment/sample test costs $10 USD per attempt. VISA, Master Card and American Express credit cards are accepted, and entered directly into the web-based test delivery tool by the test taker.
  5. To access the desired pre-assessment/sample test, please refer to the url provided above and select the desired test number, or the certification role name to the right of the test number, and follow the path.
  6. Each voucher number will automatically be sent in an e-mail within five (5) business days from qualifying.
  7. Voucher numbers will be valid for any Prometric Authorized Test Center. Refer to http://securereg3.prometric.com/ to locate a test center closest to your home or work location.
  8. Voucher numbers are not transferable to another person or another test, may not be redeemed for cash, credit, or refund and may not be used for any other exam than the one for which it was issued.
  9. IBM is not responsible for any expenses a candidate incurs in preparation for the pre-assessment/sample test(s) and/or actual test(s) and for travel to an authorized testing center.
  10. IBM reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time.

For additional inquiries, please send a note to certify@us.ibm.com

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