WebSphere/SOA/XML Certification
Train and Certify Promotion

First Announcement: January 31, 2008
Updated Announcement: February 29, 2008

Distinguish yourself in this highly skilled marketplace by joining our elite group of IBM Certified Professionals.

With every qualifying classroom or instructor led online training course you attend, you will receive a certification promotional code that will enable you take the aligning eligible certification exam valued up to $150 USD free of charge.  This offer is available worldwide, per the effective date specified in the following table.

Certification Test Preparation
To prepare for an exam, please click here, scroll to the brand/technology specific test number and refer to the following information.  

• job role description/target audience to which the test is built.
• recommended prerequisite skills one needs to already possess
• test objectives or detailed skills measured on the test
• test preparation / training resources used to prepare based on the test objectives.

  Note:

  The course(s) alone, will not adequately prepare one for the exam(s). All recommended sources on the training resources list, extensive product knowledge and practical experience are required.

• assessment test to gauge ones readiness for the actual test

Qualifying classroom training courses
To view the complete course descriptions, check schedules and enroll, refer to www.ibm.com/training and search by course code.

Terms and Conditions

1. IBM reserves the right to discontinue this offer at any time.
2. This offer is available worldwide per the effective date specified in the table above.
3. Qualifying training courses must commence on or after February 1, 2008.
4. Enrollments in qualifying courses are subject to availability.
5. Course listings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
6. Students are responsible for any travel and living expenses associated with attendance of a qualifying training course.
7. One promotional code will be issued for each qualifying course attended.
8. Discount promotional codes are not transferable and are good only on specified exams.
9. Promotional codes can only be redeemed at a Prometric Testing. They are not valid at the IBM SWG Prime Test Centers.
10. Students are responsible for any travel and living expenses associated with certification testing.
11. The tests for which the promotional codes are used, need to be taken before the expiration date, which is two (2) months after the completion of the course.
12. Earned certification certificates will automatically be sent within two (2) weeks upon passing the required certification exam(s).

To learn more about the worldwide Professional Certification Program from IBM, visit our Web site at www.ibm.com/certify.

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

Your WebSphere Education and WebSphere/SOA/XML Certification Team