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Announcement:
IBM WebSphere, SOA and XML Certification
2009 Assess and Save Promotion
December 15, 2008
The Professional Certification Program from IBM
is a worldwide industry program. Its primary objective is to enable technical professionals
in specified jobs to validate their skills on IBM's latest products (e.g. WebSphere) and
technology (e.g. SOA), and demonstrate their competency level to others.
Training, real-world experience and rigorous exams are all required to earn IBM's prestigious
certification distinction. To prepare for an exam, it is recommended that a test candidate refer
to the following elements. To access them, refer to the
Test Information by product
Web page, scroll to IBM WebSphere, SOA and/or XML and the desired test number, select the
certification role name(s) to the right, and follow the path.
- job role description/target audience to which the certification is built
- prerequisite skills one should already possess before preparing for the test
- test objectives or detailed skills measured on the test
- test preparation / training resources used to prepare based on the test objectives
- assessment test to gauge ones readiness for the actual test
To adequately prepare, it is also recommended that a test candidate:
- take the certification assessment test to assess their current skill level
- prepare via the test preparation / training resources
- retake the certification assessment test to assess their improved skill level and readiness for the actual certification test
Adequate preparation, and assessment of ones readiness for the actual test, are key success factors in
achieving IBM certification. To this end, IBM is pleased to announce the worldwide Assess and Save Promotion,
applicable to all IBM WebSphere, SOA and XML certification tests. This Assess and Save Promotion, is a
companion to the worldwide Train and Certify Promotion.
The following criteria applies to the Assess and Save Promotion.
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A test candidate must pass one or more certification assessment tests aligning to an actual
IBM WebSphere, SOA and/or XML certification test listed on the Test Information by product
Web page during any one of the following specified timeframes/windows by 23:59 GMT.
- February 9 - 20, 2009
- May 11 - 22, 2009
- July 20 - 31, 2009
- October 5 - 16, 2009
To access the assessment test, refer to
Test Information by product, scroll
to IBM WebSphere, SOA and/or XML, select the desired test number and follow the Test Preparation / Assessment Test path.
To maintain the integrity of the certification program, like with the actual certification tests, the
test questions and answers of the assessment tests are not distributed. Instead, diagnostic
feedback is provided on the Examination Score Reports that correlates back to the test
objectives, informing the test taker how well they did on each section of the test.
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Within 10 business days of passing an assessment test, a certification voucher number will
automatically be sent to the test taker via email. The voucher number can be used to register
for and take the aligning actual certification test for a 50% discount off the regular full test fee.
The regular full test fee is set to the economy of a country, and is $100 in the emerging market
countries and $200 in developed countries.
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Actual certification tests for which a voucher number is being used to get the 50% discount,
must be registered for and taken by the expiration date. The expiration dates are as follows.
By 23:59 GMT:
- March 31, 2009 ... for vouchers qualified for in February 2009
- June 30, 2009 ... for vouchers qualified for in May 2009
- September 30, 2009 ... for vouchers qualified for in July 2009
- November 30, 2009 ... for vouchers qualified for in October 2009
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Each assessment test:
- is delivered via a web-based test delivery tool.
- may be retaken multiple times to qualify for a voucher.
- costs $30 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.
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Voucher numbers are only valid at any Authorized Prometric Test Center (APTC).
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to locate a test center closest to your home or work
location. Voucher numbers are not valid at IBM SWG Prime Test Centers.
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A voucher number is not transferable to another person, may not be redeemed for cash, credit,
or refund, and may not be used for any other exam than the one for which it is issued.
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IBM is not responsible for any expenses a candidate incurs in preparation for the assessment
test(s) and/or actual test(s), and for travel to an Authorized Prometric Test Center (APTC).
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IBM WebSphere Portal and Information Integration/Platform Solutions tests do not apply to this promotion.
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IBM reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time.
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For additional inquiries, please send a note to
certify@us.ibm.com.
Your IBM WebSphere, SOA and XML Certification team
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