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A professional certification, trade certification, or professional designation often called simply certification or qualification is a designation earned by a person to certify that he is qualified to perform a job. Certification indicates that the individual has a specific set of knowledge, skills, or abilities in the view of the certifying body. Professional certifications are awarded by professional bodies and corporations. The difference between licensure and certification is licensure is required by law, whereas certification is generally voluntary. Sometimes the word certification is used for licensure.
People become certified through training and/or passing an exam. Individuals often advertise their status by appending the certification abbreviation to their name (e.g. "Jane Doe, RHCE"). Strictly speaking, most certifications do not grant post-nominals and it is usually the professional certifications that do.
Certifications may be perpetual, may need to be renewed periodically, or may be valid for a specific period of time (e.g. the life-time of the product upon which the individual is certified). Although it is more common in regard to licensure, sometimes as part or whole of the renewal of an individual's certification, the individual must show evidence of continual learning — often termed continuing education — or earning continuing education units (CEU).
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@bfr3nch how do you assess ROI of #AR certification programs?
Alyssa4AR (Alyssa Gilmore) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:57:11 -0000
@bfr3nch how do you assess ROI of #AR certification programs?
Prepping a comparison of the various analyst relations certification programs. Cost, time, pre-requisites - what else is useful? #AR
bfr3nch (Barbara French) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:23:05 -0000
Prepping a comparison of the various analyst relations certification programs. Cost, time, pre-requisites - what else is useful? #AR
MCR and PVH cardiac rehab programs earn national certification. Read more at http://ow.ly/d/V0 #noco
pvhsnews (PVHS) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:59:13 -0000
MCR and PVH cardiac rehab programs earn national certification. Read more at http://ow.ly/d/V0 #noco
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TeachWashington.org - Designed for students, advisors, and others interested in becoming a teacher in the state of Washington. Includes links to teacher education programs, pathways, endorsements, shortage areas, out of state teachers, college search, financial support, and salary schedule.
Meta Description: [ TeachWashington.org is a public-service web site designed for students, advisors, and others interested in becoming a teacher in the state of Washington. Search for teacher certification programs that will prepare you to teach your favorite subjects. Find campuses located in a specific geograph... ]
University of Washington - College of Education - Offers basic credentials and professional development opportunities.
Washington Association of Colleges for Teacher Education - Lists colleges offering teacher preparation programs, meeting minutes, and membership information.
Washington University - Collaborative Teacher Education Program (CTEP) - A distance learning alternative to obtaining teaching certification. Includes basic program information.
Meta Description: [ Washington State University's Distance Degree Programs Offering World Class Distance & Online Education ]
Western Washington University - Woodring College of Education - Offers residency and professional certificate programs, as well as other endorsements. Information on teaching standards and professional growth.
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