How to Ace a Non-Test-Based Certification Exam

Lerner · Jun 30, 2010

How to Ace a Non-Test-Based Certification Exam - Certification Magazine

Until recently, virtually all IT certifications had been based on an individual’s recollection of a body of knowledge and ability to pass a computer-based test. Although examinations can be a good way to showcase a person’s knowledge set, they are not sufficient to establish whether individuals can successfully apply their knowledge in practice.

The process of preparing for a non-test-based exam is similar to the process of a doctoral candidate writing a dissertation and presenting an oral defense. Instead of a dissertation, the candidate prepares a substantial package presenting a record of their skills and experience; instead of an oral defense, there is a formal interview to test the experience claimed; and rather than a group of adjudicators, there is a board comprising three individuals who are already certified.

In recent years, certification programs based entirely on skills and experience and assess an individual’s people skills as well as technical abilities have begun to increase in popularity. For example, organizations such as BCS in the United Kingdom now have peer assessment reviews as part of its Chartered IT Professional (CITP) program, and The Open Group’s IT Architect Certification (ITAC) and IT Specialist (ITSC) certification programs use such an approach as well.
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chriswpl09 · Oct 19, 2011

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