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Online Certification … Is it right for you?
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Conclusion
At the end of the day, the right certification for you is the one that meets your needs. If you are getting certified for your own benefit or are dealing with an organization that trusts you, online certifications will probably meet your needs. If, on the other hand, you would prefer to base your relationship with a company on the strength of a proctor, then head to the nearest testing center.
| Proctored vs Online Overview |
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Proctored Certification |
Online Certification |
| Number of Certifications |
~400 |
~450 |
| Number of Certifiers |
Hundreds |
< 10 |
| Type of Certifications |
Vendor-neutral &
Vendor specific |
Vendor-neutral only |
| Cost |
Most $100 - $200 |
$0 - $50 |
| Convenience |
- Multiple locations/city
- 3 day registration lag
- Centers may not be open evenings and/or weekends
- Rescheduling allowed until day of exam - date of exam cannot be changed on the day of exam
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Anywhere anytime
(with internet access) |
Popularity
(tests delivered in 2000) |
~ 4 Million |
~ 3 Million |
| Certifications issued by leading player in 2000 |
Microsoft > 500,000
CompTIA > 100,000 |
Brainbench > 900,000 |
| Feedback |
Typically score only |
- Score
- Percentile
- Strengths & weaknesses
- Rank by city, state, country
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| Test environment |
No reference material permitted |
Reference material permitted |
| ID verification |
Picture identification required |
Honor system |
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