Certified Computing Professional (CCP) Certification Information

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Certified Computing Professional (CCP)

This vendor-neutral certification is offered by:
Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP)
Des Plaines, IL, USA
Phone: 800-843-8227
Email: office@iccp.org

Skill Level: Intermediate Status: Active

Certification Summary:
This broad coverage, vendor-independent certification is suitable for most IS professionals (programmers, analysts, etc. to IT managers and CIO's).

Initial requirements: certification training requirement

Must have four years of documented experience in the computing industry. Up to 24 months of credit is given for Bachelor degrees in related fields. Must pass at 70% or better a core ($250) and two elected specialty exams ($250 each). You can substitute 2 language exams ($175 each) for one of the specialty exams. You can also get one of the exams waived if you already hold a recognized certification from another vendor and pay a $25 processing fee. Must also ascribe to the ICCP Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct. Testing must be arranged through ICCP by securing a proctor.

Continuing requirements:
Must complete 120 hours of approved continuing education over a three year revolving period and payment of annual maintenance fees of $50.

Low Cost: $750 High Cost: Not available

Perks:

logo	lapel pin	beta participation	product discounts
certificate	referral service	private forum	training discounts
plaque	directory listing	priority support

Other Perks:
Job matching and relocation program; quarterly newsletter

Online resources:
The ICCP Web page contains further information on the certification program, including exam subject outlines.

Offline resources:
The ICCP offers an Official Exam Review Outline and can connect you with third party training. Contact the ICCP and request the Guide to Certification as a Computing Professional (free). Bird publications offes exam revew materials. You can reach them at (208) 462-3138 or at http://www.bird.boise.id.us/

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