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iSeries Testing and Certification

IBM certification testing has become something that our members expect at COMMON conferences, and we are once again offering on-site testing. We will be offering all of the IBM eServer iSeries certifications that we have offered at past COMMON conferences, as well as selected IBM eServer exams. Each certification exam costs $75 -- a discount of more than 60% per exam. Join the ranks of technical professionals who expand and promote their skills by taking advantage of this great opportunity for IBM certification testing.

Click here to download a PDF of a comprehensive list of all iSeries certification tests offered in Orlando. A Tivoli suite of tests will also be offered.

To prepare for testing, go to the IBM Certification Web site at:

• www.ibm.com/certify
• select certifications
• select the topical area for the test, such as iSeries
• select the test from the list
• At the bottom of the page, select test objectives. Listed are all the topics on each of the tests. Be sure to review these, because they're an excellent way to prepare.

Also consider the assessment tests available on selected iSeries and AS/400 exams prior to taking the exam. Assessments are available at http://testrac.com/ibm. The cost is $10 per test and provides:

• Full-length timed test experience
• Strong indication of test readiness
• Specific recommendations to build skills in weak areas
• Convenient Web-based testing

The benefits of certification are:
• Certification is a portable credential that travels with you
• Personal goal for technical achievement
• Peer recognition
• Employer recognition
• Industry recognition
• Salary differential 14% (IDC 1996) to 30% (Lotus 1999)