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	Society Broadcast Engineers
		To be eligible for certification, you must have a strong interest in the design, operation, maintenance or administration of the day-to-day problems and achievements associated with the operation of a broadcast facility or related technology.
		Certification is for individuals only and may not be used to imply that an organization or firm is certified.
		Responsibility for administering the Certification Program rests with a National Certification Committee appointed by the SBE president with the approval of the SBE Board of Directors, members of which must be SBE certified.
	www.sbe.org /cert_index.php (562 words)

	Professional certification - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The difference between licensure and certification is licensure is required by law, whereas certification is generally voluntary.
		Certification is often used in the professions of software engineering and information technology; however, it is a contentious issue.
		The exponential growth in the number of computer-related certifications coupled with the relative ease of their acquisition has led to their devaluation in the eyes of many people in the technology field.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Professional_certification (1511 words)

	Certification
		Advanced certification may be applied for at any time after receiving the basic CHRN certification.
		A certificate and a wallet sized card saying "Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse" are sent to each applicant who passes the exam.
		Certificates expire December 31, two years fro the year of initial certification.
	www.hyperbaricnurses.org /html/certification.html (1134 words)

	RIAA certification - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of sales albums and singles have made.
		See Gold album.) Certification is not automatic; for an award to be made, the record label must pay a fee to have the sales of the recording audited.
		The Oro, Platino, and Multi-Platino certifications are given only to recordings of which over 50% of the content is in the Spanish language.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/r/i/a/RIAA_certification_8715.html (237 words)

	Certification - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Certification, the process of certifying, or a certificate may refer to:
		RIAA certification, RIAA Single certification in music, such as "Gold" or "Platinum"
		This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Certification (101 words)

	SIF Certification
		The certification process remains basically the same, however there is a new tool for editing the SIF 2 Conformance Statements and new test harnesses for SIF 2.
		The SIF Certification program is administered on behalf of the Schools Interoperability Framework Association by its designated Certification Authority, The Open Group.
		The Certification Authority may, from time to time, request proof that your product remains in compliance with the requirements outlined in the conformance requirements as per the SIF Certification Policy [PDF].
	certification.sifinfo.org (579 words)

	Certification
		Certification can be your ticket to a better career, as it represents the difference between someone who merely says they are a technician, and someone who really IS a technician.
		If you are a certification administrator and you find incorrect data listed, please click here to e-mail your full name and new information to ISCET, or call 817/921-9101 or 800/946-0201 ext.
		ISCET Journeyman certifications do not expire, but if you have been certified for more than a year or two you may be interested in demonstrating your continuing desire to learn.
	www.iscet.org /certification/index.html (1368 words)

	Foreign Labor Certification
		Certification may be obtained in cases where it can be demonstrated that there are insufficient qualified U.S. workers available and willing to perform the work at wages that meet or exceed the prevailing wage paid for the occupation in the area of intended employment.
		Foreign labor certification programs are designed to ensure that the admission of foreign workers into the United States on a permanent or temporary basis will not adversely affect the job opportunities, wages, and working conditions of U.S. workers.
		The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) is aware that some employers or their legal representatives who have received "case closed" letters may not have previously received a "45-day" Center Receipt Notification Letter ("45-day letter") from the Backlog Elimination Center (BEC) processing their respective cases.
	workforcesecurity.doleta.gov /foreign.asp (940 words)

	Certification
		The ongoing certification process administered by NCCAA involves (1) initial certification by successful completion of the Certifying Examination for Anesthesiologist Assistants; (2) registration of credit for continuing medical education [CME]; and (3) successful completion of Examination for Continued Demonstration of Qualifications [CDQ].
		In year six of the certification cycle, certification requirements are met when 40 hours of CME credit have been registered, the CME registration fee has been paid and processed, and the CDQ Examination has been completed.
		For an individual who permits his/her certification to lapse for a period of time exceeding the application deadline for his/her CDQ Examination, the only mechanism for reentry into the certification process is applying for and successfully completing the Certifying Examination for Anesthesiologist Assistants.
	aa-nccaa.org /certification.htm (1534 words)

	Certification
		Certification by TASBO offers you an opportunity to expand your professional knowledge base, continue your education in the ever-changing rules and regulations of state and federal laws, and establish an additional level of recognition and respect.
		The certification program is designed to offer a professional education to those who wish to further develop their skills and seek excellence in their profession.
		Certification can increase credibility in the education community, ensure that you have the most current information and tools to do your job, and offers a competitive edge in the job market.
	www.tasbo.org /certification.htm (617 words)

	TWiki . Javapedia . Certification
		The concept of Certification is to guarantee minimum level of competence in a specific area.
		There are many critics of certification, especially when the purpose of certification is to raise money for vendor, rather than a policing mechanism for the vendor technology.
		While this may be true of certification in general, it fails to capture the distinctiveness that is Java Certification.
	wiki.java.net /bin/view/Javapedia/Certification (578 words)

	American Payroll Association - Service and Support for the Payroll Industry
		APA certification is a valuable, objective credential that verifies a specified level of knowledge, skills, and abilities in the payroll profession.
		Certification helps individuals demonstrate their payroll expertise, secure promotions, advance their careers, and enhance their standing within the profession.
		For both the CPP and FPC certification exams given during the Fall 2006 and Spring 2007 testing windows, exam questions should be answered based on laws and regulations in effect as of January 1, 2006.
	www.americanpayroll.org /certi.html (232 words)

	Certification
		American Culinary Federation (ACF) certification is a symbol of professionalism and a guide by which any culinarian can shape his or her career.
		Certification is open to all culinarians, including chefs, cooks, bakers, culinary educators, and administrators.
		There are 14 levels of certification which require specific qualifications, in addition to knowledge of culinary nutrition, food safety and sanitation, and culinary supervisory management.
	www.acfchefs.org /Content/Education/Certification/default.htm (207 words)

	The Home of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
		Certification regulations and procedures are established to evaluate the credentials of prospective teachers as well as other professional employees in the schools, to ensure they meet specified preparation standards and requirements.
		State certification provides a standardized base-level of professional knowledge and skills for the educators working in public schools.
		While state and federal police background checks are not part of the certification process, fingerprinting and FBI background checks are required for professional employment in Georgia public schools.
	www.gapsc.com /TeacherCertification.asp (442 words)

	AIRS: Alliance of Information & Referral Systems
		Certification is a measurement of demonstrated and documented ability in the field of IandR reflecting specific competencies and related performance criteria, which describe the knowledge, skills, attitudes and work-related behaviors needed by IandR practitioners to successfully execute their duties.
		Certification exams are offered year round at sites across the United States and Canada and also at the AIRS Annual Training Conference.
		The basic cost of a Certification application is $65 for AIRS members at the basic level (with applicable discounts, it is $55 for premium members, $62 for enhanced members and $62 for standard level members) and $200 for non-members.
	www.airs.org /aboutairs/about_certification.asp (261 words)

	KY: Education Professional Standards Board - Certification
		The Education Professional Standards Board is responsible for issuing and renewing certificates for all Kentucky teachers and administrators.
		Kentucky certification is based upon the completion of a 4-year teacher preparation program that includes student teaching and testing when applicable.
		Kentucky requires a recommendation from the certification official at the college/university (where the applicant completed his/her initial teacher preparation program, student teaching) regarding the specific teacher preparation program completed, grade level, and at what degree level and completion date of the program.
	www.kyepsb.net /certification/index.asp (119 words)

	APLD ~ Certification ~ Certification Outline
		certification program provides professional recognition to landscape designers, based on established standards of excellence.
		Our certification process is to evaluate the candidates submitted work.
		Certification Review Panel convenes four times each year to review applications for Certified Professional Membership.
	www.apld.org /consumers/certification.asp (217 words)

	ASAM Certification and Recertification Information (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Potential candidates for certification should refer to the Certification section of this web site for a more detailed description of the requirements.
		Certificates issued in 1998 and thereafter are time limited and will expire 10 years after the date of initial certification.
		Certificates issued from 1986-1996 are not time limited and will not expire.
	www.asam.org /cert/cert_gf2.htm (830 words)

	Java Programmer Certification FAQ
		The programmer certification tests basic understanding of the language and is entirely exam assessed.
		The early versions were criticized for the number of errors, so make sure you get a later printing with the updates.You can get the errata at http://www.sybex.com/cgi-bin/rd_err_temp.pl?2700err.html Some people regard this as the bible on certification as the authors were very involved with the creation of the certificaiton exam.
		But if you want really good Java Certification Discussion come on over to http://www.jchq.net/discus as the people who hang out there are taller, better looking and the coffee tastes better.
	www.jchq.net /faq/jcertfaq.htm (4267 words)

	29CFR825.825.305 - When must an employee provide medical certification to support FMLA leave?
		An employer must give notice of a requirement for medical certification each time a certification is required; such notice must be written notice whenever required by Sec.
		When this is not possible, the employee must provide the requested certification to the employer within the time frame requested by the employer (which must allow at least 15 calendar days after the employer's request), unless it is not practicable under the particular circumstances to do so despite the employee's diligent, good faith efforts.
		The employer may request certification at some later date if the employer later has reason to question the appropriateness of the leave or its duration.
	www.dol.gov /dol/allcfr/ESA/Title_29/Part_825/29CFR825.305.htm (378 words)

	Certification
		Certification Officer A certification officer shall be appointed to a four-year term by the Board of Certification.
		Certification Hearings: The Board shall schedule and conduct open public hearings at least every three years at the annual NAIT convention to provide the opportunity for input on certification policies, procedures, and standards.
		Certificates: Certificates appropriate for framing are issued for one-year periods upon initial certification and upon annual renewal.
	www.nait.org /certif/certif.html (4393 words)

	Certification (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Employee Assistance Certification Commission (EACC) is the autonomous credentialing body established by EAPA to administer all aspects of the CEAP program.
		Today, the EACC remains the center of all professional certification activities for those engaged in the field of employee assistance, having evolved into a strong and highly-respected policy making body.
		The CEAP Candidate Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the CEAP certification, examination and renewal process.
	www.eapassn.org /public/pages/index.cfm?pageid=332 (253 words)

	Certification
		Certification provides assurance of conformance and shows vendors’ confidence in, and commitment to, their products and people.
		The Open Group ensures that its certification programs are based on industry best practices and clear and well-defined certification policy and processes for achieving and maintaining certification.
		The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) certification program for clients and servers, which was developed and is operated by The Open Group, certifies conformance to the WAP 2.0 specifications published by the Open Mobile Alliance™(OMA).
	www.opengroup.org /certification (799 words)

	ECFMG \| Certification - General Information
		The purpose of ECFMG Certification is to assess the readiness of international medical graduates to enter U.S. residency and fellowship programs that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
		However, since one of the requirements for ECFMG Certification is that your medical diploma be independently verified by your medical school to ECFMG, you cannot complete the certification process until you graduate and receive your diploma.
		The ECFMG Certification Fact Sheet provides an introduction to ECFMG Certification, as well as web-based resources for those interested in ECFMG Certification and graduate medical education in the United States.
	www.ecfmg.org /cert/index.html (421 words)

	Unix Review (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Last month, I introduced the changes that have been announced to the A+ certification, which is one of the most popular certifications currently in the IT industry.
		Although this certification also requires passing two exams, there are now three electives from which to choose after passing the one required test.
		This entry-level vendor-neutral certification is one of the most popular from CompTIA and consists of 100 multiple-choice questions that have to be answered in 90 minutes.
	www.unixreview.com /certify (1667 words)

	ACI Certification
		CI offers 14 certification programs designed to form a minimum qualification for personnel employed within the concrete construction industry.
		Certification examinations and optional training courses are conducted through an international network of over 100 Local Sponsoring Groups.
		All requests for special accommodations under ADA are handled on a case-by-case basis and must be made allowing enough time for evaluation and appropriate action by ACI.
	www.concrete.org /CERTIFICATION/cert.asp (134 words)

	Open Source Initiative OSI - Certification Mark and Process (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The OSI Certified mark is OSI's way of certifying that the license under which the software is distributed conforms to the OSD; the generic term "Open Source" cannot provide that assurance, but we still encourage use of the term "Open Source" to mean conformance to the OSD.
		Use of these marks for software that is not distributed under an OSI approved license is an infringement of OSI's certification marks and is against the law.
		OSI Certified is a certification mark of the Open Source Initiative.
	opensource.org /docs/certification_mark.php (1290 words)

	MCSE Certification
		MCSE Certifications are among the most specialized certifications available today.
		Industry trend shows that with each certification there is an increase in the salary of certificate holders.
		You may achieve MCSE 2003 via the route of MCSA 2003, as MCSA Certification provides you with a credential that represents a subset of skills required by the MCSE credentials.
	www.whizlabs.com /mcse-exam/mcse-exam.html (542 words)

	Become a Certified Expert on Industry-Leading SAN Products
		Training and certification from Brocade, the leader in SAN Fabric switches, demonstrates expertise in implementing industry-leading SAN technology used in real world storage applications such as server and storage consolidation, LAN-free and serverless backup, remote data replication, and dynamic storage management.
		This certification represents mastery of the concepts and subtleties involved with building a SAN from basic components through the integration of industry applications and state-of-the-art storage components.
		This certification indicates an advanced understanding of administering Brocade SilkWorm Switches and managing the overall SAN implementation and is based on the BCFP Certification (candidates must first have BCFP certification).
	www.brocade.com /education_services/certification.jsp (349 words)

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