Career Details

Information System Analyst

Description

This certification program has been designed for graduating seniors from 4 year undergraduate Information Systems degree programs, especially for those universities following the Information Systems Model Curriculum (ACM, AITP, and AIS sponsored). Colleges and Universities use this assessment approach to evaluate students, educational program outcomes and benchmark their students against the database of exam takers. Some companies use it to evaluate incoming employees to verify skills and competencies.

Certifying Organization

Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

GIAC Information Security Fundamentals

Certifying Organization

Global Information Assurance Certification

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Teradata 12 Certified Enterprise Architect

Certifying Organization

Teradata

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

Teradata 14 Certified Technical Specialist

Certifying Organization

Teradata

Type

D - Product/Equipment

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