IBM Certified Specialist

Skill Level: Basic
Status: Active
Certification Requirements:  Must pass 1 exam in chosen specialty.
Continuing requirements: None, but certifications are version specific.

Certification Summary:
For individuals who perfrom basic planning, configuration, installation, support, or maintenance of IBM products. Choose from many specialties, including: AIX, Domino, RS/6000, VisualAge, WebSphere, DB2 UDB, IBM e.server, AS/400, S/390, MQSeries, SecureWay, and storage (disk and tape) solutions.

Benefits for individuals
• Boost your career potential and be recognized industry-wide as an IBM Certified Professional.
• Demonstrate your technical leadership with IBM products.
• Increase your organization's credibility with customers, clients and peers.

Benefits for business owners
• Convey to customers, prospects, and peers that you possess the knowledge of an IBM industry expert.
• Display the IBM Certification logo on your business cards, website, and company literature.
• As the number of certified employees in your business grows, you can add distinction to your organization.
• Differentiate yourself from your competition and increase your chances of getting the job.