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Demystifying Professional CertificationsAssociation of Information Systems Professionals A UW-Madison Student OrganizationPresented by Nicholas Davis, CISA, CISSP
What is a Professional What is a Professional Certification?Certification?
• Neutral third party testimonial to knowledge
• Sets a baseline (minimum)• Does not set a top bar
(maximum)• Good for popular careers• Not good for extreme
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I Have a DegreeI Have a DegreeWhy Do I Want a Why Do I Want a
Certification?Certification?• Resume searches – keywords• Job requirements, especially
government• Employers love certifications,
because it lowers their burden of verifying knowledge
• Increase your salary• Differentiate you• Professional recognition and
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How do I get aHow do I get aCertification?Certification?
• Meet standards for work experience
• Study, independently or via a professional course
• Pass exam• Demonstrate work experience• Testimonials from co-workers• Pay lots of money
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How Much Does It Cost?How Much Does It Cost?• Study materials• Cost of exam• Cost of classes• Study on your own vs.
enrolling in a prep course
• One time cost, vs. take the exam multiple times cost
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How Do I Keep a How Do I Keep a Certification?Certification?
• CPEs, continuing professional education
• Seminars• Guest lectures• Conferences• Articles• Classes• More certifications!
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What Kinds of CertificationsWhat Kinds of CertificationsDo I want?Do I want?
• In your area of expertise• Applicable• Look for trends in your
industry• What do your peers have• How common is the
certification
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What Certifications Do I What Certifications Do I Not Want?Not Want?
• Ones which go in and out of fashion quickly
• Ones which are so highly technical that you may become obsolete
• Ones which require huge amounts of CPEs
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Case in PointCase in PointVery Popular in 2000Very Popular in 2000
Not Popular NowNot Popular Now
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How Many CertificationsHow Many CertificationsDo I WantDo I Want
• One is nice• A few is nicer• Many makes you look like a
test taker with no genuine interest in the subjects
• Less is more, to an extent05/01/23 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN 10
How Do I KeepHow Do I KeepMy CertificationsMy Certifications
• CPE credits• Pay annual dues• Don’t lie about CPEs• Don’t do unethical
things
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Let’s Look at 10 Top Let’s Look at 10 Top CertificationsCertifications
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Questions and DiscussionQuestions and Discussion
Nicholas Davis, CISA, [email protected]. 608.347.2486
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