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What
do the various certificate ratings means ? |
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Level - This indicates
the status of the certification, so that a direct comparison
can be made against other certz, the higher the level
the greater the status / value. |
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Difficulty Level - Some
certz given a level of knowledge and experience will be more
or less difficult to achieve than others, i.e. allowing for
a larger jump in knowledge. This rating allows the student
to appreciate the amount of effort that will be required to
pass the exam, along the certz route. |
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No of Exams - Some certifications
require more than exam to be passed before the certificate
is awared. i.e. such as the A+, which has 2. |
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Exam Costs - The current
total exam fee in $'s. Multiple exams includes the costs of
all exams. |
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Overall Rating - The overall
value of obtaining this certification, taking into account
all variables listed. |
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Study Time - The amount
of study time in weeks required to reach a level to enable
to student to successfully pass the certification. It is envisaged
that individuals will devote between 10-14 hours per week
to studying on a part-time basis. As with all other ratings,
the effect of prior certz achieved will have the effect of
shortening the time required for additional certz, as against
students who are not following the certz route. |
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Earnings Potential -
Having reached this point on the certz route. This is the
base salary that one is likely to realistically be able to
secure for both the certification and experience levels. This
is an estimated average for the US mainland, and is constantly
monitored to take into account the prevailing economic conditions.
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Study Costs
The cost of the recommended study material along the Certz
route. Where Certz.com has elected to select the most appropriate
and cost effective materials needed, taking into account both
time to complete and cost of purchase, relative to the difficulty
of the exam. |
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