Career Details

Internet Business Associate

Description

Once you have the Internet Business Associate certification, you have proven that you have foundational knowledge of important technologies that affect virtually every business. This certification is ideal for all students and professionals who use the Internet on the job.

Certifying Organization

Certified Internet Web 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? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Certificate name

Certified Web Professional - E-Commerce Specialist

Certifying Organization

International Webmasters Association

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

RSA Certified Security Professional

Certifying Organization

Dell Corporation

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

GIAC Systems and Network Auditor

Certifying Organization

Global Information Assurance Certification

Type

B - Advanced

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