Certification Testing
IBM's software certification exams will be available to registered attendees throughout IBM Information OnDemand 2009. Attendees may take up to three IM (including COGNOS) exams at no charge; a discounted fee of $100 USD for subsequent exams will apply. We will also be offering the discounted price of $100 for all Lotus, Rational, Tivoli, WebSphere, SOA, and XML Certification exams. Our complimentary FileNet Certification Exams will also be available to attendee's. Our Technical Sales Mastery exams will also be offered at the event free of charge to attendees. As always, candidates may re-take most software certification exams if they have failed as there are two versions of each exam available.
Don't miss this opportunity to validate your skills and demonstrate your proficiency in the latest IBM software technology and solutions. Ensure your success on exam day by utilizing our preparation resources. Arrive early and take advantage of our Sunday pre-conference education courses offered at preferred attendee pricing of US $399.00. With 6 courses to choose from including certification crammer courses, you should not miss this opportunity to advance your skills with a full day of education, delivered by professional IBM instructors.
The certification testing will be at the Mandalay Bay Hotel. The testing lab will be located on Level 2 of the South Convention Center in Surf DEF.
Please note: The closing times listed below are for the last exam seating available on that day.
| Hours: | |
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| Sunday | 10:00 - 4:00 |
| Monday | 10:00 - 5:00 |
| Tuesday | 7:00 - 5:00 |
| Wednesday | 7:00 - 6:00 |
| Thursday | 7:00 - 4:00 |
Certification Lounge
IBM Certified Professionals will get an added perk this year at the event! Information Management will be hosting Certification Members' only Lounge. This cafe-style lounge is designed for relaxation with comfortable seating and quiet study areas. The lounge will be located in the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Reef C, South Convention Center, Level 2.
| Hours: | |
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| Tuesday | 9:30 - 5:00 |
| Wednesday | 9:30 - 5:00 |
| Thursday | 8:30 - 3:00 |
Certification Offers
Free Online Certification Assessment Testing
IBM is offering free online certification assessment testing (practice tests) to Information Management OnDemand (IOD) registered attendees! This offer has been designed to help you prepare for the complimentary Information Management Professional Certification offered at IOD October 25-29, 2009. The Information Management assessment tests will be available free of charge two weeks prior to and during the event, October 11 through October 29, 2009. Normally these tests are offered for a fee of $10 each. Now you can prepare and become an IBM Certified Professional and take your job knowledge to the next level at no charge to you! Please note assessment test quantities are limited, only one complimentary assessment test per person.
To take advantage of this offer you must be a registered attendee. Registered attendees will receive event emails throughout the month of October and in these emails will be the promotion code needed to take advantage of this offer. Once you have the code, simply visit the Information Management Certification Assessment Website, select the link to access the Prometric assessment testing site and enter promotion code during the checkout process to qualify for a free assessment test! If for some reason you did not receive the promotion code in your conference email, please contact the Information Management Certification Team and we can assist you.
Study to win an exciting gift
This year there is extra incentive to study. Sunday through Wednesday, the test takers who earn the top five Information Management exam scores daily will win and exclusive prize! There really is no better time to take your skills and your career to the next level with IBM Information Management Professional Certification. All Information Management exams qualify, excluding the FileNet exams. Please note each attendee can only win once.
Support, Services & Education Hub: Talk to the Experts
Visit the Support, Services & Education Hub to discover how to maximize the return on your software investment. Find out how our innovative experts and latest resources can advance your business needs. Learn how Support can ensure that your software solution remains productive. Discover how Services can assist you with solution implementation and best practices. Experience new flexible Training options that meet your organization’s unique needs with hands-on demonstrations. Talk to our experts and gain valuable technical insights about Cognos, Data Management, Enterprise Content Management and InfoSphere software. The Hub will be located on level one between the bookstore and the registration desks.
| Hours: | |
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| Sunday | 5:00 - 8:00 |
| Monday | 10:00 - 7:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 6:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 3:00 |
