January 1, 2013
The 2013 WebSphere, SOA and XML certification test fees are the same as they were in 2012. Specifically, they are as follows.
Certification Tests
Effective January 1, 2013, the test fees are as follows (shown in USA dollars):
- $200 per attempt in developed countries
- $100 per attempt in emerging countries
The test fees are set to the economy of a country and by country type, developed or emerging, as identified by the World Bank. For the applicable test fee within your country, please click here.
In 2013, IBM employees can also take the WebSphere, SOA and XML certification tests via the internal SWG Prime Test Centers for a reduced rate.
Certification 'assessment' Tests
The certification assessment tests are available to gauge one's readiness for the actual test.
Effective January 1, 2013, the assessment test fee is as follows (shown in USA dollars):
- $30 per attempt worldwide
For additional inquiries regarding this announcement, please send a note to certify@us.ibm.com.
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