IBM Exceptional Web Experience Conference 2012

Certification

Certification Testing
Registering for an exam
Testing Hours

Onsite Testing Guidelines
Exam Preparation Resources

Additional Information
List of Exams (Preliminary)

Every 2012 IBM Exceptional Web Experience - Americas attendee can take any one of the IBM Collaboration Solutions exams (listed below) free of charge and take a second test under the same portfolio for 50% off. Subsequent tests are at regular price. This is a savings of $300! In addition, for the duration of the conference, all IBM Collaboration Solutions assessment tests will be available free of charge via the Virtual Prep Lab. Attendees will receive a flyer in their on-site conference registration package outlining how to access the Virtual Prep lab. This flyer will also contain the necessary codes for free access to the assessment tests and e-book courseware.

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Registered conference attendees may sign up for an exam time slot beginning at 4 pm on Sunday, May 20 and during the scheduled Certification testing hours. Once a time slot is full, a short wait list will be created and participants will be seated 5 minutes after the scheduled start time. For those that sign up in advance for a time slot, it's important to arrive prior to the start time to secure your seat. The Certification room location will be provided in registration materials distributed on-site. Note that walk-ins are permitted for any time slot that has not been filled.

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Date	Testing Centre Hours	Exam Time Slots
Monday, May 21	10:30 am to 5:30 pm*	10:30am; 12:00am; 1:30pm; 3:00pm; 4:15 pm
Tuesday, May 22	8:30 am to 5:30 pm*	8:30am; 10:00am; 11:30am; 1:00pm; 2:30pm; 4:00pm
Wednesday, May 23	8:30 am to 5:30 pm*	8:30am; 10:00am; 11:30am; 1:00pm; 2:30pm; 4:00pm
Thursday, May 24	8:30 am to 1:00 pm*	8:30am; 10:00am; 11:30am

Schedule subject to change.

* Please note that you must complete your exam by this time, so plan accordingly when scheduling your test session as exams typically take longer than one hour to complete. Conference attendees will be able to take tests after the conference ends as the test lab is open until 1:00pm on Thursday.

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Up to two tests may be registered for at one time. Upon completing one test, another one may be registered for, and so on. Book an early test session, take the test, and then register for another to secure multiple testing opportunities during the conference.
The same test may only be taken twice in a 30 day period by an individual. Both attempts may be at this event.
For each test session, test takers are required to sign-in to take the test, and show their conference badge, and one photo ID with signature.
Previous IBM test takers need to bring their candidate/testing ID number.
Tests are closed-book and computer-based, containing multiple-choice questions. They are delivered in a proctored environment via the password protected, web-based tool Prime. Previous users of Prime are to bring their username and password.

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How can you prepare for certification exams? Preparation for exams requires a variety of resources including structured learning combined with real-world, practical experience. Always make use of the Exam Objectives published by the Lotus certification program. For preparation resources, including Assessment tests, courses and product documentation go to the Lotus certification page, select the path you are pursuing and then click on that particular exam to view the overview, objectives and test preparation pages for that exam. Or select an exam from the list below to be taken directly to that test’s overview page. Note that conference attendees will have access to a Virtual Prep Lab for the duration of the conference, which will contain links to exam guides, preparation resources, Lotus authorized courses and assessment tests.

Exam preparation resources
Each exam has its own test preparation page which lists available resources for that exam. We encourage you to look at this page and select the learning resources that fit your style and enhance the skill areas upon which you wish to focus. Using the exam objectives is a smart choice to determine what is covered on the exam. From there, you can use the individual test preparation pages to select the resources you'd like to use to study for the exam. You will find the individual test preparation pages by going to the appropriate exam overview page and then selecting the “Test Preparation” tab.
Exam Objectives
Exam objectives detail the competencies measured on each test. These competency listings are available online via the exam overview page – simply select the “Objectives” tab.
Lotus authorized courses
Classroom training provides a forum for hands-on learning with opportunities to answer specific questions and share critical knowledge. Classes are taught by Lotus Certified Instructors using courseware developed by our experienced curriculum development team. To find what courses are available for a particular exam, please go to the test preparation tab from the exam overview page.
On-line, self-paced training
Online, self-paced training is designed to enable you to work on your own desktop at a pace which suits your particular needs. To find what self-paced training is available for a particular exam, please go to the test preparation tab from the exam overview page.
Assessment tests
Assessment tests give you the opportunity to measure your progress and prepare for your testing day. These computer-based tools simulate the actual testing environment you're likely to encounter and many of the questions are similar to what you will find on your actual Lotus exam. Please note that the score you receive on a practice test isn't an exact indicator of how you'll do on your exam. It is a preparation tool designed to help you meet your goal. You will find the links to available practice tests by selecting the “Sample / Assessment Test” link on the test preparation page. During the conference, free assessment tests will be available via the Virtual Prep Lab.

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Please visit the Lotus Certification Website
The specific list of initial IBM WebSphere Portal and Portal Products Exams that will be offered at the conference will be posted in February 2012.

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IBM WebSphere Portal and Portal Products Exams

Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5 Recertification

Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5 Certification

Lotus Notes and Domino 8 Recertification

Lotus Notes and Domino 8 Certification

IBM Lotus Social Software

IBM Lotus Sametime Exams

IBM Lotus Security Professional Exams

841: IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8 Implementing and Administering Security

Note that all other SWG exams will also be available at the conference and select exams may be available for 50% off the retail price. See the IBM Certification Site for a complete listing of SWG Exams.

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Certification Testing

Registering for an exam

Testing Hours

Onsite Testing Guidelines

Exam Preparation Resources

Additional Information

List of Exams (Preliminary)

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