Certification. Is it Right for You? 2013 Micron Technology, Inc. February 12, 2014

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1 Certification Is it Right for You? 2013 Micron Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Products are warranted only to meet Micron s production data sheet specifications. Information, products, and/or specifications are subject to change without notice. All information is provided on an AS IS basis without warranties of any kind. Dates are estimates only. Drawings are not to scale. Micron and the Micron logo are trademarks of Micron Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 1

2 Topics Why Certify? Certification vs. Degree What is the Focus? BC, DR, EM Which is Right for You Types of Certifications Org Membership, Professional Development, Training and Testing, Course Completion, Commercial Testing, Proprietary Costs and Requirements 2

3 Why Certify? To validate your skills, ensure you have no gaps For your job and your pay scale For future employment and pay scale For personal satisfaction and growth Other reasons? Reasons not to certify? Lack of employer support Lack of tangible benefit in current job 3

4 Certification vs. Degree Weeks of training and a test vs. years of training and testing If you have a degree, get a certificate in an area of specialization If you don t have a degree, consider getting one in your field Certificates say Specialty while degrees say Broad and Deep Degrees become dated; certificates show lifelong learning Certificates with Continuing Education requirements are most valuable 4

5 Job Descriptions BC Management Inc. Position: Business Continuity Administrator Qualifications: Required: - LDRPS - Crystal Reporting - Business continuity concepts and best practices. - Strong written and verbal communication. - Pro-active self starter with the ability to work independently. Position: Disaster Recovery/ Security Manager Requirements: Minimum of 5 years of Disaster Recovery experience Experience with and knowledge of data centers, platforms, networks and applications. Experience managing business relationships Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related discipline Knowledge of SAP Excellent project management skills Preferences: Appropriate security certifications such as CISSP Disaster Recovery International Institute or Business Continuity Institute certification 5

6 You are the Manager You are the hiring manager for one of the positions Would you hire a candidate with: A Bachelor s Degree in Business Admin/Computer Science From 30 years ago? A Master s Degree in Business Administration From 20 years ago? A Certificate in BCP from 2004 with no continuing education A Certificate in BCP from 2012 with continuing education 10 years of experience in DR for a large private company It matters what the hiring manager and YOU yourself think (My resume is on the back table) 6

7 Focus Disaster Recovery Institute International - Certified [Business /Functional/Audit/Public Sector/Health Care/ Vendor] Continuity Professional Business Resilience Certification Consortium International -Certified Business Resilience [Manager/IT Professional/ Auditor] Business Continuity Institute Certificate of the BCI Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Education and Certification Institute Business Continuity Certified [Planner/ Specialist/ Expert/Auditor, Disaster Recovery Certified Planner/ Specialist/ Expert, Crisis Management Certified Planner/ Specialist/ Expert] 7

8 Disaster Recovery Institute International The Mission of DRI International: To make the world prepared. To promote a base of common knowledge for the business continuity planning/disaster recovery industry through education, assistance, and publication of the standard resource base. To facilitate cooperation with public and private sector to promote standards. A Non-Profit Organization Founded in 1988 committed to: Promoting a base of common knowledge for the continuity management profession Certifying qualified individuals in the discipline of Business Continuity Promoting the credibility and professionalism of certified individuals DRII.org New York, NY USA 8

9 Business Resilience Certification Consortium International BRCCI is an open non-profit international business resilience certification body committed to: 1. Global dissemination of business resilience information, knowledge, skills, and competencies through educational and training conferences, courses, workshops, seminars, and materials either online or printed. 2. Development, maintenance, and administration of qualification programs. 3. Certification of individuals in the field of business resilience through a recognized credible credentialing program. 4. Business resilience research and development activities that ensure continued competency development of members and sustain a high quality of service provided by members. 5. Nurturing a high standard of ethical and professional educational and training practice. 6. Advancement and promotion of a global business resilience profession through an open education and qualification process. 7. Uniting members of the business resilience profession. 8. Sharing business resilience information and knowledge for the mutual benefit of members and the business world in general. BRCCI.Org Mississauga, ON Canada 9

10 Business Continuity Institute The Business Continuity Institute (BCI) is the world s leading institute for business continuity. Established in 1994, the BCI has established itself as the leading membership and certifying organization for Business Continuity (BC) professionals worldwide. The BCI seeks to promote and facilitate the adoption of good business continuity practice worldwide by: Raising standards in business continuity Undertaking industry research Driving thought leadership in business continuity Facilitating the sharing of best practice in business continuity Training and certifying BC professionals Raising the value of the BC profession Developing the business case for business continuity. TheBCI.Org Caversham, Berkshire, United Kingdom 10

11 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Education and Certification Institute Founded in 2005 Business Continuity Management Institute or BCM Institute is a leading global Business Continuity (BC) & Disaster Recovery (DR) Institute. BCM Institute promotes and develops the disciplines of Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) for a variety of industries and clients around the world. Our mission is to promote awareness in business continuity management and disaster recovery planning, by conducting and administering courses and exams. BCM-Institute.Org Singapore 11

12 Costs Certification costs and requirements: DRII s CBCP - Exam Fee without training class $550, Application fee $400, annual recertification fee $150. Full certification requires, 2 yrs experience in 5 of 10 areas, 2 references per area, 80 CEAP s (Continuing Education Activity Points) every 2 years. Associate certification with no CEAP s if no experience, annual recertification fee is $125 and preserves test score until experience requirement is reached. The exam is 100 questions with 75% correct to pass. 12

13 Costs BRCCI s CBRM (Certified Business Resilience Manager), and CBRITP (Certified Business Resilience IT Professional) certifications. The examination is 2 hour long with multiple choice questions. The exam fees are $595 USD which includes the essential exam preparation package. 10 CPE (Continuing Professional Education) points must be earned annually. 13

14 Costs BCI - The examination consists of 120 multiple choice questions and lasts 2 hours, cost is inc. VAT Technical and professional competency is measured through a rigorous application process that ensures professionals meet the required level. In addition to passing the Certificate of the BCI (CBCI) Examination (or an approved alternative certification), applicants must demonstrate experience across each of the six Professional Practices as specified in the BCI's Good Practice Guidelines, the comprehensive, independent body of knowledge for business continuity. Annual fees for Fellows, Members, and Associates are as follows: 14

15 Costs BCM-Institute - Credential holders must earn the minimum number of Continuing Professional Education credits (CEHs) annually during each year of the two-year certification cycle. 15

16 Certification Conclusions Must have training or experience in the field Must decide on area of focus Must take a qualifying exam and pass Must pay for training, exam, certification, and maintenance Must adhere to Code of Conduct Must engage in continuing education Micron Confidential 16

17 Continuing Education Continuing education is a challenge, especially in Boise. TVBCP attendance and leadership Business activities Publications subscribe or write an article Conferences attend or present Education training from certification agency or other: MIT Professional Education Short Course Crisis Management and Business Continuity August 4 8, 2014 on MIT Campus, Cambridge MA Tuition: $3,200 Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 3.2 Register by July 15 and save 10% on tuition (reference priority code drj10) Micron Confidential 17

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