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1 The Right Solutions for IT Certification Click to Scroll Forward

2 the Over the last decade, technology has continued to permeate every facet of every organization in a fast-paced, changing business landscape. Add in trends such as the move to flexible work arrangements, contract work, an aging work force, job hopping, global labor sourcing, data-driven decision making and the need for both more specialization and more fundamental skills, and it becomes clear just how complex the information technology (IT) job market and certification process have become. At Prometric, we know how much you have riding on your testing programs. Our full array of IT Certification Solutions can help you overcome the many challenges you face to provide a valid and reliable way for professionals to demonstrate their skills and to help employers see the value of IT certification as a way to verify those skills among candidates they are considering for a particular position. Rely on Advanced Security Processes and Programs You can count on us to safeguard your test data and intellectual property (IP). We work in partnership with you to enhance the security of your testing program, from putting in place dedicated teams of security specialists... to enhanced security test content mechanisms... to advanced data forensics... to comprehensive ID verification and security monitoring of test sites and more. Discover Value with the Right Solutions A Prometric IT Certification Solution will always be your solution, crafted to your unique requirements. That s true whether we re administering your tests, developing brand new programs, or anywhere in between. And whatever solution you select, you ll be backed by our support staff of specialized IT certification experts. Test Delivery: At Prometric, we can provide reliable test delivery administration or relieve you of the burden of in-house testing. We can administer your tests in a highly secure environment at more than 5,000 locations dedicated to IT certification, in more than 160 countries. You won t find a network of testing centers more convenient or secure than ours. We can also provide secure testing at your site, or over the internet if you prefer. Add to that our experience in candidate outreach and exam voucher marketing and you have the right mix of promoting and delivering your programs. Test Development: We can build a complete program for you-and with you. Prometric has pioneered many of the latest methodologies in IT testing. With Prometric, developing testing programs is a highly collaborative process because our developers meet with you, listen to you and assist you in developing content to measure what is important to you. locations, global offices, delivery options, security, reliability, end-to-end solutions, industry righttesting knowledge, specialized expertise Fast Facts: Educational Expenditures The expenditures on core education (i.e. reading, writing and arithmetic) and specialty or job- specific training are massive. Consider: + Looking specifically at the information technology (IT) space, International Data Corporation (IDC) pegs the global IT education market in the $24-$26 billion range. + $972 billion was spent on primary, secondary and post-secondary education in the United States in While exact figures are tough to come by, IDC estimates that more than 4 million IT certifications are granted + On the professional development and job-specific education front, the each year to IT professionals around the world. 2 American Society for Training and 1 Source: US Census Bureau and US Department Development (ASTD) estimates US of Education, organizations spent about $134 billion on employee learning and 2 Source: Comptia, Employer Perceptions of IT Training and Certification, January, development in Count on Us. Learn more about our IT Certification Solutions: visit call toll-free Selecting the right provider to help you develop and administer your IT certification program is an important decision. You want someone you can trust, an experienced provider that understands the IT industry and works with you to develop a testing solution that s truly your own. With more than 20 years experience, innovative testing methods, marketleading solutions and a secure worldwide network of more than 4,000 IT testing centers, we can deliver the programs you need. You can count on Prometric to provide: Personalized Approach that supports your unique development and administrative requirements Dedicated Call Centers that are easy to reach, and staffed with associates who are extensively trained in the details of your program Flexibility to handle your needs with exam voucher services and marketing programs that can be purchased separately or as part of a turnkey program Insight and Industry Knowledge with account management teams who understand IT certification and your concerns Commitment to Security with strict auditing and enforcement of procedures that protect the integrity of your program Ongoing Support from experts with extensive industry experience and advanced training

3 Prometric, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ETS, is a trusted provider of technology-enabled testing and assessment. Its market-leading test development and test delivery solutions allow clients to develop and launch global testing programs as well as accurately measure program results and data. Prometric reliably develops, delivers and administers more than 10 million tests a year on behalf of approximately 400 clients in the academic, financial, government, healthcare, professional, corporate and information technology markets. It delivers tests flexibly via the Web or Find Out More Learn more about our IT CertificationSolutions by visiting or by calling toll-free by utilizing a robust network of more than 10,000 test centers in more than 160 countries. Copyright 2011 Prometric, Inc. All Rights Reserved.