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The role of professional certifications in computer occupations

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Communications of the ACM, Volume 64, Issue 10

Pages 56 - 63

https://doi.org/10.1145/3474359

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Experienced and aspiring computing professionals need to manage their qualifications according to current market needs. That includes certification achievement as well as formal education, experience, and licenses.

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The role of professional certifications in computer occupations
1. Social and professional topics
  1. Professional topics
    1. Computing education
      1. Accreditation
      2. Computing education programs
    2. Computing profession
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      2. Testing, certification and licensing

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