Cisco have five levels of general IT certification: Entry, Associate, Professional, Expert and Architect. aap3 have Cisco certified engineers in the following areas:
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size route and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN.
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP®) validates the ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks and work collaboratively with specialists on advanced security, voice, wireless and video solutions.
Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching, Certifies the skills required of expert-level network engineers to plan, operate and troubleshoot complex, converged network infrastructure.
The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification helps validate that an individual has the comprehensive set of skills necessary to perform a particular job role, such as database administrator or enterprise messaging administrator. MCITP certifications build on the technical proficiency measured in the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Therefore, you will earn one or more MCTS certifications on your way to earning an MCITP certification.
ISO 9001:2008 is the standard that provides a set of standardized requirements for a quality management system, regardless of what the user organization does, its size, or whether it is in the private, or public sector. It is the only standard in the family against which organizations can be certified – although certification is not a compulsory requirement of the standard.
The REC is the representative body for the UK’s private recruitment and staffing industry with a membership of more than 3,600 corporate members comprising agencies and businesses from across all sectors. It also has 5,500 members of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals (IRP) made up of recruitment consultants and other industry professionals. All members must abide by an REC Code of Professional Practice.
The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) is the professional body representing the interests of recruitment organisations engaged in the acquisition of business professionals, on behalf of their clients, either on a permanent or flexible basis.
PCG, the voice of freelancing is the not-for-profit association that represents, supports and promotes freelancers, consultants and contractors in the UK. Whether you are an experienced contractor or just going freelance, membership provides a hub for knowledge and community and a dedicated voice for the freelance workforce, ensuring you can get on with what you do best – keeping your clients happy. The association is growing fast – currently around 20,000 members enjoy the benefits.
