Help / Policies & FAQs - IBM Certification
The soft version of 'IBM Certified' mark is included in the email containing your certificate. In case if you have not received it with email or the email itself, contact Support Helpdesk at certify@us.ibm.com
For the same You should opt for a premium certificate from our IBM Certification.
It may take 4 to 5 business days to issue a certificate.
Upon completion of the certification requirements, you will be sent an e-mail regarding the IBM Certification Agreement. Upon acceptance of the terms, your certificate will be emailed to you in PDF format.
Please refer details on the Member site
A candidate's certification and demographic data is confidential. There is no "public" site for such a listing. Please contact the Professional Certification Customer Support Helpdesk at certify@us.ibm.com should you require further assistance.
If a certification exam is not completed successfully on the first attempt, there is no waiting requirement before taking the next attempt. However, on subsequent attempts, candidates will not be permitted to take the same test more than twice within a 30-day period. Upon successful completion of the exam, the candidate may not take the test again unless there has been an announced update to the exam.
For information on test centers and registration, please visit the Web site for each test vendor where IBM tests are offered:Pearson Vue for IBM tests
The process for developing IBM certification exams ensures that the most important role-related knowledge and skills are tested. The process is facilitated by professionals who specialize in test development and measurement. Subject matter experts experienced in the role are involved throughout the process. The steps of test development include:
Defining the role to be certified,
Identifying the specific content to be covered,
Developing test questions that map to important job tasks and activities associated with the role,
Assembling examination forms that cover the defined role,
Setting passing scores that ensure the proper level of performance.
The best way to prepare for an exam is to practice the skills listed in the Syllabus section of the IBM Certificates, go to the exam you looking for and check the Syllabus page. The exam details and syllabus page also contains a list of preparation tools and resources provided by IBM that candidates may find helpful.
Click on the IBM certificate list page and select the certificate you looking to appear for the exam. Click on Exam Structure and Syllabus link on the page. This Page has all details you may require, including the Exam registration link.
No, there is no be negative marking for answering incorrectly. However you will not earn any mark for the same as well.
The question numbers on the exam are subject to change as IBM update the certification exam over time to keep current with the technology. Most of the Certification exams contain question between 25 to 60.
Short answer questions require you type your answer in a text box, rather than select your answer from a choice of 4 options. Typically, you will provide a numeric answer or a short section of programming code.
The current fee associated with each exam attempt is $200 USD. This may change without any prior notice by IBM