Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Certification or Licensing
Programmers may choose to become certified by the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals. Certification is also provided by various product vendors and software companies. Although it is not required, certification may boost an individual's attractiveness to employers during the job search. No licensing is required for programmers.
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