Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Certification or Licensing
Voluntary certification credentials are available from professional associations for IT, marketing, sales, and other types of workers. For example, the IEEE Computer Society offers the certified software development associate credential (for entry-level software professionals), the certified software development professional credential (for experienced software designers and engineers), and the professional software engineering master certification (for very experienced and skilled software professionals) to individuals who meet experience and education requirements and pass an examination. The American Marketing Association offers the professional certified marketer credential. Contact associations in your area of interest for more information.
Special Requirements
Some employers may require that workers undergo a background check.
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