Become a RIPE NCC Certified Professional
Take Part in the RIPE Database Associate Exam Pilot
We are now launching the second phase of our pilot testing for the RIPE Database Associate exam. To take part, simply fill in the application form - we will inform the selected participants within three working days.
If you are selected, you will receive your unique exam voucher that is valid until 15 November 2019. You must schedule your exam before this deadline.
Are you attending RIPE 79? Want to prove your RIPE Database skills? You can take the exam in our exam room at the RIPE Meeting venue. Visit the RIPE NCC Services desk at RIPE 79 to book your exam slot.
Why Certify
A digital badge contains verifiable information about the skills and knowledge it certifies. It holds details about the exam and assessment criteria that can be verified by a third party. This programme invites you to become recognised as an Internet professional.
Who can become a Certified Professional?
You can, if you pass the exam.
Are you motivated and looking to advance your career? This programme will support people in becoming more easily recognised as Internet professionals. The first badge will validate your RIPE Database skills.
As a RIPE NCC Certified Professional, you will be able to showcase your skills and expertise more effectively across your professional networks.
Get Certified
We will offer certification at three levels: Analyst, Associate and Expert. Over the coming year, we plan to add more certifications catering to professionals with varying levels of expertise.
Our very first certification is the RIPE Database Associate. Pilot testing is currently under way for this exam.
How it Works
Once we have launched the programme, you will be able to schedule an exam at your convenience. The exams are conducted online, under the supervision of a live, remote proctor. This means that you can take the exam from home or work!
Once you take the exam, you will be able to see your results instantly, and if you are successful, you will be able to receive and display your digital badge!
RIPE Database Associate Exam Pilot
We are currently running a pilot to test the RIPE Database Associate exam. If you participated in the pilot and would like to share your feedback about the testing experience, please email exams _at_ ripe _dot_ net.
We thank everyone who applied to participate in the first round of the pilot. If you would like to apply to be a part of the second phase of the pilot, apply now!
If you'd like to learn more about we developed this programme, read this RIPE Labs article.
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