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EMERYVILLE, Calif., April 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) has announced its first three certifications under the tile industry's brand new Green Squared(SM) certification standard. Certifications were awarded to tile manufactured by Crossville Inc., Interceramic Inc., and Metropolitan Ceramics® by Ironrock. Green Squared is the flooring industry's first sustainability standard for tile and tile installation materials. Developed by the Tile Council...

International Tennis Performance Association (ITPA) is a new tennis-specific education and certification company offering three levels of certification and overseen by a Certification Commission. Includes quotes from John Isner, professional tennis star. Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) April 10, 2012 The International Tennis Performance Association (ITPA) today announced the launch of the company and website (http://www.itpa-tennis.org). The ITPA is the worldwide education and certification...

BETHESDA, Md., March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) announced today the release of two new IT security certifications - the GIAC Web Application Defender certification (GWEB) and the GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN). GWEB is an application security certification and validates that a recipient has thorough knowledge of how to detect and remediate common web-based application security flaws and...

STAMFORD, Conn., March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. today announced that Synapse(® )RIS Version 6.1 has received modular electronic health record (EHR) certification for Meaningful Use for radiology. According to the HITECH act within the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, approximately $1.5 billion in incentives is available to radiologists who use certified EHRs and show that they use them in a meaningful way. Vendors such...

Smith Debnam Partner Bettie Kelley Sousa elected Chair of The American Board of Certification (ABC) at a recent Board of Directors meeting Raleigh, North Carolina (PRWEB) February 20, 2012 Bettie Kelley Sousa, Partner with Smith Debnam, was elected Chair of The American Board of Certification (ABC) at a recent meeting of its Board of Directors in La Quinta, California. Accredited by the American Bar Association, ABC administers the only nationwide certification of legal specialists in...

The recent increase in security breaches has caused many organizations to put a greater emphasis on improving the skills of the information security (IS) workforce. Research shows IS certifications lead to improved job performance and effectiveness. EC-Council's Chief Information Security Officer Certification (C|CISO) equips CISOs with the most effective toolset to lead a high performing information security program and defend the company from cyber attacks. Albuquerque, NM (PRWEB)...

Previously available only in North America, the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association’s (NESTA) exams are now offered globally. NESTA personal fitness trainer course is online and self-paced. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (PRWEB) February 10, 2012 Helping more people become personal fitness trainers and coaches, the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) is now offering its online exams and certifications across the globe. NESTA exams were previously only...

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- eCareSoft, Inc. has received the federal government's "meaningful use" stamp of approval by earning Complete EHR Ambulatory Certification for its eCS Nimbo solution. The designation officially deems the electronic health record (EHR) software capable of enabling providers to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Tested and certified under the Drummond Group's Electronic Health Records Office of the...

Students Take Advantage of New MTA Program to Validate Essential Technology Knowledge and Explore Academic and Career Options American Fork, UT (PRWEB) January 19, 2012 Certiport (http://www.certiport.com), the leading provider of test delivery services for the global workforce and academic markets, today announced that the company has delivered over 100,000 Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) exams since the program launched in July 2010. MTA has been well received in the global...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals® announced today that 100 human resource professionals have earned the designation of Certified Sales Compensation Professional(TM) (CSCP). Launched in 2010, CSCP is a certification designed for sales, operations, finance and HR professionals who are responsible for designing sales compensation plans. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110913/DC67051LOGO) Alyson March, a...