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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Pearson VUE Signs Global
Testing Contract with SCP
Pearson VUE to Deliver SCP exams worldwide, with exclusivity on US
Military Installations
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., December
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9, 2006 – Pearson VUE, the
electronic testing business of Pearson, announced it signed a three-year contract
with The Security Certified Program (SCP) to begin delivering their SCP Certification
exams globally through the Pearson VUE® Authorized Test Center network,
as well as exclusively on United States military installations throughout the
world. With the addition of SCP, Pearson VUE will be able to deliver exams for each
technical category (I, II and III) of the DoD Directive 8570.1M.
Security Certified
Program develops and validates skills of information technology professionals. SCP
offers vendor neutral security certification program that proves individuals have
acquired skills needed to be certified as a Security Certified Network
Professional (DoD Tech Level 2) or a Security Certified Network Architect (DoD Tech
Level 3). “Information security training
and certification is now mission critical for IT professionals and
organizations and we are excited to partner with Pearson VUE to deliver our
certification exams,” said Warren
Peterson, president of the Security Certified Program. “Pearson VUE’s extensive worldwide testing channel
coupled with their leadership on government initiatives make them a perfect fit
for our program.”
“Pearson VUE is pleased to be delivering SCP
certification exams through the Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center Network. We
are proud to be the exclusive provider of their exams on US military
installations, providing service members with the convenience of testing wherever
they serve,” said Pearson VUE president Robert Whelan.
About Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE (www.PearsonVUE.com) is the global leader
in electronic testing services for academic admissions, certification and
licensure programs. Pearson VUE offers exams through the world’s largest network
of more than 4,000 test centers in 151 countries, providing testing services
for information technology, regulatory and certification boards, academic,
government and corporate clients. Its innovative technology offers the security
and control required by admissions, licensure and certification programs while
its commitment to service provides customers with an unmatched testing
experience.
Pearson VUE is a business of
Pearson (NYSE: PSO; LSE: PSON), the international media company, whose other
businesses include the Financial Times Group, Pearson Education, and the
Penguin Group.
About The Security Certified Program
The Security Certified Program (SCP) (www.SecurityCertified.Net)
provides real world security education and certifications that will improve job
skills and create more secure organizations. SCP develops multi-level, vendor
neutral, security certification and training programs, which enables
individuals to acquire necessary job skills and get certified. Certifications
include: Security Certified Network Specialist (SCNS), Security Certified
Network Professional (SCNP) and Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA).
Training is available through the SCP network of authorized training partners
worldwide. The Security Certified Program, LLC is a privately-held company,
based in Illinois, USA. For more information, please visit www.SecurityCertified.Net.
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