Certification Program Overview

🎥 PgMP® Info Session Recap – What We Covered Last Evening! Last evening, we conducted a detailed session on the Program Management Professional (PgMP®) certification by PMI — focused on helping professionals understand the full journey from eligibility to application to exam success. Here are the 🔑 key points we discussed: ◻️ Who should pursue PgMP? Strategic program managers looking to move beyond project delivery and demonstrate value at the organizational level. ◻️ Eligibility clarified ✅ With PMP: 4 years of program experience ✅ Without PMP: 4 years of project + 4 years of program experience ✅ Without degree: 7 years of program experience ◻️ The Application Process 1️⃣ Application Review – with three essay-style experience summaries 2️⃣ Panel Review – assessed by certified PgMP experts Only after that can you appear for the computer-based exam! ◻️ Exam Content Outline (ECO) We deep-dived into the 5 Domains: • Strategic Program Management • Program Life Cycle • Benefits Management • Stakeholder Engagement • Governance ◻️ Our Support at iZenBridge We offer three flexible support options: ✔️ Application Review Only ✔️ Full Self-Paced Program (Application + Exam Prep) ✔️ Prep-Only (for Re-takers) Complete with detailed videos, eBooks, mock tests & WhatsApp community support. 📺 Missed the session? Catch the full replay here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gmuhSwrE 📌 If you're planning for PgMP in 2025, this is the best place to start. #PgMP #ProgramManagement #PgMPApplication #PgMPPreparation #PMICertification #PgMPExam #ProgramManager #StrategicLeadership #iZenBridge

📜 Cybersecurity Certifications – From Beginner to Expert Cybersecurity certifications have become a cornerstone for professionals aiming to validate their skills, strengthen their resumes, and stand out in a competitive market. Depending on your background and career goals, different certifications provide different value, ranging from entry-level foundations to highly specialized expertise. For beginners, certifications like CompTIA Security+, the Google Cybersecurity Certificate, and ISC2 CC (Certified in Cybersecurity) are excellent starting points. These programs focus on the fundamentals—risk management, basic security concepts, and common attack/defense strategies—making them ideal for those just entering the field. At the intermediate level, professionals often pursue the CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) from EC-Council, CompTIA CySA+ which focuses on threat detection and analysis, and the Cisco CCNA Security for those leaning toward network-focused security. These certifications signal hands-on knowledge and the ability to handle more complex scenarios. Advanced professionals often set their sights on certifications such as the OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), known for its rigorous hands-on penetration testing exam, or the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), which emphasizes architecture and governance. In addition, GIAC certifications provide specialized tracks in areas like forensics, threat hunting, and incident response, offering depth for those who want to master a niche domain. Finally, in specialized domains, certifications such as CISM (focused on management), CISA (for audit and compliance), CCSP (for cloud security), and provider-specific options like AWS Security and Azure Security help professionals align their skills with industry-specific demands. These are especially valuable for those working in cloud-heavy or compliance-driven environments. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Certifications are not a one-size-fits-all solution. They should be chosen based on career objectives, available budget, and the professional path you want to follow. #CyberSecurity #Certifications #InfoSec #CareerGrowth #SecurityTraining #BlueTeam #RedTeam #OSCP #CISSP #EthicalTech

I get asked about what certifications are good to pursue in Controls and Automation.. This isn’t a complete catalog, just a guide to help navigate what’s out there and what’s worth the time. Some will say they went an entire 30yrs without them, well thats great for them, but we're talking about YOU. Udemy can be a great place to start if you’re short on budget, but you should always personally budget for your own development. Don’t wait for a company to invest in you. They should, but if they don’t, you push through then find an employer that does. Certifications carry weight, especially when you don’t yet have a large portfolio of completed projects to stand on. They show initiative, validate skills, and open doors, particularly in competitive or specialized environments. And if someone tries to tell you that certifications don’t matter? Stop listening to them. Return to manufacturer. That one's defective. There are a lot of those out there. So here’s rule #1: learn how to discern. 1. SCADA / HMI / Automation Platforms Ignition SCADA Certification (Core, Gold, Integrator) Aveva (Wonderware) Developer & System Platform Certs FactoryTalk View SE/ME (Rockwell) GE iFIX / Cimplicity 2. PLC / DCS / Industrial Control Systems Rockwell Automation Certifications (ControlLogix, Studio 5000, FT View) Siemens Certifications (TIA Portal, S7-1500/1200, PCS7) Mitsubishi, Omron, Beckhoff, Schneider Electric Certs 3. Networking / Cybersecurity (OT-Focused) Cisco CCNA (or Industrial Networking-specific versions) CompTIA Network+ / Security+ ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate OPC UA / MQTT Sparkplug B training 4. Programming / Scripting Python Certifications (PCAP, PCEP) PowerShell Training – Critical for Windows-based OT environments Command Prompt (CMD) Scripting MATLAB Training (if you're moving toward modeling or simulation) 5. Server / Systems / Virtualization Microsoft Certifications (Windows Server, SQL Server, Active Directory) VMware Certified Professional (VCP) AWS / Azure Cloud Fundamentals OSIsoft PI System Certification 6. Electrical / Safety NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Training TÜV Functional Safety Engineer (SIS or Machinery) Electronics Technician Certification (ETA, IPC, etc.) 7. Design / Drafting / CAD AutoCAD Electrical Certification EPLAN Certification 8. Project / Team Leadership Project Management Professional (PMP) – Gold standard, very useful for large projects Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) – Cheaper, for those with less experience Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt / Yellow Belt) – For process improvement projects 9. General / Cross-Disciplinary Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST - ISA) ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) Electronics Systems Technician (EST) OSHA 10/30 Hour General Industry Training NCCER Industrial Instrumentation & Electrical Certifications Robotics Certifications (FANUC, Yaskawa, UR, etc.)

Certification of compliance & ethics professionals.  Rebecca Walker has written an important article about professional certification for compliance and ethics professionals, based on an interview with Debbie Troklus, a true leader in the compliance and ethics profession.  Debbie was a driver for the development of HCCA's and SCCE’s certification programs.  Anyone in our field should read this article  https://lnkd.in/e4mTvxR8   Initially when the certification program started there were skeptics who claimed you could not test expertise in this field.  But predictably, after years of success for the certification program, there started to emerge certification programs elsewhere.  It is worth reading carefully Rebecca’s article on this process.  It is no easy task to develop a testing program and to keep it fresh.  As Debbie noted, I was also involved in this process, and took the test and obtained my SCCE certification the first year it was offered. I also attended an “item writing” session, and saw how excruciatingly difficult it is to create meaningful questions for the test.  For example, new questions can only become part of the grading after they have been validated in actual tests.  I learned that there are standards in this field, and experts on how to run such a certification program.  For example, certification cannot be tied to obtaining training from only the organization that developed the certification. It must be open to other sources as long as they meet the quality standards.  Thus, as one example, I have been able to take classes from PLI and get certification credit.  I also see solid value in such certification.  Getting certified demonstrates a real commitment to the profession of compliance and ethics, and recognizes that this field is truly distinct and not an adjunct to other fields such as law, accounting or HR.  Certification represents an ongoing connection to the field, and a promise to keep current through continuing professional education.  Adam Turteltaub CCEP, CHC #complianceandethics #certification #compliance  #SCCE