Certification Guideline 60

SUBJECT
Computer Information Systems (CIS) - Industry Certification

GUIDELINE DEFINITION
This document is designed to assist in transitioning currently certified instructors to new instructional areas.

The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) New and Emerging Certification guideline recognizes industry certifications as equivalent to a maximum of 2000 hours of work experience. The WTCS will recognize the time and effort required to earn certain Computer Information System-related industry certifications. Individuals who hold certain computer-related certifications may receive equivalent hours for work experience.

The WTCS has divided CIS industry certifications into two progressive tiers. Up to 2000 hours from the tiers can be combined and credited to individuals holding proof of specified industry certifications. This approved list of CIS certifications will be continuously updated as requests occur.

Tier One - Foundational
Each of these industry certifications is equivalent to 200 hours. However, only a maximum of 400 hours from Tier One may be counted toward the new and emerging CIS certification work experience requirement.
A+ i-net+ MCP CCNA CNA	a CompTIA Certification Program a CompTIA Certification Program Microsoft Certified Professional Cisco Certified Network Associate Certified Netware Administrator

Tier Two - Professional
Each of these industry certifications is equivalent to 800 hours.
MSCE MSCE +internet MSC Database Administrator MCT CCNP CCIE CNE CNI OCP DBA OCP Developer SCO UNIX Administrator Solaris System Administration SUN Java Certification RHCE Compaq Accredited System Engineer Master ASE SAP R/3 Technical Consultant CCP	Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Microsoft Certified Trainer Cisco Certified Network Professional Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Certified Novell Engineer Certified Novell Instructor Oracle Certified Professional Database Administrator Oracle Certified Professional Developer Red Hat Certified Engineer-UNIX/Linux user ASE Certified Computing Professional

EXAMPLE
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RATIONALE
The certification code establishes the concept of new and emerging occupations and related occupational experience. This guideline establishes a methodology for recognizing achievement of legitimate industry certifications as equivalent to related work experience.

Implemented: May 4, 2001
Last Reviewed: May 2002

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