CompTIA’s e-Biz+ certification demonstrates a degree of proficiency in concepts, issues and technologies of IT-enabled business processes. Don’t panic, though—you won’t have to memorize html code! Rather, e-Biz+ demonstrates knowledge of e-commerce, e-marketing and other issues related to maximizing benefit of utilizing technology in a business environment. This certification could be highly valuable for freelancers and work-at-home professionals working as business consultants, or for those with Internet-based businesses. The retail exam fee for e-Biz+ test is currently $225.

CompTIA also offers i-Net+ certification. This exam covers Internet basics, web development, networking and security issues. Don’t let word “networking” scare you, though. This is a semi-technical certification that is of far more value to e-commerce and marketing freelancers than to network administrators. The i-Net+ exam currently costs $207.

Microsoft

You don’t need to be a networking guru to benefit from prestige and recognition of official Microsoft certification. The company also offers universally-recognized certification options for end users of Office suite and Microsoft Project.

Microsoft Office certification is available at three levels. For certification as a Specialist, you must pass an exam in Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access. That’s right—you’re just one test away from being Microsoft certified!

The next level is Expert certification. That requires passage of a somewhat more rigorous exam. Currently, expert-level tests are only available for Word and Excel.

To attain Master certification, candidate must pass a total of four exams: Word 2003 Expert, Excel 2003 Expert, PowerPoint 2003 and either Access 2003 or Outlook 2003. That’s a lot of tests, but holding Microsoft Office Master Certification can really set a freelancer apart in eyes of a prospective client. Test vouchers for each Microsoft exam can be found online for approximately $70.

Conclusion

Like rest of global business climate, world of freelancing and self-employment grows more competitive every day. Professional certification is not a panacea that will guarantee success, but it can certainly help you stay ahead of competition and win new clients.

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