HighLevel Certifications Announces Certification Exams in Python Perl and Lua



June 11, 2005 -- What do technology giants Google, Yahoo and media giants Disney, LucasArts and Industrial Light and Magic all have in common They all rely heavily on high-level programming languages such as Python, Perl and Lua. These languages continue to make inroads into the realms once exclusively held by C++ and Java. High-Level Certifications LLC, a Michigan-based company, has recently introduced vendor-neutral, platform-neutral certification exams for each of these languages.

Certification is a mainstay of the IT world. HR departments frequently use certifications as a screening tool to reduce the number of applicants to a reasonable number. In an increasingly competitive IT market, a certification can make the difference between being interviewed and being ignored. As the popularity of high-level languages increases, the need for companies to find candidates with proven skills in these languages has increased dramatically.

Though the tests are computer-based, High-Level Certifications' cert exams are not online exams - they are delivered in secure, proctored environments after verifying the identity of the candidate. "The problem is security," says R. Grant Reed, HLC's CEO. "It is difficult, if not impossible, to verify online that the person who is taking an exam is the person they say they are. We have practice exams online, but the official cert tests are always going to be in a secure environment." HLC has partnered with LaserGrade testing centers to administer their exams at their 700+ testing centers throughout the US.

How will these certifications affect the open source community If Java can be used as an example, these certifications will help IT professionals advance their careers, increase the value attached to their skills, and improve the image of their chosen technology.

For more information on test topics, practice exams, registration and benefits, please visit www.high-levelcert.com or contact R. Grant Reed at e-mail protected from spam bots.

About High-Level Certifications LLC:
High-Level Certifications, a leader in certification for high-level languages, is based in Canton, Michigan USA. High-Level Certifications was founded to help programmers demonstrate their and to help promote the usage of high-level languages within the IT, business and related communities.





HighLevel Certifications Announces Certification Exams in Python Perl and Lua