Completing an InterSystems recertification project is one of two options a certification candidate can choose to get recertified (the other option is to take the new version of the exam). Recertification projects contain a set of performance-based exercises for a candidate to complete on a virtual machine(VM). InterSystems Certification will provide access to the VM once the candidate has been approved to complete a project. The objective of a recertification project is for a candidate to validate that they still possess the core skills that are expected of a certified individual in a given technology. Recertification projects are open-book, open-internet, etc. The only resource that is not allowed is consulting with another human. A recertification project is expected to take 3-4 hours total to complete.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates are only eligible to complete a recertification project if the expiration date of their certification is within 6 months of today’s date. Please see the InterSystems Recertification Policy for more information regarding eligibility.
Preparing for the Project
Candidates should carefully read the project details of the associated recertification project to understand the scope of the project.
Buying and Scheduling the Project
Candidates can buy and schedule project attempts by following the steps below.
- Before purchasing, all eligible recertification candidates should write to certification@intersystems.com to request a $75 voucher code and an authorization code required for purchase.
- Navigate to the InterSystems exam store on Certiverse.
- Select the project scheduling product from the list of available products. Once the correct product is selected, click "Get Started".
- The candidate will be prompted to log in to their InterSystems account. If a candidate does not have an InterSystems account, they must register for an account.
- Enter the authorization code provided by InterSystems Certification.
- The candidate will be guided through the process of submitting their payment. Major credit cards or an issued InterSystems Certification voucher can be used as payment. Once purchased, the scheduling form will appear under “My Exams”.
- Launch the scheduling form and click “Start Exam”. Follow the instructions to complete the scheduling form.
- After submitting the form, InterSystems Certification will send an email to the candidate confirming their appointment and providing further instructions on how to proceed. This process may take up to 5 business days.
After the Project
If the candidate passes the project, they will receive an email notification with a link to claim their badge. Clicking the link will start the badge creation process. Please see the Certification Badges page for more information. For an unsuccessful attempt, candidates may purchase the project a second time. Please note that candidates only receive the $75 voucher for the first two recertification attempts.