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15 March, 2010
Pearson VUE to Deliver Turkish CompTIA A+® Exams

CompTIA, which is already a long-standing client of Pearson VUE internationally, will be able to offer the globally recognised CompTIA A+ qualification through Pearson VUE’s network of test centres in major towns and cities across Turkey.

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Industry News
3 March, 2010
Introducing the Networking Bundle Offer from CompTIA and Cisco

Help Your IT Candidates Advance Their Career in Networking —Introducing the Networking Bundle Offer from CompTIA and Cisco.

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26 February, 2010
HAAD to develop new professional exams with Pearson VUE

The Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD) has signed a contract with Pearson VUE for item development for its Pharmacy and Nursing Licensure programmes.

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16 February, 2010
Lloyd's partners with Pearson VUE to deliver new computer-based tests globally in 2010

Lloyd's, the world’s leading specialist insurance market, will be commencing a new contract with Pearson VUE...

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11 February, 2010
ABBE to Deliver Secure Testing with Pearson VUE

The Awarding Body for the Built Environment (ABBE) is set to migrate all of its tests to be delivered via a digital platform following a new contract with computer-based assessment company Pearson VUE.

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Press Releases
10 February, 2010
Pearson VUE, NMIMS test the 39,000th candidate for the CBT NMAT

Pearson VUE tests 39,000+ candidates successfully during the smooth administration of the NMAT through the entire testing window.

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1 February, 2010
AoMRC successfully pilots Selection Tests with Pearson VUE

THE Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) together with UCL have successfully implemented a pilot programme for Speciality Training ST1 Selection...

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Press Releases
7 December, 2009
Pearson VUE to Exhibit at iLearning Forum for First Time

Marc Carpenter, Business Development Executive at Pearson VUE, will be delivering a presentation entitled “e-Learning and High-Stakes Computer-Based Testing” at the event...

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Press Releases
7 December, 2009
Pearson VUE to Showcase e-Assessment at Learning Technologies 2010

Learning Technologies, now in its 11th year, is Europe's leading conference for organisational learning and technology-supported learning in the workplace.

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24 November, 2009
Pearson VUE to Deliver New iSQI IT Certification Exams

The iSQI is a leading provider of certification examinations all over the world. Focusing on IT professions, iSQI plays a large role in certifying the know-how of professionals in 40 countries on six continents.

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Press Releases
12 November, 2009
Pearson and Excelsior College Launch UExcel® Credit-By-Examination Program

Two leading education providers, Pearson and Excelsior College, today announced the launch of UExcel®, a new credit-by-examination program.

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Press Releases
10 November, 2009
Pearson VUE Honors Veterans Day 2009 With the Launch of Military-Specific Certification Website

Pearson VUE, the leader in secure high-stakes testing, is pleased to announce the launch of a new website www.certifyyourfuture.com in honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2009.

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Press Releases
28 October, 2009
Pearson VUE and (ISC)2® Sign Exclusive Contract to Deliver Computer-Based Information Security Exams Worldwide

Our relationship with Pearson VUE is an important investment in the future of our certification programs. It allows us to take advantage of technical advancements to offer our candidates more, conveniently located venues...

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Press Releases
28 October, 2009
Pearson VUE Announces Busy European Events Schedule for November

Events of this kind are a great opportunity for everyone involved in the training and assessment of people to promote best practice in the science of testing and raise awareness of the benefits of assessment.

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Press Releases
19 October, 2009
TANDBERG Selects Pearson VUE for Certification Delivery

“Pearson VUE’s reputation as the leader in computer-based testing and extensive expertise with IT certifications will undoubtedly prove to be a winning combination in the development and growth of our certification program.”

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Press Releases
12 October, 2009
Pearson VUE to host first Psychometric Workshop in Dubai

The sessions are intended to help those involved in, or getting started in the creation of assessments, to develop tests that are a better and more reliable reflection of the abilities they are intended to measure.

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Press Releases
30 September, 2009
DSA and DVA extend agreement with Pearson for the delivery of U.K. Driving Theory Tests

The driving theory test has been administered by Pearson VUE, the professional testing business of Pearson, since September 2004. The original seven-year contract was due to expire in 2011, and has now been extended by three years.

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Press Releases
25 September, 2009
SPSS Inc. Chooses Pearson VUE to Administer Certification Exams

PASW® Statistics Certification offers an objective assessment of an individual’s skill in PASW Statistics — the foundation of Predictive Analytics.

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2 September, 2009
Oracle Selects Pearson VUE as its Test Delivery Provider

Oracle is the world’s largest business software company. Oracle certifications provide IT professionals and managers reliable validation of an individual’s training and experience.

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Press Releases
17 August, 2009
Pearson VUE and the RTA team up to exhibit at GITEX

GITEX Technology Week brings together IT professionals from across the Middle East and beyond and offers numerous opportunities to network, see the latest launches and hear about the hot topics affecting the marketplace.

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Press Releases
28 July, 2009
Pearson VUE confirmed as Gold Sponsor of European Association of Test Publishers Conference

The event, which will be held in Brussels from 30 September to 2 October 2009, is the first conference of its kind in Europe, and is aimed at all those involved in the business of testing people...

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Press Releases
24 July, 2009
AGA Selects Pearson VUE as Testing Services Provider

AGA serves government accountability professionals by providing quality education, fostering professional development and certification, and supporting standards and research to advance government accountability.

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Press Releases
23 July, 2009
Certification Partners Renews Contract for Delivery of CIW exams with Pearson VUE

The CIW program teaches today's Web technologies, focusing on Web design, Web development, database design, and security.

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21 July, 2009
The Cooper Institute Signs Exclusive Contract with Pearson VUE For Computer-based Test Delivery

The Cooper Institute is one of the most respected fitness certifications in the industry. The CI-CPT exam is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) – the gold standard of quality for certifying organizations.

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2 July, 2009
Pearson VUE explains the need for rigorous exam security

Suzana Lopes, EMEA VP Sales and Marketing at Pearson VUE, explains the need for rigorous exam security, and looks at how it can be achieved today.

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Press Releases
23 June, 2009
NICET Signs Computer-based Test Delivery Contract with Pearson VUE

Beta versions of the computer-based Fire Alarm Systems certification examinations are now available through Pearson VUE’s owned-and-operated Pearson Professional Centres in the U.S. and its territories.

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Press Releases
19 June, 2009
Pearson VUE Selected by Citrix as Exclusive Test Delivery Partner

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., June 18, 2009 — Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that Citrix Systems, Inc. has selected the company as its exclusive delivery provider of Citrix certification exams.

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9 June, 2009
Manchester Call Centre Workers' Environment Day for Manacare

Manchester contact centre staff have hosted a fun day, to raise both awareness of environmental issues and money for local children’s charity the Manacare Foundation.

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Press Releases
3 June, 2009
Pearson VUE to Deliver New ISEB ITIL® version 3 exam

PEARSON VUE chosen by the Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB) to deliver its new IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL®) Version 3 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management.

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Press Releases
28 May, 2009
RTA and Pearson VUE enter Exclusive Partnership to Launch New Dubai Driver Test

THE Road and Transport Authority of Dubai has announced a new partnership with computer-based testing leader Pearson VUE to deliver what it believes will be the world’s most high-tech Driver Testing System.

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Press Releases
27 May, 2009
HAAD and Pearson Launch On-Line Computer-Based Testing for Health Professionals

The Health Authority-Abu Dhabi (HAAD) has signed an exclusive 5-year contract with Pearson VUE to provide computer-based testing for the Health Professionals Licensure Examinations.

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Press Releases
12 May, 2009
IT Certification Still Strong Says Pearson VUE

Industry insiders have confirmed that IT certification has remained strong in the UK...

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Press Releases
14 April, 2009
Pearson VUE launches Spring 2009 Series of FREE Psychometric Workshops

The sessions are intended to help those involved in, or getting started in the creation of assessments, to develop tests that are a better and more reliable reflection of the abilities they are intended to measure.

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Press Releases
1 April, 2009
Novell Selects Pearson VUE as its Worldwide Test Delivery Provider

Novell has selected Pearson VUE to deliver their certification examinations as their single provider after more than ten years of utilising multiple test delivery providers.

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Press Releases
1 April, 2009
Pearson VUE Secures Test Delivery Contract with Adobe

Pearson VUE, the leader in secure high-stakes testing, announced today that it has signed a contract renewal with Adobe Systems Incorporated that designates Pearson VUE as Adobe’s exclusive testing provider.

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Industry News
30 March, 2009
Pearson VUE Embraces Collaboration to Spur Innovation and Speed-to-Market

Relationship with Summit Consulting Group expected to yield new capabilities in the area of performance-based testing.

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Press Releases
13 March, 2009
Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Signs Renewal of Global Test Delivery Contract with Pearson VUE

The Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) programme was established to help IT professionals using the Linux operating system and its associated tools gain recognition for their product expertise.

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Press Releases
10 March, 2009
GMAC® unveils next-generation website for prospective MBAs

The revamped website makes it easier to find and use key features, including the mba.com store, and the mba.com school search service, a database of MBA programs searchable based on a student’s interests.

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Press Releases
2 March, 2009
Certified Wireless Network Professional Renews Exclusive Test Delivery Contract with Pearson VUE

As of February 1, 2009, CWNP examinations are only available throughout the expansive Pearson VUE® Authorised Test Centre network worldwide.

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16 February, 2009
Pearson VUE to launch new computer-based ISEB exam

PEARSON VUE has announced that it will be the first testing company to offer the new Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB) Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing for the British Computer Society (BCS).

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Press Releases
27 January, 2009
Pearson VUE to exhibit at the 7th e-Assessment Question Conference

As one of the pioneers of e-Assessment, Pearson VUE shares the objectives of the conference, which are to raise awareness of the importance and benefits of computer-based testing over the traditional pencil-and-paper methods.

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Press Releases
27 January, 2009
Pearson VUE to showcase e-Assessment at IP Week

Pearson VUE aims to showcase the many benefits of electronic test delivery in assessment programmes. Hosting the company’s stand will be Patrick McMurray, who handles business development in the Oil and Gas sector.

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Press Releases
14 January, 2009
Pearson VUE joining forces with IT Training Awards 2009 to help raise money for ChildLine

Pearson VUE joining forces with IT Training Awards 2009 to help raise money for ChildLine

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Press Releases
22 December, 2008
Learning Technologies 2009

Pearson VUE will be supporting the Learning Technologies 2009 event at Olympia from the 28-29 January, with both an exhibition stand and a free seminar.

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Press Releases
15 December, 2008
BCS Urges IT Professionals to Maintain Skills in Economic Downturn

Initiatives to help IT professionals maintain a competitive edge...

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Press Releases
10 December, 2008
Fortinet Improves Security Certification and Training Programs

Pearson VUE Selected as Exclusive Test Center Provider for Fortinet Certification Exams at Thousands of Locations Worldwide

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Press Releases
23 October, 2008
The Law National Admissions (LNAT) Consortium renews its contract with Pearson VUE

Pearson VUE to deliver the National Admissions Test for Law via their UK network of computer testing centres...

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Press Releases
20 October, 2008
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Academy signs agreement with Pearson VUE

Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Academy launches Pearson VUE test centres

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Press Releases
9 October, 2008
California Water Environment Association signs with Pearson VUE

California Water Environment Association signs with Pearson VUE to Transition Certification Program to Computer-Based Delivery

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Industry News
15 September, 2008
Avaloq begins testing with Pearson VUE

Avaloq Banking System is an ideal solution for asset managers, plus private, retail and commercial banks, wanting to increase their business efficiency and intending to protect their competitive advantage and long-term profitability...

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Industry News
8 September, 2008
Testing time starts early for an MBA

Each year, GMAT is taken by 210,000-220,000 people worldwide. They sit the exam at centres run by Pearson VUE, a sister company of the Financial Times.

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Industry News
22 August, 2008
VMware announces new global education services and certification programmes

The programmes are designed for varied positions, including systems administrators, design architects, operators and managers who are interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills of VMware Infrastructure for datacenter and desktop environments...

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Press Releases
7 August, 2008
Pearson VUE announce new partnership with BCS

IT professionals in over 160 countries to accelerate their careers with British Computer Society and Pearson VUE partnership...

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Industry News
23 July, 2008
Pearson VUE announces major enhancements to its Secure Testing Framework™

Pearson VUE, the leader in secure high-stakes testing, announced today that it is introducing several key enhancements to its Secure Testing Framework™

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Press Releases
23 July, 2008
Cisco and Pearson VUE Combat Exam Fraud with Global Test Delivery Enhancements

The advanced security enhancements include the use of digital photographs for candidate-identity verification and forensic analysis of testing data.

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Industry News
22 July, 2008
Cisco Learning Network – Get Connected

Cisco Learning Network is a social learning network where IT professionals meet to enhance and advance their IT career.

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Press Releases
8 July, 2008
CCNA Concentrations

Cisco is also announcing a major augmentation to its popular associate-level career certification with the introduction of three concentrations...

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Press Releases
23 June, 2008
Pearson VUE extends partnership with TDA

This new three-year partnership will see Pearson VUE delivering electronic tests to over 35,000 trainee teachers each year...

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