iGeneration and ProsoftTraining Merge Internet Certification Programs
Tue Jul 31 15:06:00 2001 GMT

Companies Form Strategic Partnership to Offer Complete Human Capital Solution

SAN FRANCISCO, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- iGeneration and ProsoftTraining (Nasdaq: POSO), creators of professional certification for 21st-century information technology (IT) job roles, today announced the merger of the iCP (iGeneration Certified Professional) and CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) certification programs. No two organizations have had more experience in identifying and developing Internet technology job roles and building certification programs and products to meet the growing global human capital requirements for people with Internet skills. The companies decided to merge their certification programs in response to industry demand, and to better leverage the core strengths of each organization to provide customers with a full range of human capital performance solutions for emerging IT-related jobs.

Earlier this year, the two companies moved to endorse one another's certification programs, allowing the CIW community immediate access to the career and job connection services provided through the iGeneration TalentPool. With the iCP certification program merging with the CIW offering, IT professionals and corporations alike have a one-stop training, certification and job connection solution that sets the standard in Internet professional and organizational development.

iCP certification tests will remain available through December 31, 2001, so that current iCP candidates can complete any in-process training and certification. iCP certification holders will receive comparable certifications or credits in the CIW program. Current iGeneration training partners will have the opportunity to enroll as a CIW ATP (Authorized Training Provider) during a migration enrollment period. More information on the iCP merger with CIW can be found on www.iCP2CIW.com.

iGeneration will focus on providing assessment, placement and human capital performance solutions to corporations. ProsoftTraining has licensed iGeneration curriculum and certification content. Jerry Baird, chairman and CEO of ProsoftTraining, will join the iGeneration board of directors.

"It is with great pleasure that we join forces with the company that has been involved in the creation of professional-level Internet certification as long as we have," said Jerry Baird. "Together we created the category of vendor-neutral Internet certification. Combining our programs and the core strengths of each company will create more value in this certification category for individuals, employers and educators."

"This new partnership also addresses the big questions around employee retention, retraining and staffing that IT leadership is grappling with today," said Gary Millrood, CEO and president of iGeneration. "How do I raise the level of performance? How do I make sure my organization is current on all the latest technologies? Do I have the right assessment tools in place to ensure that I have the best people for the job? The merged CIW certification program and auxiliary iGeneration assessment, training and staffing services is the portfolio of customizable solutions that this partnership brings to the marketplace."


About iGeneration

iGeneration is a professional services organization dedicated to enhancing the performance of today's most valued business asset -- human capital -- to maximize efficiencies and productivity to meet the demands of today's marketplace. iGeneration achieves this by providing end-to-end Human Capital Performance Solutions that improve the performance and job outcomes of today's IT organizations through customized interventions in the form of market intelligence services, assessment, training, custom curriculum, certification and staffing.

The industry-recognized development methodology that serves as the foundation for the iGeneration portfolio of services and products is a research-based blueprint that professionals and companies alike can use as a benchmark for building successful IT careers and organizations. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, iGeneration is privately held. For more information, visit www.igeneration.com, or call 1-877-411-4141.