The other is organized by Certification Roles . Each certification lisitng will give a brief description of the certification, requirements and links to online preparation materials. The recommended prerequisites specify the minimum knowledge or experience suggested prior to taking certification tests. Required prerequisites specify a requirement which must be satisfied prior to certification completion. The core requirement section lists the requisite tests or steps for that certification role.
Some roles also require a certain number of elective tests be passed for certification.
The elective requirement section list the options from which you may choose. In most cases, education courses are recommended, but not required, to take certification tests. When you complete all the requirements outlined in the certification description, you qualify for certification. At that time, you will be sent the IBM Certification Agreement and a welcome package which includes your certificate. Please do not open the welcome package until you have read the Agreement and accept its terms.