Brainbench

www.Brainbench.com is a lesser known certification company that provides employers and technical people certifications in specific computer and other forms of knowledge, such as particular programming languages. Some of their tests are free, other require a fee.

A certification from an organization such as brainbench can help demonstrate expertise in a particular knowledge area that would hard to otherwise document.

Professional persons often get certified in their career area. This helps the individual demonstrate to others that they are knowledgeable and experienced in a particular subject and knowledge area. To continue to be certified, an individual often is required to continue to take classes on their subject, to keep their knowledge current.