Certification in Korea

From Thinairlabs

A lot of jobs now require external certifications, like Microsoft's MCSE or CompTIA's A+.

This page should tell you all you need to know to get you on the path to obtaining certification while you are here in Seoul.

First a couple of quick points

• Scheduling the exam is the hardest part, since most of the testing centers do not have anyone who speaks English, so it would be best if you had a Korean friend schedule the exam for you. You can register online via Vue or Prometrics.
• The tests are all available in English, but be sure to tell them that (it is typically the default, but just make sure)
• This information is based on my personal experiences. This information can quickly become out of date. If you see any errors, please contact me at bjgleas <at> gmail <dot> com.

UMUC Computer Labs

The UMUC labs in Yongsan and Osan are now Person VUE testing centers, and they should start offering exams during the week of August 18, 2008.

As long as you can get on base, you should be able to take the exams. And no... I won't escort you.

More details will follow.

Down the Steet

Above Office Depot

New Horizons Testing Center

To schedule tests here, it appears you have to register via www.vue.com

Contact Information: Test Center: New Horizons Computer Learning Center Address: 3F. Inwang Bldg. 167-2 Naeja-Dong Jongro-Gu Seoul, 110-053 Korea, South http://www.newhorizons.co.kr/ Telephone: 82-2-723-7230 Fax :82-2-723-7234

Directions Take Line 6 from Noksapyeong station #629 (near gate 7) toward Bonghwasan station #647, getting off at Yaksu station #633 (4th stop) and transferring to Line 3. Take this line toward Daehwa station and get off at Gyeongbokgung station #327 (6th stop).

Exit through exit 7 and walk toward the overhead walkway just down the street (staying on the right side of the road. Right after the overhead turn left down a small road. At the end of the road (you will be at a tee intersection) look toward your left and you will see the New Horizon Computer Learning Center on the 3rd floor.