IOWA LAKES OFFERS PROMETRIC TESTING CENTER SERVICES

Iowa Lakes Community College is now providing Information Technology students – and the public – access to a new Thomson Prometric testing center to assist them in achieving certifications prior to graduation.

The testing center, located on the Emmetsburg campus of Iowa Lakes, was officially brought online earlier this year.  The value of this testing center is that the certifications attained – along with the classroom, hands-on experience – qualifies students for higher paying jobs.

“Our partnership with Prometric provides our students with a convenient way to measure their progress and success in class,” said Greg Reimer, Associate Professor of Information Technology/Microsoft Networking.  “There is great value in students receiving these certifications while they’re in college because they are more marketable and will receive higher salaries upon graduation.”

The employment outlook for certified network professionals remains strong.  Starting salaries range from $35,000 to $55,000 annually depending on qualifications, certifications and geographical area. 

Thomson Prometric is a global leader in technology testing and assessment for information technology certification, academic admissions and professional licensure and certifications. 

Individuals who are working in the information technology field may also use the testing center to assess their skills in specific, software-related subject areas.  To schedule a testing and to identify costs, those interested are asked to call 1-800-242-5108 ext. 5284.