The Ombuds Blog: Ombuds Certification Exam Offered November 1-9, 2012

September 24, 2012

Ombuds Certification Exam Offered November 1-9, 2012

The Board of Certification for Certified Organizational Ombudsman Practitioners will be administering the next certifying examination between Thursday, November 1 and Friday, November 9, 2012. Passing the exam is a necessary step in obtaining certification as a Certified Organizational Ombudsman Practitioner® (CO-OP®). The registration window for candidates wishing to take the exam closes on October 26, 2012.

An informational teleconference for those interested in the CO-OP® credential will take place on October 3 and members of the Board of Certification will be available to explain the process, answer questions and provide information about the process. To register for the exam online and for more information, including detailed exam content, eligibility requirements, costs, and procedures, please visit the CO-OP® website. (CO-OP® Certification.)

Related posts: First Ombuds Certification Exam: 96% Pass Rate; CO-OP Board Announces First Class of Certified Ombuds; IOA Board of Certification Announces New Officers.

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Anonymous9/25/2012 9:57 AM
The information session will be held on October 3rd from 12noon-1pm Pacific (3pm-4pm Eastern); those who are interested in attending can call(888)737-5834, and enter access code: 877970 to join the teleconference!
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