In an effort to achieve the highest performance standards for the services we provide, our employees research best practices and maintain current expert-level competencies through professional development and the attainment of certification within their areas of expertise. Our employees currently hold the following certifications:

CIPP/G - Certified Intl. Association of Privacy Professionals for Government Certification is awarded to individuals who demonstrate knowledge of U.S. government privacy laws, regulations, and policies specific to government practice as well as those more broadly applicable to the public and private sectors in the U.S. It also covers U.S. government-standard practices for privacy program development and management, privacy compliance and auditing, and records management and agency reporting obligations for privacy. The certification is obtained by successfully completing the Certification Foundation examination, followed by the CIPP/G module exam.

CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Certification is awarded to individuals who demonstrate knowledge in two of ten areas of interest based on the CIA triad of confidentiality, integrity, and access. The certification is obtained by demonstrating a minimum of five years experience in IT security initiatives, passing a written examination, and submitting personally endorsed references by other certified professionals.

ECM - Enterprise Content Management
Certification is awarded to those individuals who demonstrate knowledge on new and emerging best practices and technologies for managing information assets in the areas of data management technologies and solutions, integration technologies and migration, implementation planning and execution, and other topics related to enterprise data management. This certification is obtained by completing a series of online courses and training classes, followed by an exam.

ITIL - IT Infrastructure Library
Certification is awarded to those individuals who demonstrate knowledge in developing, implementing, and managing IT systems and network management departments through consistent, documented, and repeatable processes. The certification is obtained by completing structured coursework and credit hour requirements, followed by a final examination.

ITPC - International Tutor Program Certification
Certification is awarded to those individuals who demonstrate a certain degree of proficiency in mentoring, tutoring, and providing educational assistance. This certification is obtained by completing class and in-service training, 25 hours of actual tutoring experience, personal recommendations from instructors, and a vigorous evaluation that includes portfolio reviews and on-site observation.

NARA - National Archives And Records Administration
Certification is awarded to those individuals who obtain knowledge on policies and procedures for Federal government records management. The certification is obtained by completing a suite of classes in five core areas and passing an online test.

NBCT-ELA-EA - National Board Cert. in English Language Arts-Early Adolescence Certification is awarded to those individuals who demonstrate exceptional knowledge in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking language arts curriculum for students ages 11-15. This certification is obtained by completing an extensive series of performance-based assessments that includes teaching portfolios, student work samples, videotapes, and thorough analyses of the candidates' classroom teaching and students' learning. Candidates must also complete a series of written exercises that probe the depth of their subject matter knowledge, as well as their understanding of how to teach those subjects to students.

PHR - Professional Human Resources
Certification is awarded to those individuals who demonstrate knowledge on the essential functions of a professional human resources management position. This certification is obtained by demonstrating a minimum of two years of exempt level experience in the field of HR Management followed by a PHR certification exam.

PMP - Project Management Professional
Certification is awarded to individuals who demonstrate advanced knowledge of, and experience with, project management concepts. The credential is obtained by documenting 5 years' work experience in project management, completing 35 hours of project management-related training, and passing a written, multiple-choice examination.