Procedure
Effective Date
January 17, 2013
Chapter Name
Other
Chapter Number
10.4.P.1
Date of Last Revision
January 17, 2013
Title
Professional Certification Procedure
1.0 Purpose
This procedure describes the process for obtaining reimbursement of the cost of certification exams for obtaining
certifications, as described in 10.3 Professional Certification Policy
2.0 Governing Policy
Number/Document Name
Professional Certification Policy
Effective Date
3.0 Procedure
1.
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5.
Discuss obtaining certification with your supervisor. Your director will approve or deny the request based
upon the recommendations of your supervisor, and on the Professional Certification Policy.
If approved, the supervisor will provide written permission to participate. The approval document should
include a description of which certification is approved, the anticipated date of successful completion of
certification, and total cost for completion including all exams and the incentive payment. The written
approval should be maintained in the employee’s department file.
Prepare for the certification exam. Sign up, pay for and complete the certification exam.
Upon successful completion of the certification exam, complete reimbursement form. Attach receipt that
details cost of the exam and the date completed as well as proof of successful completion of the exam.
Supervisor will initiate reimbursement, once the form has been properly completed and signed.
If certification requires multiple exams, repeat steps 3.2 – 3.3 until certification is achieved.
4.0 Responsibility for Implementation
5.0 Definitions
Term
6.0 Revision History
Description
IT Procedure
Form Version 3.0
Definition
Approval Date
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