Talk the talk

Craig Bewley, managing director of Prodigy, talks to David Clerkin.

You distribute certification programs for users of computer software. What does certification involve?

Certification is the benchmark by which people's computer skills can be measured. The words "proficient" or "competent" are very difficult for employers to determine, as they vary from person to person. Certification therefore is the proof that somebody has achieved certain skills. Microsoft Office Specialist and IC3 certification are industry-required standards that are recognised around the world. Prodigy distributes the software that enables people to achieve these certifications.