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Level 1: Technical Specialist- able to perform as a contributing Technical Specialist with assistance/supervision, with a wide range of appropriate skills -
Level 2: Master Certified Technical Specialist - able to perform independently as lead specialist, and take responsibility for delivery of solutions -
Level 3: Distinguished Technical Specialist - delivering leadership, scope, depth and breadth of impact
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Via Direct Certification: Application is made directly to The Open Group. The Direct route is available to individual practitioners, as well as to Technical Specialist working in companies or organizations that do not have an Accredited Certification Program. -
Via Accredited Certification Programs (ACPs): Technical Specialist(s) applying for certification via an ACP must be employees of the accredited organization. Application is made through the ACP.