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Which sequence correctly describes the NIST learning continuum, with certification's place in it?

  1. Education, then training, then awareness, then professional certification, with each of the stages narrowing from the general toward the particular
  2. Training, then awareness, then certification, then education
  3. Awareness, then training, then education, with professional certification validating knowledge against a defined body of knowledge
  4. Certification, then awareness, then training, then education
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Answer: C. Awareness, then training, then education, with professional certification validating knowledge against a defined body of knowledge

NIST's learning continuum runs from awareness through training to education, with professionalisation integrating training, education and experience with an assessment mechanism, resulting in certification of a predefined level of competence.

Source: NIST SP 800-100 (NIST) — Sec. 4.2 Components

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