| Supporting Materials
Today's higher education community is using the Internet to attract new students, develop new revenue streams, and streamline business processes.
Information technology is becoming a vital part of every higher education institution's infrastructure, spurring changes in instruction, research, and administration.
While higher education enrollment is increasing steadily, educators face mounting budgetary and competitive pressures.
Many of these certifications enjoy absolutely universal third-party support from practice test vendors, study guide and exam cram publishers, plus a plethora of Web sites, reports and exam intelligence, and analyses in magazines like this one.
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| IT Certifications |
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| Apple Computer |
Offer high-quality training on Apple products and technologies worldwide
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| Certify.com |
Offers a downloadable product called Exam Essentials. Their site also has a very thorough and current overview of what can be expected on the new A+ exams.
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| (CWNP) |
Certified Wireless Network Professional Wireless Lan Training & Certification.
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| Cisco |
The widely respected Cisco Career Certifications
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| CompTIA |
Recognized industry standards for foundation-level information technology (IT) skills.
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| Check Point Certification Information |
The Check Point Certified Professional Program provides students with the necessary skills to maximize their company's investment in Check Point based network security solutions.
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| Citrix MetaFrame 1.8 Administration |
This course provides delegates with a technical understanding of Windows Terminal Services (Terminal Server 4.0 / Windows 2000 Server) and Citrix MetaFrame 1.8 by means of demonstrations and practical hands-on sessions.
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| CIW Professional |
The CIW Professional level is the next step towards the Master level designation. Once the foundation exam is passed, you will hold this certification when you have passed one other CIW exam and until you reach the Master level.
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| CIW Master Certification |
The Master level certification is acheived after completing the training and passing the exams required for one of four Master tracks: Master Designer, Master Administrator, Master Enterprise Developer, Master Web Site Manager, and Security Analyst.
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| CompTIA |
The official site. Has information about their certification programs, membership, and e-commerce services.
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| (ISC)2 CISSP |
Developed domain-specific online training courses, to be released over the next 12 months.
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| IBM |
Information and resources on how to get IBM certified. Professional Certification Program from IBM
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| java.sun.com |
Products & Technologies Java Technology. |
| Linux & Open-Source Training |
Today it is clear that Linux is a major operating system, which most CIO's consider as an option for deploying in their organizations.
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| Linux.CertifiedProgrammer.com |
There are 3 main certification bodies, each of which has their own ideas on what knowledge is needed to become "certified".
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| LPI, Linux Professional Institue |
LPI certification is developed from within the Linux community, by your peers, and gives you the opportunity to help develop the certification standards and exams.
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| Microsoft |
No one can argue that Microsoft enjoys the best support in the aftermarket.
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| Novell |
Strong in-house training materials
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| Oracle |
Getting certified with Oracle
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| Start Your IT Career with MCDST |
The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification proves you can troubleshoot Microsoft Windows® desktop environments. Read the FAQ, take an assessment, and find out how you can become certified and save 20 percent.
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| Sun Microsystems |
Learn what you need to know for Sun certification.
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| SAIR/GNU Linux Certified Administrator |
There are four examinations: Installation & Configuration 101, System Administration 102, Networking 103, and Security, Ethics and Privacy 104.
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| American Sun Educational Services Training Web Site |
Sun Educational Services provides technical Java, Solaris, Network Administration, Security.
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| Java Technology Links |
Java Technology Links |
| Nortel Networks Training & Certification Program |
Global information for Nortel Networks including classroom training, blended learning offerings, distance learning, certification, online documentation services, and product bulletins.
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| Novell Certification Training |
Certification Training for CNE, CNA, and NCIP. Free courses are also available. |
| Novell Professional Certifications |
Official site providing program, resources and directory of authorized and vendor-neutral product training.
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New Programs or Certification (Most are still relatively new to the IT certification scene.) |
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| Apple Certified Technician for Pro Products |
The self-paced courses allow the end-user to learn at their own pace |
| CWNP Program |
The CWNP Program is accepted by industry leaders as the highest quality wireless certification program available for wireless LAN networks.
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| Dell Certified Enterprise Engineer (DCEE) |
The Dell Certification Program helps maximize the value of your IT
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| EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) |
International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants
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| HP's Revamped Certification Program |
The HP Certified Professional program is a world-class certification program
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| (ISC)2 Associate Program |
This program lets individuals who don't yet meet experience requirements pass the CISSP exam, then qualify when experience criteria are satisfied
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| ISACA's CISM |
CISM is designed to provide executive management with assurance that those earning the designation have the required knowledge and ability to provide effective security management and consulting.
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| Novell Certified Linux Engineer (CLE) |
Novell has ported eGuide, iFolder, NMAS, DirXML, ZENworks for Servers and eDirectory to the Linux platform and they are all available today.
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| Sun Business Component Developer |
Certification consists of one exam and requires Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform (any edition) status. |
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