Preparing IT Professionals for Converged Network Solutions

  By Scott Schauer —

Schools that add Nortel technology solutions training to their curriculum not only will become more appealing to prospective students — they’ll also provide their current students with a competitive advantage as they prepare to enter the workforce. The initial course offering is VoIP, which is a building block of next-generation networks and a key to preparing students for emerging IT-related jobs.

The program has three key components: free courseware, specially priced lab bundles and certification. When combined, they offer students a relevant and rich learning experience.

NTSA VoIP courseware is the same material offered to IT professionals in Nortel classrooms. The content is developed based on industry requirements and in conjunction with subject-matter experts from the research and development sector and commercial sector.

Schools have the option to purchase a specially priced, award-winning Business Communications Manager VoIP communications lab to provide students a practical, hands-on experience.

Professional certification offers students a competitive advantage as they prepare to enter the workforce. Schools participating in the NTSA program have the opportunity to offer students Nortel certification exams either in the classroom or at Prometric testing centers around the globe.

Nortel Certification Value
Nortel understands the value certifications offer IT professionals — they are proof of an individual’s knowledge and skill to support technology solutions. Nortel Professional Certifications are developed in accordance with industry standards and recognized within the IT community as an authoritative measure of skills proficiency.
 
To learn more about the NTSA, visit www.nortel.com/academy. For additional information on Nortel certifications, visit www.nortel.com/certification.

Scott Schauer is director of Nortel Professional Certifications and the Nortel Technology Solutions Academy Program. He can be reached at editor@certmag.com.

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