Other Major Network Certifications

Other Major Certifications

• Nortel Networks Certified Design Specialist (NNCDS)
• Nortel Networks Certified Support Specialist (NNCSS)
• Nortel Networks Certified Design Expert (NNCDE)
• Nortel Networks Certified Support Expert (NNCSE)
• Nortel Networks Certified Architect (NNCA)
• Enterasys Specialist (ES)
• Enterasys Systems Engineer (ESE)
• Enterasys Security Systems Engineer (ESSE)
• Enterasys Certified Internetworking Engineer (ECIE)
• Certified Novell Administrator : CAN
• Certified Novell Engineer : CNE

Types of Computer Certifications

CompTIA: A+ Certification

This is an entry level certification designed to provide competence across popular vendors like IBM, HP, Intel and Microsoft. It is a test of overall knowledge in hardware and operating systems. The skills are installation, configuring, fixing, upgrading and troubleshooting personal computers.

CompTIA: Network+

This certification is vendor neutral credential for networking hardware and architecture

CompTIA: i-Net+

It is foundation Level competency in Internet, Intranet, Extranet technologies. It covers security and web site creation as well.

Types of Computer Certifications (CISCO)

Cisco Certified Network Associate: CCNA

This Cisco Certification deals with LAN/WAN and related services of 100 nodes or less.

Cisco Certified Design Associate: CCDA

This Cisco Certification involves routing and switched Network infrastructures.

Cisco Certified Security Professional: CCSP

Cisco Certification that deals with security in VPN and integrated network security

Cisco Certified: CCNP

Cisco Certification for network and system administrators for LAN/WAN

Cisco Certified Internet work Professional: CCIP

Complete knowledge of IP technologies. Deals with BGP and MPLS as well

Cisco Certified Design Professional: CCDP

Cisco Certification for advanced Networking concepts in routing and switching for LAN’s/WAN’s

Cisco Certified Voice Professional: CCVP

IP telephony Network is the scope of this Cisco Certification.

Cisco Certified InterNet work Expert: CCIE

An expert in routing switching, communication, security and voice over network

Cisco’s: Wireless LAN certifications

This covers design, deployment and maintenance of wireless networks

• Cisco Wireless LAN Design Specialist
• Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist
• Cisco Wireless LAN Sales Specialist

Types of Computer Certifications (Microsoft)

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: MCSE

This is a Microsoft certification for design and maintenance Microsoft based Operating systems. MCSE certification is specific to network operating systems like MCSE 2000 is for Windows 2000 and MCSE 2003 for MS server 2003

Microsoft Certified System Administrator: MCSA

This credential is for administration of Windows 2000, windows server 2003 networks and trouble shooting.

Types of Computer Certifications

Certified Wireless Networking Expert (CWNE)

This credential is for advanced skills in wireless LAN’s

Sun Certified Systems Administrator: SCSA

Its credentials are for UNIX and Sun Solaris operating system environment.

Sun Certified Network Administrator: SCNA

This is related to the Sun Solaris Operating System Environment and is an advanced level certification after having completed SCSA

MCP

MCP

Exhibit expertise in any particular Microsoft product. It is helpful for other certifications.

MCDST

MCDST

Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (Two core exams) gets the credential for supporting and troubleshooting Desktop environments running Microsoft Windows.

MCSA

MCSA

Microsoft Certified Systems Administration (Three core exams, one elective exam). Candidates with MCSA certification are able to implement, manage and troubleshoot Windows 2000/Windows Server 2003/Windows .NET server.

MCSE

MCSE

Microsoft Certified System Engineer (Five core exams and two elective exams. MCSE certification core exams are four operating system exams and one design exam) gets a credential for analysis, design and infrastructure for business solutions based on Windows 2000/Windows Server 2003.

MCSD

MCSD

Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (Three core exams, one elective exam) is for professionals who design and develop custom business solutions with Microsoft development tools, technologies and platforms.

MCAD

MCAD

Microsoft Certified Application Developer (Two core exams, one elective exam.) is for professional developers who build applications using Microsoft tools and technologies.

MCDBA

MCDBA

Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (Three core exams, one elective exam) is for professionals who implement and administer Microsoft SQL Server databases.

MOS: Microsoft Office Specialist

MOS: Microsoft Office Specialist

• Master certification (Three required exams and one elective exam.)
• Expert certification (one Expert exam)
• Specialist certification (one Specialist exam)
• This is for Microsoft Office Suite of business applications. Certifications increase your ability to use advanced functionality of Microsoft office.

MCT

MCT

• Microsoft Certified Trainer
• Must be MCSE, MCSD or MCDBA certified.
• Requires application process and continuing education credits (CEC)
• This is for those already in the training career or looking for a career in training.

MCLC

MCLC

Microsoft Certified Learning Consultant is a demonstration of expertise within the Microsoft training community. Competencies are assessment, design, development, and evaluation. MCLC certification is for those MCT’s whose role has grown to frequent consultations with customers.

MCTS

MCTS

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist involves credentials in specific technologies like

• .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications (Two Exams Required)
• .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications (Two Exams Required)
• .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications (Two Exams Required)
• SQL Server 2005 (One Exam Required)
• BizTalk Server 2006 (One Exam Required)
• It involves building, troubleshooting and debugging

MCITP

MCITP

Microsoft Certified IT Professional certifications (Two Exams Required) has three specific areas

• IT Professional: Database Developer
• IT Professional: Database Administrator
• IT Professional: Business Intelligence Developer
• These certifications distinguish your professionalism in development, administration and business intelligence.

MCPD

MCPD

Microsoft Certified Professional Developer

• Professional Developer: Web Developer (One Exam + MCTS Prerequisite)
• Professional Developer: Windows Developer (One Exam + MCTS Prerequisite)
• Professional Developer: Enterprise Applications Developer (One Exam + Four MCTS Prerequisite Exams)
• It involves Windows application developer, Web Application Developer and Enterprise application Developer. Usually it is on the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

MCA

MCA

Microsoft Certified Architect Program is for practicing solutions architects and infrastructure architects. This is still in beta stage and will be available in the first half of 2006 look up Microsoft web site for further details

http://www.microsoft.com/architecture/default.aspx?pid=share.certification&abver=FEEB2E89-4412-4C58-A7F8-9B2CA0E0BDAC

Many different Microsoft certifications can help you but the best way to advance your career is a focused method of attain the right skills. The primary attention should be on immediate goals and your present job.

Your Job and Microsoft Certification Options

Office Manager/Executive Assistant/Technical Writer

Job Profile: Depending on the office requirement

• MOS-Microsoft Office Specialist
• MCP-Microsoft Certified Professional (specialization in track)

Your Job and Microsoft Certification Options

Trainer

Job Profile: If you are holding this you are also required to hold additional certifications in particular track.

• MCT-Microsoft certified Trainer (in addition to MCSE,MSCD,MCDBA)
• CEC-Continuing Education Credits
• MCLC: Microsoft Certified Learning Consultant

Your Job and Microsoft Certification Options

Network Administrator

Job Profile: Analysis, design and implementation of infrastructures.

• MCSE- Microsoft Certified systems Engineer

Your Job and Microsoft Certification Options

Technical Consultant

Job Profile: Expert in application Lifecycle, Design and development using Microsoft development tools technologies and platforms, Analysis, design and implementation of infrastructures along with managing and trouble shooting.

• MCP-Microsoft Certified profession in a particular specialization
• MCSD-Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer
• MCSA- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
• MCSE-Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
• MCLC: Microsoft Certified Learning Consultant

Your Job and Microsoft Certification Options

Web Application Developers/Internet Developers

Job profile: Application lifecycle development tools and

• MCPD - The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer
• MCP – Microsoft Certified Professional

Your Job and Microsoft Certification Options

Database Analyst/ Administrator

Job Profile: Implementation and Administration

• MCDBA-Microsoft Certified Database Administrator
• MCITP: Microsoft Certified IT Professional

Your Job and Microsoft Certification Options

Software Engineer

Job profile: Application lifecycle development tools and technologies on various platforms, Analysis, design and implementation of infrastructure is an added advantage

• MCSD-Microsoft Certified Solution Developer
• MCSE-Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

Your Job and Microsoft Certification Options

Systems Analyst

Job Profile: Application lifecycle right from development to maintenance. May also have to do analysis, design, testing and maintenance

• MCAD- Microsoft Certified Application Developer
• MCSD- Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer.

Your Job and Microsoft Certification Options

IT Business Analyst

Job Profile: Knowledge in office products, Analysis, design, development, testing and maintenance of the said product.

• MOS-Microsoft Office Specialist
• MCP-Microsoft Certified Professional
• MCSD- Microsoft Certified Solution Developer

Your Job and Microsoft Certification Options

Systems Engineer/Network Engineer

Job Profile: Analysis, design, implementation of infrastructures, maintenance and troubleshooting

• MCSE-Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
• MCSA-Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

Your Job and Microsoft Certification Options

Software Application Developer

Job Profile: Application lifecycle development, maintenance, analysis, testing and design.

• MCAD - Microsoft Certified Application Developer
• MCSD - Microsoft Certified Solution Developer
• MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional
• MCITP - Microsoft Certified IT Professional
• MCPD - Microsoft Certified Professional Developer

Why Need Network Certification?

Why do you need a Certification?

This is an oft asked question on which debates rage in the industry. Many feel it is a way of Microsoft increasing its monopoly, increasing its revenues and patronizing its software. Whatever be the argument industry has recognized some of its certifications MCSE and MCSA have taken off like wild fire and is recognized as a standard and an alternative industry has arisen in helping you pass these exams.

• Certification serves as a skills assessment to the employer for your proficiency in a given area of knowledge.
• Certification helps you advance your career
• Certification helps you retain your job in a fast changing IT workplace.
• Certification helps corporate as well when they outsource jobs to consultants and specialist as certification gives them the satisfaction that the job will be well done.

In this our endeavor to help you in determining the certification you ought to take to be relevant in the industry we have compiled a short list in job profiles and the certifications that can advance your career.