Career Details

Network Technology Associate

Description

The Network Technology Associate Certification proves your mastery of the basics of networking and prepares you for further study in the specialty of your choosing.

Certifying Organization

Certified Internet Web Professionals

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Professional Technical Trainer

Certifying Organization

ITrain, International Association of Information Technology Trainers

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

IBM Certified System Administrator - WebSphere Application Server, Network Deployment V6.1

Certifying Organization

IBM Corporation

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

Novell Academic Instructor

Certifying Organization

OpenText

Type

D - Product/Equipment

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