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Certification

Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

Certification Description
B-VoIP technicians are versed in telephone and Internet communications. They install, maintain and repair/replace voice, data and video over Internet Protocol equipment. They are capable of interconnecting B-VoIP equipment to local and wide area computer network systems. They are familiar with many acronyms used in the telecom industry. They are capable of performing cable installation, replacement/modernization and interconnection between different cable types and wireless equipment. They are knowledgeable in all the protocols being used for the telecommunications industry. They are capable of configuring and provisioning B-VoIP equipment and transmission media.

Certifying Organization
ETA International
http://www.eta-i.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Broadband-Voice over Internet Protocol Website

Certification Description
Cisco CCT Routing & Switching certification focuses on the skills required for onsite support and maintenance of Cisco routers, switches, and operating environments. Technicians in this area must be able to identify Cisco router and switch models, accessories, cabling, and interfaces; understand the Cisco IOS Software operating modes and identify commonly found software; and be able to use the Cisco Command Line Interface (CLI) to connect and service products.

Certifying Organization
Cisco Systems, Inc.
http://www.cisco.com

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

CCT Routing & Switching Certification Website

Certification Description
The AOTMP University Professional Certification program recognizes top industry professionals in enterprise telecom and IT, and serves as an outward symbol of understanding, commitment, and practice of industry best practices.

Certifying Organization
AOTMP
https://aotmp.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No

Certified Telecom Professional - Gold Website

Certification Description
The AOTMP University Professional Certification program recognizes top industry professionals in enterprise telecom and IT, and serves as an outward symbol of understanding, commitment, and practice of industry best practices.

Certifying Organization
AOTMP
https://aotmp.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No

Certified Telecom Professional - Master Website

Certification Description
The AOTMP University Professional Certification program recognizes top industry professionals in enterprise telecom and IT, and serves as an outward symbol of understanding, commitment, and practice of industry best practices.

Certifying Organization
AOTMP
https://aotmp.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No

Certified Telecom Professional - Platinum Website

Certification Description
The AOTMP University Professional Certification program recognizes top industry professionals in enterprise telecom and IT, and serves as an outward symbol of understanding, commitment, and practice of industry best practices.

Certifying Organization
AOTMP
https://aotmp.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No

Certified Telecom Professional - Silver Website

Certification Description
For network video engineers, collaboration engineers, IP telephony and IP network engineers who want to develop and advance their collaboration and video skills in line with the convergence of voice, video, data and mobile applications, the Cisco CCNA Collaboration certification is a job-role focused training and certification program. It will allow you to maximize your investment in your education, and increase your professional value by giving you the skills to help your IT organization meet increased business demands resulting from these technology transitions.

Certifying Organization
Cisco Systems, Inc.
http://www.cisco.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Cisco CCNA Collaboration Certification Website

Certification Description
The Cisco Video Network Specialist program enables traditional analog audio-visual professionals to extend their careers into the growing Video-over-IP network job role. Professionals, who need Video-over-IP knowledge and skills, can benefit from Cisco's expertise in the field.

Certifying Organization
Cisco Systems, Inc.
http://www.cisco.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years

Cisco Video Network Specialist Website

Certification Description
This exam is designed for candidates who have a minimum of three years of experience managing Exchange servers and who are responsible for the Exchange messaging environment in an enterprise environment. They are senior administrators who act as the technical lead over a team of administrators. These candidates are a third level of support between the Exchange Recipient Administrator and the Exchange Server Administrator.

Certifying Organization
Microsoft Corporation
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Website

Certification Description
The SCTE Digital Video Engineering Professional (DVEP) certifies knowledge in the engineering aspects of digital media (which includes video, audio, interactive services, and associated data) systems as deployed in the Cable Telecommunications Industry. The scope of this credential includes the design, analysis, testing, integration, deployment considerations, and troubleshooting of a variety of digital media systems from the head end to the customer premises.

Certifying Organization
Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers
http://www.scte.org/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Digital Video Engineering Professional Website

Certification Description
A Fiber Optic Technician has a full understanding of inside plant optical fiber, connector, and splice performance characteristics as described in TIA-568C and can use these performance characteristics to create a worst case power budget for a fiber optic cable plant. An FOT can proficiently perform optical loss testing as described in TIA/EIA-526-14A and perform connector endface evaluation as described in TIA-455-57B. Using an OTDR an FOT can effectively locate faults in a fiber optic cable, mated connector pair, or splice as well as evaluate optical fiber performance, mated connector pair performance, or splice performance for compliance with TIA-568C.

Certifying Organization
ETA International
http://www.eta-i.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Fiber Optics Technician Website

Certification Description
This advanced level certification is intended for system administrators (and system integrators, infrastructure architects, application architects and solutions architects) who perform the installation, configuration and day-to-day administration tasks associated with ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of an IBM Sametime 9.0 and a WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment and Liberty Profile environment.

Certifying Organization
IBM Corporation
https://www.ibm.com/us-en/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

IBM Certified Advanced System Administrator - Sametime 9.0 Website

Certification Description
An IBM Certified Deployment Professional - SmartCloud Control Desk V7.5 Change, Configuration, Release Management is an individual who has demonstrated the ability to implement and support an IBM SmartCloud Control Desk V7.5 Change, Configuration, Release Management solution. It is expected that this person is able to perform the tasks independently, and in some situations, take leadership and provide mentoring to peers.

Certifying Organization
IBM Corporation
https://www.ibm.com/us-en/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

IBM Certified Deployment Professional - SmartCloud Control Desk V7.5 Change Configuration Release Ma Website

Certification Description
An IBM Certified Deployment Professional - SmartCloud Control Desk V7.5 Service Request Management is a technical professional responsible for configuring service request management for an IBM SmartCloud Control Desk solution.

Certifying Organization
IBM Corporation
https://www.ibm.com/us-en/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

IBM Certified Deployment Professional - SmartCloud Control Desk V7.5 Service Request Management Website

Certification Description
An IBM Certified Solution Advisor - SmartCloud Control Desk V1 professional determines business critical issues within a customer environment and identifies the appropriate IBM SmartCloud Control Desk solution. This person is able to perform hardware and software solutions analysis and recommend high-level IBM Tivoli design scenarios and the basics of implementation. The role and responsibilities also include architecting, documenting, and presenting a solution that fits the business needs and integrates with existing systems.

Certifying Organization
IBM Corporation
https://www.ibm.com/us-en/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

IBM Certified Solution Advisor - SmartCloud Control Desk V1 Website

Certification Description
This intermediate-level certification is intended for system administrators who perform the installation, configuration and day-to-day administration tasks associated with ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of an IBM Sametime 9.0 environment.

Certifying Organization
IBM Corporation
https://www.ibm.com/us-en/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

IBM Certified System Administrator - Sametime 9.0 Website

Certification Description
The SCTE Internet Protocol Engineering Professional (IPEP) certifies knowledge in the engineering aspects of Internet Protocol systems as deployed in the Cable Telecommunications Industry. The scope of this certification includes the design, analysis, testing, integration, deployment considerations and troubleshooting of a variety of IP systems.

Certifying Organization
Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers
http://www.scte.org/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Internet Protocol Engineering Professional Website

Certification Description
BICSI ITS Installer 2, Optical Fiber candidates are tested on their ability to understand and apply a comprehensive collection of installation-specific information.

Certifying Organization
Building Industry Consulting Service International
https://www.bicsi.org/Default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

ITS Installer 2, Optical Fiber Website

Certification Description
Telecommunications certification is applicable to professionals involved in the science and practice of communications by electromagnetic means. Telecommunications is defined as the science and technology of communication (as opposed to processing of information) at a distance by electronic transmission of impulses, such as by telegraph, cable, telephone, radio, or television.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc.
http://inarte.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Junior Telecommunications Engineer Website

Certification Description
Telecommunications is the science and technology of communication (as opposed to processing of information) at a distance by electronic transmission of impulses, such as by telegraph, cable, telephone, radio, or television. The iNARTE Telecommunication certification pertains to professionals involved in the science and practice of communications by electromagnetic means.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc.
http://inarte.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Junior Telecommunications Technician Website

Certification Description
Telecommunications certification is applicable to professionals involved in the science and practice of communications by electromagnetic means. Telecommunications is defined as the science and technology of communication (as opposed to processing of information) at a distance by electronic transmission of impulses, such as by telegraph, cable, telephone, radio, or television.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc.
http://inarte.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Master Telecommunications Engineer Website

Certification Description
Candidates for this exam are IT consultants or telecommunications professionals who provide product support services for unified communications solutions. Candidates should be able to translate a support call, resolve the issue, and produce a knowledge base article for future support references.

Certifying Organization
Microsoft Corporation
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Microsoft Lync 2013 Depth Support Engineer Website

Certification Description
The NRS I certification is the starting point for the Nokia Service Routing Certification (SRC) Program designed for students with little knowledge of IP and data networking. NRS I training provides fundamental knowledge in IP addressing, TCP/IP, Ethernet, and internet routing protocols. The NRS I certification establishes a solid, base foundation in IP technology and prepares individuals to advance further in the program with additional courses and/or certifications.

Certifying Organization
Nokia
https://networks.nokia.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Nokia Network Routing Specialist I Website

Certification Description
The Nokia Network Routing Specialist II (NRS II) certification builds on the foundational knowledge established in the NRS I certification. The goal of NRS II training is to provide students with a strong foundation in the core aspects of Nokia service routing including the Internet Routing Protocol (IRP), IP/MPLS networks, and implementing Nokia layer 2 and layer 3 services.

Certifying Organization
Nokia
https://networks.nokia.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Nokia Network Routing Specialist II Website

Certification Description
Information transport systems (ITS) professionals pursuing excellence within the industry should consider becoming a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD). Those awarded with the RCDD designation have demonstrated their knowledge in the design, implementation and integration of information transport systems and related infrastructure.

Certifying Organization
Building Industry Consulting Service International
https://www.bicsi.org/Default.aspx

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Registered Communications Distribution Designer Website

Certification Description
BICSI telecommunications project management courses serve as a career path for those seeking advanced knowledge in this area. Telecommunication project managers, project coordinators, lead technicians, project team leaders or individuals seeking new career paths in this rapidly growing field are encouraged to earn this credential.

Certifying Organization
Building Industry Consulting Service International
https://www.bicsi.org/Default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Registered Telecommunications Project Manager Website

Certification Description
Telecommunications certification is applicable to professionals involved in the science and practice of communications by electromagnetic means. Telecommunications is defined as the science and technology of communication (as opposed to processing of information) at a distance by electronic transmission of impulses, such as by telegraph, cable, telephone, radio, or television.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc.
http://inarte.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Senior Telecommunications Engineer Website

Certification Description
Telecommunications certification is applicable to professionals involved in the science and practice of communications by electromagnetic means. Telecommunications is defined as the science and technology of communication (as opposed to processing of information) at a distance by electronic transmission of impulses, such as by telegraph, cable, telephone, radio, or television.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc.
http://inarte.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Senior Telecommunications Technician Website

Certification Description
The Wireless Network Technician is a network professional who is expected to obtain knowledge of the operation and maintenance of wireless networking concepts, RF and IR propagation and modulation technologies, which are applicable to all the various specialty areas of the wireless networking industry. Once the WNT has acquired these skills and knowledge, the technician will be able to enter employment in any part of the networking industry. With minimal training in areas unique to the specific products, the WNT should become a productivemember of computer industry workforce.

Certifying Organization
ETA International
http://www.eta-i.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Wireless Networking Technician Website

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