Ciena Corp. has announced what it calls the industry’s first Carrier Ethernet certification program focused solely on Carrier Ethernet technology, as opposed to specific vendors or products.
Carrier Ethernet is the first of multiple training and certification programs that will be offered by Ciena Learning Solutions, the company’s new group focused on the technology certification and continuing education market. Courses are offered in traditional classrooms, online and on-site at customer locations through an international network of partner educational institutions.
Ciena Learning Solutions has established multiple partnerships to expand the reach of its technology certification program. Global Corporate College (GCC) is an association of more than 100 colleges and universities worldwide that has partnered with Ciena to offer the new Carrier Ethernet Certification Program in select markets through its member schools. Through the affiliation with GCC, member schools get access to standardized, vendor-independent courses on advanced Carrier Ethernet technologies to address the growing market demand for knowledgeable professionals to design, build and manage next generation networks. In addition, IEEE, the world’s leading professional association for the advancement of technology, has named Ciena Learning Solutions an IEEE Education Partner, an important resource for IEEE members. Ciena Learning Solutions partnered with NIIT, a leading global talent development organization, to develop the certification program.
To address the needs of beginners to skilled professionals, the Carrier Ethernet Certification Program is led by Ciena Carrier Ethernet experts and is available in four tiers, with each requiring completion of the previous course as a prerequisite:
- Carrier Ethernet Associate – students gain a firm foundation in Carrier Ethernet standards, terminology, concepts and applications. This course is designed for people in or entering sales, general management and executive positions and is the foundation for all subsequent programs.
- Carrier Ethernet Professional – in a lab-based environment, students gain skills and knowledge required to configure and troubleshoot Carrier Ethernet networks. This course is designed for customer service technicians, deployment engineers and technical support engineers.
- Carrier Ethernet Consultant – using case studies, students develop analytical skills required to design Carrier Ethernet solutions for real-world applications. This course is designed for systems engineers, network planners and advanced technical support engineers.
- Carrier Ethernet Expert – students analyze and propose solutions for high-level Carrier Ethernet service provider issues. This course is designed for network architects and design engineers.
