Today's marketplace demands that employees be competitive and knowledgeable in convergence technology solutions.
With the rapidly changing landscape of convergence products, it is imperative to have a workforce that has foundational knowledge about convergence technologies, not just a specific manufacturer's products. TIA, official sponsor of the Convergence Technologies Professional (CTP) and Certified in Convergent Network Technologies (CCNT) industry standard certification programs, and VCampus Corporation, owner of key convergence and Web vendor-neutral technology certification programs, are offering a 20 percent discount for TIA member companies wanting to certify 10 or more employees for CTP and CCNT.
The training program is delivered using an instructor-led online format combined with independent study. The discounted program includes the entire suite of online, CD-ROM and PDF format training materials as well as exam vouchers. Member companies can also opt for on-site live instruction if 10 or more employees can meet at the member’s location.
For individual staff of TIA member companies, TIA and VCampus are also offering a 10 percent discount on all CTP and CCNT certification exams.
To receive either your TIA member corporate discount (20%) or the individual staff of a TIA member company discount (10%), please send an emal to membership@tiaonline.org. Please clarify if you are requesting the individual or corporate discount.
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Each certification program is designed to meet the needs of a different segment of the telecommunications industry.
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Certified in Convergence Network Technologies |
Convergence Technologies Professional |
The CCNT certificate program is a competency-based program covering a broad range of topics related to the integration of data, voice and video technologies. More than 45,000 individuals have earned their CCNT certificate validating the core knowledge required to sell and support convergence services. The CCNT certificate program is for network administrators and engineers, telecom sales professionals, engineers and consultants, and telecom and data communications instructors. CCNT is recommended as a prerequisite to CTP certification or vendor-specific certification programs. The CCNT exams validate entry-level knowledge in six areas:
An individual must pass all six competency exams, taken separately in an unproctored, open-book, online environment. |
The CTP certification is the only proven program designed to validate standards-based knowledge in today's convergence technologies. With more than 4,000 CTP-certified individuals worldwide, CTP certification continues to lead the way in workforce readiness and industry-approved learning development. The CTP certification is supported by a high-stakes (proctored) exam that validates that an individual has the core knowledge and skills required by equipment manufacturers, their channel partners, and end users to sell and service convergence technologies. The CTP exam validates professional-level (18–24 months) knowledge in three knowledge domains essential to the industry:
The CTP certification represents the development efforts of leading industry manufacturers worldwide, including Avaya, Inter-Tel and Toshiba. |
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