Novell Training Classes and Certification


If you are looking for a way to learn about Linux, NetWare, or any other Novell service or product, in a classroom setting, Novell Training offers a variety of options with hands-on labs and knowledgeable instructors. As a pioneer of IT training and certification, Novell has a broad range of training opportunities available. For the most current information on Novell Training courses, certifications and materials, visit the Novell Training website:

http://www.novell.com/training/

Novell classes are taught at more than a thousand Novell Training Service Partners (NTSPs) throughout the world. They are also taught at more than 100 NATPs (Novell Academic Training Partners), which are universities and colleges that teach these courses.

Certification courses offer an excellent way to get some direct, hands-on training in just a few days. Classes are also available in Computer-Based Training (CBT) form, in case you'd rather work through the material at your own pace, on your own workstation, than attend a class.

These classes also help prepare you if you want to become certified as a CNE, signifying that you are a Novell professional.

The Novell CNE program provides a way to ensure that networking professionals meet the necessary criteria to adequately install and manage NetWare networks. To achieve CNE status, you take a series of exams on different aspects of NetWare. In many cases, you might want to take the classes Novell offers through its NTSPs to prepare for the exams, but the classes aren't required.

The classes and exams you take depend somewhat on the level of certification you want to achieve. Although certain core exams are required for all levels, you can also take additional electives to achieve the certification and specialization you want.

The following levels of certification are available:

  • CNA (Certified Novell Administrator) This certification is the most basic level. It prepares you to manage your own NetWare network. It does not delve into the more complex and technical aspects of NetWare. If you are relatively new to NetWare, the class offered for this certification is highly recommended.

  • CNE (Certified Novell Engineer) This certification level ensures that you can adequately install, manage, and support NetWare networks. While pursuing your CNE certification, you "declare a major," meaning that you choose to specialize in a particular Novell product family. For example, you can become a NetWare 6 CNE or a GroupWise CNE. There are several exams (and corresponding classes) involved in achieving this level of certification.

  • Master CNE This certification level allows you to go beyond CNE certification. To get a Master CNE, you declare a "graduate major." You will delve deeper into the integration- and solution-oriented aspects of running a network than you would at the CNE level.

  • CNI (Certified Novell Instructor) CNIs are authorized to teach NetWare classes through NTSPs. The tests and classes specific to this level ensure that the individual taking them will be able to adequately teach others how to install and manage NetWare.

  • Certified Linux Professional This certification is geared toward IT experts interested in administrating SUSE Linux networks. This is a comprehensive course covering a wide range of Linux concepts. Obtaining this certification requires the successful completion of a hands-on scenario based exam.

  • Certified Linux Engineer This certification is an advanced certification for Linux administrators running Novell services under SUSE Linux. This certification requires the successful completion of a hands-on scenario based exam.

  • Certified Directory Engineer An elite Novell training program for IT experts using directory-enabled solutions.

  • Specialist Certificates These one-course, one-test certificates provide you with the solution-focused training you need to implement Novell products and solutions.

CNEs and Master CNEs qualify for membership in the Network Professional Association (NPA), which is explained later in this appendix.

Novell also offers extensive education courses and certifications based on SUSE Linux. These Linux-specific offerings are all outlined in Appendix A, "The Most Essential Linux Commands."

For more information about Novell Training certifications, classes, and programs, visit the website at

http://www.novell.com/training/

Numerous organizations also provide classes and seminars on Novell products. Some of these unauthorized classes are quite good. Others are probably of lower quality because Novell does not have any control over their course content or instructor qualifications. If you choose an unauthorized provider for your Novell classes, try to talk to others who have taken a class from the provider before, so you'll have a better idea of how good the class is.



    NovellR Open Enterprise Server Administrator's Handbook SUSE LINUX Edition
    Novell Open Enterprise Server Administrators Handbook, SUSE LINUX Edition
    ISBN: 067232749X
    EAN: 2147483647
    Year: 2005
    Pages: 178

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