Symantec expands product certification programme
ConvergenceAsia staff
23/07/2008

Security, storage and systems management solutions provider Symantec has announced the Symantec Certification Program, which combines technical credentials for Symantec data protection, high availability and security into a single programme that covers the company’s broad product portfolio.

Offered through Symantec Education Services, this formal certification programme enables IT professionals to strengthen their professional development and enhance their careers by earning technical credentials for Symantec products.

Symantec Education Services provides technical training, IT best practices education, and custom learning services that help organisations get the most from their investment in Symantec software and their IT functions.

Symantec’s Certification programme introduces new certification exams, a consistent set of exam preparation materials for all certification paths and an online Certification Forum to facilitate collaboration among certification candidates and certified professionals.

Additionally, by providing a unified certification programme that spans Symantec’s entire portfolio of solutions, Symantec now offers IT professionals a streamlined and consistent framework for earning credentials that verify their competence in Symantec data protection, high availability and security technologies.

Said Lee Futch, group product manager, Symantec, “Certifications are an important step for organisations looking to maintain a talented IT team with high-calibre credentials and technical knowledge needed to solve complex IT issues and avoid system downtime that could result in loss of business. At the same time, IT staffers can leverage these credentials to advance their career and distinguish themselves among their peers in the industry.”

Although certification exams may vary in complexity and depth, all exams cover core product elements, measuring technical knowledge against factors such as installation, configuration, product administration and day-to-day maintenance. Exams are computer-based and delivered at the more than 4,000 secure, standardised and geographically dispersed Prometric testing centres located in more than 135 countries worldwide.

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