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Organizations need individuals with cloud skills to help transform their business. AWS Training and Certification helps build and validate learner skills so they can get more out of the cloud. Content is created by experts at AWS and updated regularly so users can keep their cloud skills fresh. With classroom training, users can learn best practices from an expert instructor. Whether just starting out, building on existing IT skills, or sharpening cloud knowledge, AWS Training and Certification can help learners be more effective and do more in the cloud.

Becoming AWS Certified validates learners AWS Cloud skills and enhances credibility with an industry-recognized credential. Once AWS Certified, customers are eligible for perks that help show off achievements and keep learning including digital badges, exam discounts, event recognition, and gain access to AWS Certified community network.

The learning journey for anyone new to AWS will be the Cloud Practitioner course and for an experienced Cloud practitioner it would be the AWS Architect course.

AWS Certifications are valid for three years. To maintain your AWS Certified status, they require you to periodically demonstrate your continued expertise though a process called recertification. Recertification helps strengthen the overall value of your AWS Certification and shows individuals and employers that your credential covers the latest AWS knowledge, skills, and best practices.

If you fail an exam, you must wait 14 days before you are eligible to retake the exam. There is no limit on exam attempts. However, you must pay the full registration fee for each exam attempt. Once you have passed an exam, you will not be able to retake the same exam for two years. If the exam has been updated with a new exam guide and exam series code, you will be eligible to take the new exam version.

CertNexus understands that the success of an organization depends upon all its people. We build certifications and micro-credentials for your entire staff, encompassing three essential concepts: The THINK level credentials empower decision-makers, executives, and project managers to lead, design, and put emerging technology into practice. The BUILD level certifications expand IT and development professionals’ skills to create and implement innovative solutions. The SECURE level certifications extend IT and cybersecurity professionals’ competencies to protect your investments

The value of certifications and micro-credentials to companies and individuals are increasing as the pace of technology quickens. Certifications help employers identify prospective new hires, evaluate job performance, and invest in sta by directing professional development opportunities. For an individual, it provides assurance that they have the competency to be successful with the latest technologies, demonstrates that they are committed to their profession, and assists in receiving coveted projects. With micro-credentials, organizations can now ensure that business leaders and project managers have the necessary knowledge to lead projects and make informed decisions. Whether providing introductory information, a deeper dive in a specialized area, or compliance training, micro-credentials are right-sized for the need, validating focused knowledge.

CertNexus’s BUILD and SECURE certifications offered via Pearson VUE focus on providing certifications specifically for IT professionals within emerging technology. These products have been developed to meet the growing demand for skills validation and personal growth, and are designed to ultimately narrow the widening skills gap within cybersecurity, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Getting certified today brings measurable rewards in the future and opens further professional opportunities.

CertNexus certifications are valid for a term of 3 years from the time the certification is granted.

All CertNexus certification exams are subject to recertification requirements for candidates to maintain their certified status. The recertification requirements will vary from exam to exam, but in general, exams are valid for 3 years from the time of original issuance, and candidates must complete all recertification requirements to maintain a valid certification. Recertification options will vary from exam to exam but may include retaking the most current version of the exam, enrolling in a Continuing Education (CE) program for the certification, or a choice between the two.

Any candidates who do not pass a CertNexus certification exam on the first attempt are eligible for one free retake after 30 calendar days from the time they took the initial exam. All CertNexus certification exam vouchers include one free retake. Candidates must purchase another voucher for any subsequent attempts beyond the first free retake.

Check Point certifications are structured around comprehensive job models for administration, engineering (Expert), and advanced systems (Security Master). Certifications include: CCSA R81.10 Check Point Certified Security Administrator R81.10 Exam 156-215.80, CCSE R81.10 Check Point Certified Security Expert R81.10 Exam 156-315.80

Option 1 - You may extend the CCSA certification while the certification is still valid by passing an Infinity Specialist Accreditation exam for a 1-year extension (You may do this 2 times with a valid CCSA). Option 2 - You may proceed to the CCSE to continue in the certification path. This will not extend the CCSA. Option 3 - You may retake and pass the CCSA exam for another 2-year extension.

No the prerequisite needs to be satisfied before achieving the higher certification. The CCSA certification is the prerequisite to the CCSE.

No, since R81.10 is a different product version with several newer features only the R81.10 CCSA is a satisfactory prerequisite the R81.10 CCSE.

Certifications expire after 24 months. Certifications, like security, must be kept current to be truly effective - which is why we strongly encourage you to constantly refresh and keep your certification current

In our current economic climate, MIE realized that the current market-related pricing for Cisco training in the country is sadly not financially accessible for most self-sponsoring individuals in their vocational pursuits, or for the SMMEs and medium to large enterprises that are on a tight training budget to train, enable or to transform capabilities to achieve or maintain Cisco certifications as part of their Cisco channel partner requirements. Our Cisco offering is “independent of channel”, meaning that MIE is not required to subscribe to high input costs as defined by the technology vendor. As a result, MIE is in a unique position to offer our ecosystem of Cisco channel partners and end customers with world-class Cisco training and certification solutions that are fit for any training budget and most importantly, affordably priced for our local South African market.

Cisco Press courseware, which is Cisco Systems authorized book publisher of Cisco networking technology and Cisco certification study content. Leading authorities from Cisco Systems and other industry innovators write and contribute to the various titles and series that make up the Cisco Press product family. Products from Cisco Press are part of a recommended learning path from Cisco Systems that combines instructor-led training with hands-on instruction. The courseware is well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, hands-on labs, and challenging review questions and exercises. The official Cisco Press study guides help you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success.

An integrated learning package (course title dependent) that includes: A Premium Edition eBook in PDF, EPUB and Mobi/Kindle formats. An enhanced version of the Pearson Test Prep practice test software with four full practice exams. A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exams. Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Chapter-ending Key Topic tables, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. An online, interactive Flashcards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapter. A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies. Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time. Hands-on labs. Senior Cisco certified instructors with over 10 years of experience at facilitating a wide range of Cisco courses in South Africa, across Africa and in other parts of the world.

The CCNA is Cisco’s associate-level IT infrastructure certification. CCNA stands for Cisco Certified Networking Associate, and it’s a credential that validates your skills with the basics of networking. To earn your CCNA, you have to pass one proctored exam, and then that’s it. You’re certified.

A concentration exam is one of the two exams required for professional-level certification (CCNP). Concentration exams take a deeper dive into a relevant and related technology, allowing the candidate to choose a topic that is either of interest or related to his or her chosen technology area of focus

All certification levels will have a three-year recertification requirement.

Being CompTIA A+ certified means that you understand the cutting-edge fundamentals of computer hardware and software. You’ll learn how to troubleshoot a wide range of devices, from computers to smartphones. CompTIA A+ is the best starting point for any career in IT, it can help you get your first job in IT, and set you on a path to IT success.

CompTIA certifications are usually valid for three years.

You have a number of options for renewing your CompTIA certification by completing a single activity. You can take the most current version of the certification exam for your credential or earn a higher-level CompTIA certification

Then you must be an expert! If you have more than one certification, it is only necessary to renew the one at the highest level.

Most of the DevOps tools require some level of scripting to automate things, our DevOps fundamentals course is a great way to get started and learn all of the basics

DevOps is full of challenges and learning and requires technical skills but our skilful trainers make these challenging concepts easier to grasp and apply.

DevOps teams usually require coding knowledge. That doesn't mean coding knowledge is a necessity for every member of the team. So it isn't essential to work in a DevOps environment. So, you don't have to be able to code; you do need to know what coding is, how it fits in

You need to complete the DevOps Engineering Foundation certification

DevOps practice allows quick and efficient product deliveries with shorter development cycles, high deployment frequency and more dependable releases in line with business objectives.

Google ILT Training & Certification is a program that offers instructor-led training (ILT) courses and certification exams for Google Cloud technologies. The program is designed to help learners gain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the cloud.

Anyone who wants to learn more about Google Cloud or prepare for a certification exam can enroll in Google ILT Training & Certification. The program is open to individuals, teams, and organizations. You can choose from a variety of courses and exams that match your learning goals and experience level.

Google ILT Training & Certification can help you gain the confidence and credibility to work with Google Cloud technologies. By completing the ILT courses, you can learn from expert instructors, interact with other learners, and get hands-on practice with real-world scenarios. By passing the certification exams, you can demonstrate your proficiency and earn a globally recognized credential that validates your skills and knowledge.

ICT Infrastructure Certification focuses on both the hardware and software components of ICT infrastructure and provides certifications in 12 technical fields, namely: Data Center, Storage, Intelligent Computing, Datacom, WLAN, Security, SDN, Transmission, Access, LTE, Enterprise Communication and 5G. Those successful in attaining ICT Infrastructure Certifications will be able to demonstrate knowledge of ICT infrastructure planning, construction, and maintenance.

Cloud Service & Platform certifications focus on new emerging ICT such as AI, IoT, and Cloud and provide certifications in nine technical fields: Big Data, AI, IoT, Intelligent Vision, GaussDB, Cloud Computing, Cloud Service, HarmonyOS and Kunpeng Application Developer. Achieving the Cloud Service and Platform Certifications, signify that the certificate holder is capable of integrating business, technologies, and applications. Furthermore, professionals will be able to build and operate cloud platforms and architectures in addition to developing new technical applications based on cloud platforms.

Huawei offers three levels of certification: Huawei Certified ICT Associate (HCIA), Huawei Certified ICT Professional (HCIP), and Huawei Certified ICT Expert (HCIE). With its leading talent development system and certification standards, Huawei is committed to developing new ICT professionals in the digital era and building a healthy ICT talent ecosystem

Datacom is short for Data Communication. Datacom certification belongs to the ICT infrastructure certification category. As an upgraded version of Routing & Switching certification, Datacom certification was officially released on April 18, 2020. It will eventually replace Routing & Switching certification as the standard for Huawei to build datacom talent capabilities.

The validity period of a certificate starts from the date when the certificate is issued. The validity period of HCIA and HCIP level certification is three years. The validity period of the HCIE certification is two years.

ITIL® is one of the most sought-after certifications worldwide. The ITIL® framework is a global standard in IT service management (ITSM). It is a best-practice framework designed to help organizations maximize the value of their IT-enabled services and products, ensuring their development, maintenance, and alignment line up with crucial business goals.

ITIL® stands for Information Technology Infrastructure Library.

ITIL® version 4. ITIL® 4 is a comprehensive framework designed to ensure that organizations can meet the challenges of the 4th Industrial Revolution. It also emphasizes integration with other popular frameworks, such as DevOps, Lean and Agile.

You would need to attend two courses, the Direct, Plan and Improve course as well as the Digital and IT Strategy courses, and pass both exams to certify as an ITIL® 4 Leader.

You would need to attend and certify on four courses. Three under the ITIL® Specialist Role: The Create, Deliver and Support course, Drive Stakeholder Value course and the High Velocity IT course. Under the ITIL® Strategist role, you should attend and certify on the Direct, Plan and Improve course.

Yes, to ensure that you have covered all the required basics and are ready for more intricate content, you need to certify on the ITIL® 4 Foundation certification before you move on to the more advanced courses.

Successful coding is about constantly being updated. What new ideas have emerged, what new concepts and algorithms are being introduced to the marketplace? Where can you add? Or improve a script online? Modern Linux developers writes and adds contributions to existing open-source software, document contributions and train and certify as much as possible to stay ahead.

Linux is growing in demand. The software world is constantly changing with rapid demand for the latest coding techniques, but with all the demand for emerging technologies, the old systems still demand excellence, and there is a growing demand for excellent Linux skills.

To obtain the LPI Linux Level certification a candidate needs to pass two exams - LPIC-1 exam 101 and 102 or LPIC-2 exam 201 and 202.

Linux Professional Institute suggests recertification after a two year period, but mandates that candidates must recertify themselves within a five-year period in order to keep their credential active. In order to maintain an active LPIC credential, candidates are required to complete and pass any current exams related to their highest level LPIC certificate within five years of passing their last exam

Analytical thinking and innovation. Complex problem-solving. Critical thinking and analysis. Digital Transformation. Creativity, originality and initiative.

No, you don't. The courses are relevant to anyone interested in learning and improving their current business skills.

No, these courses are not linked to an international certification, but the content and skills transferred will assist your daily tasks. These courses enable immediate application in the workplace.

Good managers who effectively practice soft skills, create an environment that is conducive to better and more productive employees. Developing soft skills such as resilience, emotional intelligence, and agility is a great way to make your workforce change-ready.

Developing soft skills at work is critical for many reasons. Employees with soft skills training are more productive than those without them. Not only does this translate to a better ROI for companies, but it is a critical requirement to fostering employee retention, improving leadership, and building a meaningful culture.

Your journey starts by attending a Microsoft Official Course delivered through a Learning Partner such as Mecer Inter-Ed. Within the training, you will receive courseware, access to labs and a Microsoft Certified Trainer who conducts the class and gives you direction to the next step which is the writing of an exam at a Pearson Vue test centre

If anyone earns a Microsoft certification then it will prove that he or she is capable to perform various tasks by using Microsoft services. Businesses need compatible candidates who have a full grip on using Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 or Azure applications. The Microsoft Certifications validate your skills and enhances your chances to build a career in IT.

Microsoft certifications are yours for life, but certifications require re-certification to remain valid. Re-certification must be done annually but can be done for free on MS Learn. Your dedicated MCP page will provide you with guidance to ensure that you meet the timelines required to re-certify.

Microsoft’s Role-Based Certifications consists of 3 certification levels starting with Fundamentals. This will be your best starting and will indicate your ability to grasp the technology. It also forms the basis for all Associate and ultimately Expert level certifications which is ideally what you want to study towards.

Yes, they are meant to be as the certification you attain is internationally recognised. Microsoft exams are performance-based exams which means it tests your ability to practically apply a solution as much as what it does test your theoretical knowledge and understanding of their terminology.

In-class Instructor-led training remains the most effective way to learn Microsoft Office. There are multiple applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook which are broken up into various levels, these levels allow you to focus on development areas that you prioritise. All our Microsoft Office courses are 1 day long, minimising time out of office.

There is a certification offering from Microsoft that will certify you either as a Microsoft Office Specialist or Microsoft Office Expert. These exams are offered through a Certiport test centre, each exam is approximately 55 minutes long consisting of 25 question.

Depending on what you want to achieve and how advanced you would like your skills to be, we would already be able to make a difference in your ability with a single 1-day course. The more courses you do, the more advanced your skills will become, mastering Excel for instance over 3 1-day courses.

The benefit of training on a new application is that majority of what you learn will be backwards compatible. It is always best to train on the version you use but if you or your company will be installing or implementing a newer version then it would be of benefit to do that version instead, ensuring you have sight of coming changes.

The python language is one of the most accessible programming languages available because it has simplified syntax and not complicated, which gives more emphasis on natural language. Due to its ease of learning and usage, python codes can be easily written and executed much faster than other programming languages.

Python is easy to learn. Its syntax is easy and code is very readable. ... Python allows you to write programs in fewer lines of code than most of the programming languages.

Python is the perfect programming language for people without any coding experience. It has a simple syntax, which makes it very accessible to beginners. Scripts written in Python are “human-friendly”: you can read Python code as you would read English.

Yes, it's very possible to learn Python on your own but instructor-led training will ensure that you minimise the learning curve and be able to output solutions quicker and with proper syntax, minimising your efforts to debug and correct the code.

Python will be the language of the future. Testers will have to upgrade their skills and learn these languages to tame the AI and ML tools. Python might not have bright years in the past years but it has seen a continuous and amazing trend of growth in the 21st century.

SANS 10142-1

Testing of Low voltage electrical installations

Only a registered person with a license issued by the department of labour

The P4 platform is a quality assurance platform created to identify the “risk” of solar PV stakeholders and is hosted by The Association for Renewable Energy Practitioners (AREP).

Minimum requirements for system documentation, commissioning tests and inspection

12 months from the date of certifying

The VMCE certification is documented proof that an administer or engineer has the necessary level of expertise to protect an organization’s data with Veeam Availability Suite. Step 1: Attend an authorized training course. The three-day Veeam Availability Suite: Configuration and Management training course provides attendees a technical deep dive on how to configure and administrate Veeam Availability Suite. Step 2: Schedule your exam. To schedule a VMCE exam, login to your Veeam.com account and follow the link to Pearson VUE to find a test center near you. Step 3: Unlock your certification resources. Once you pass the exam, you will receive your VMCE certificate, digital badge and priority access to technical support.

To qualify to take a Veeam certification exam, you must attend the prerequisite class at a Veeam Authorized Educational Center (VMAEC).

Yes, an instructor-led class is a prerequisite for all of our current exams.

Certifications do not expire, but ProPartners may be required to update their certifications to remain compliant in the Veeam ProPartner program. Check your ProPartner program guide or reach out to your Veeam representative for more details on certification requirements in your region.

There are three ways that you can meet the prerequisites needed to sit in the 2020 exams: - Attend the prerequisite training course - Have evidence of your previous Certification - Have sat in the previous prerequisite training course within the last year

All certifications will now be updated by Veeam on a calendar year basis, rather than linking to Veeam Backup & Replication™ versions. Although the certification doesn’t have an expiration date, for compliance purposes, the ProPartner program will require partners to refresh their certifications every two years. This is regardless of when the new class/exam version is released; i.e., if a partner earns certification in May 2020, they are valid until May 2022.

Data Center Virtualization solutions are frequently updated. Having a year as its certification version allows VMware to better maintain the exam and training content, and more importantly, provides certification candidates to communicate how current their skills are in relation to other certifications.

If you have taken one of the qualifying V7 courses and passed the older 2V0-621 or 2V0-622 exam you will be required to pass the latest Professional VMware vSphere 7.x (2V0-21.20) exam to earn the VCP-DCV 2022 certification you are pursuing.

No, only if you have taken a vSphere V6.7 course, you may take the VMware vSphere: What's New [V6.7 to V7] course to fulfill the training requirement for VCP-DCV 2022 certification.

The VMware Certified Technical Associate is a new credential offered by VMware that validates the skills and knowledge required to perform operational tasks within a virtualized infrastructure, in areas across multi-cloud operations, networking, security, and device management. The training provides hands-on practice and learning for both new and experienced technical students.

The VCTA is for anyone new to the industry, whether as a newly graduating student, someone changing careers, or someone working in the industry and looking for opportunities to advance. The VCTA is built for those performing an operator job role, consisting of those Day 2 type of regular, repeated tasks typically delegated by administrators of virtualized environments.

No. VCP exams are for a higher, more advanced level of certification aligned to an administrator job role. Experienced candidates may earn the VCP without first earning the VCTA.

VMware Professional Services Credits provide a cost-effective and flexible way to purchase VMware Consulting Services, Training and Certification.