Certified in Convergent Network Technologies (CCNT)

To purchase or receive detailed information
on this program, call or E-mail Paula Goodreau

ZDIS-996 Web-Based Training (WBT) Program for CCNT Certification (53 hours and 380+ test questions) - Web-Based Training/Self-Paced
Fee: $445
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) will issue the certificate approximately 2 weeks after successful completion of the final CCNT exam.

CCNT Web-Based Training Program
(All 6 WBT courses and online tests)

The Certified in Convergent Network Technologies (CCNT) program is the only vendor-neutral industry-endorsed training and certification program in core convergence technologies and is sponsored by the TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association). The program includes six courses. To obtain the CCNT certificate, candidates must pass all six online tests. CBT offers training either online or as instructor-led programs.

What's is CCNT?

Telecommunications and data networks are converging at a rapid pace, and IT professionals are increasingly expected to understand both voice and data technologies. In response to this need, the CCNT program was developed. CCNT is the only vendor-neutral, industry-standard training and testing program in core convergence technologies sponsored by the TIA. To obtain this industry-valued credential, candidates must pass six competency tests:

Basic Telecommunications
Basic Data Communications
Computer-Telephony Integration (CTI) Essentials
Local Area Networks (LANs)
Broadband Technologies
Voice over IP (VoIP) Essentials

Why do I need CCNT?

The CCNT certificate program is for people who want to remain current in the data and telecommunications industries, including network administrators and engineers, telecom sales professionals, engineers and consultants; and telecom and data communications instructors. CCNT is also well suited to anyone taking advanced vendor-neutral or product-specific certification programs. CCNT enables students to:

Prove competency in data and telecommunications technologies;
Enhance career potential;
Build confidence.

What are some recommended job categories for CCNT?

Telecommunications personnel manage all groups and equipment associated with a company's telecommunications efforts, including satellite communications, video teleconferencing services, PBX or other phone systems. Job titles within this category are Telecommunications and Data Networking Specialist, Telecommunications Manager, Telecommunications Analyst, Sales Engineer and Call Center Manager.

What's in the WBT CCNT Program and Online Test Set (All 6 WBT courses and online tests)?

This set includes the WBT courses and online tests for the 6 courses required for the CCNT certificate program.

The web-based, self-paced courses include a glossary, illustrations, and discussion questions. The courses can be viewed in shockwave from a PC or laptop with an Internet connection and browser, or it can be installed to a PC or laptop for offline study anytime, anywhere. All assignments/reading/exams are delivered to your desktop via the Internet.

Online tests included in this set are self-paced exams for all 6 courses required for the CCNT certificate program. The Test assessor allows three (3) attempts to pass the exam section by section. A section only needs to be passed once.

Users passing tests not taken as part of CCNT certificate will be issued certificates of completion. Users passing the tests that are part of CCNT will be issued a certificate from TIA (TM).

WBT CCNT Course Titles:

WBT Basic Telecommunications (12 hours/100 plus questions)
Basic Telecommunications is a course that explores and then tests analog and digital concepts, and introduces telecommunications basics such as networks, business communications systems, signaling, Internet telephony, and switching.

WBT Basic Data Communications (12 hours/100 plus questions)

Basic Data Communications course builds a studentï¿½€™s knowledge of related software and hardware. Introduces the technology of network architecture, packet-switching, fiber optics, data communications channels, and data communication devices.

WBT Computer-Telephone Integration (CTI) Essentials (5 hours/60 plus questions)

CTI Essentials introduces the dynamics of connecting a computer to a telephone system for routing calls through switches. This program also teaches and tests the technology of applications, architecture, and system development.

WBT Local Area Networks (LANs) (13 hours/60 plus questions)

Local Area Networks (LANs) course develops the critical understanding of the concepts and technology of LAN topologies, information transfer, transmission techniques, media standards, and network management.

WBT Broadband Technologies (7 hours/50 plus questions)

Broadband Technologies presents the need for transmitting more than one type of signal simultaneously by way of divided channel. This course also explores the technology of voice and data integration, frame relay, SONET, ATM/cell relay, SMDS, BISDN, ADSL, and VPN.

WBT Voice over IP (VoIP) Essentials (3-4 hours/50 plus questions)

Voice over IP (VoIP) Essentials is a course that teaches the principles of transmitting voice calls and fax over the Internet and explores VoIP networks, bandwidth compression, the Gateway, packet prioritization, RSVP, H.320 and H.323, and WAN engineering issues.

The CCNT certificate program is a powerful tool for gaining entry-level, interdisciplinary criteria for convergence. This program is job-role neutral and is essential for individuals in a job role who require a baseline knowledge of convergence disciplines.

Why CCNT WBT and Online Test Set (All 6 WBT courses and online tests)?

The CCNT program is recognized as one of the industry standards for network telecommunications.

The CCNT certificate satisfies basic industry knowledge and vocabulary requirements.

Helps students increase their marketability in the workplace.

Inexpensive and convenient.

Minimum System Requirements:

Intel486
Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0 & Windows 2000
32MB RAM
30MB of free HD space
2x CD-ROM
IE 5.0 or Netscape 4.06 or later
video card w/1MB memory
Internet connection via 28.8kbps+ modem/LAN/Cable/DSL connection