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Benefits of Ingram Micro Training

Flexible Integrated Training

3 Reasons to Invest in Training

Registering for Courses

Partner Training Network

Trainer Spotlight

VMware Vsphere 6 Training

VersaStack Readiness

Citrix Certification

HP ExpertOne Certification

Current IT Skills Gap How Certifications Fill the Gap

Top 25 Certifications

Cisco DCUCI and DCUCD Spotlight

Training Portfolio

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Have you reached an area of your career or your business where you are ready to move to the next level? Having the right skillset and training in today’s dynamic world of information technology gives you and your customers an edge on the competition. Ingram Micro Training offers a wide variety of vendor training courses including Cisco, Citrix, HP, IBM, Juniper, Veeam, VMware, and more. With Ingram Micro Training you will learn from industry experts as well as your global peers on the latest technologies including Big Data, Cloud, Security, Networking and Mobility.

With Ingram Micro Training, we understand your time is valuable. We have created programs and unique delivery methods that offer:

Choice – Choose from a broad catalog of courses in your region that meet your objectives and ensure your success.

Flexibility – Ingram Micro Training offers Flexible Integrated Training (FIT), a blended learning model that combines expert-led training and mentoring with cloud-based training and labs with a time investment of only two hours per day. Certification Mapping – With The Partner Training Network - we will provide tailored assistance to all your certification path needs, from course schedules, to training path development, you can be assured a world class experience every step of the way.

Why Choose Ingram Micro Training

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GUARANTEED TO RUN | BENEFITS OF INGRAM MICRO TRAINING

GUARANTEED TO RUN COURSESYour education is our top priority. Ingram Micro Training offers Guaranteed to Run courses to keep you on track to get certified. No matter how many students register, these select courses are Guaranteed to Run on the specified date and time.

Ingram Micro Training offers over 100 Guaranteed to Run certification training courses from vendorsincluding IBM, Citrix, Cisco, HP, IBM, Juniper, VMware and more to meet your scheduling needs. Each course is led by our world-class instructors who specialize in teaching Big Data, Cloud, Networking, Physical Security and Mobility.

Each class booked through Ingram Micro Training comes with a Learning Guarantee. Schedule yourclass with confidence and remain on-track to earn your certification.

Your certification path is important to us. Students can repeat the class as a “standby registrant”, forany reason, up to six months following the class. Repeat courses are complimentary through IngramMicro Training.* Two weeks prior to the course start date, you will be informed if there is a seat available in the identical course.

We appreciate knowing that a class is not going to be canceled for not enough students. We need our team trained and certified to meet our business objectives and can’t afford to have our timing thrown off.”-M.S., Ingram Micro Training Student

NO CANCELLATIONS, NO RESCHEDULING - GUARANTEED

LEARNING GUARANTEE Learning Guarantee courses are subject to cancellation if there are no registrants three weeks prior to course start date. In the event of unforeseen circumstances out of our control, we may cancel a course date. *Students are responsible for lab costs and any additional materials if necessary. Repeat training course cost is covered by Ingram Micro.

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BENEFITS OF INGRAM MICRO TRAINING

IN-DEMAND COURSES OFFERED

INDUSTRY EXPERTS

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS

FLEXIBLE TRAINING OPTIONS

GLOBAL TRAINING OPTIONS

NETWORK WITH THE BEST

We offer a world-class training experience from the top IT vendors such as Cisco, Citrix, HP, IBM, Microsoft, Veeam, VMware with over 15,000 courses offered globally, you can count on us to train your team.

Ingram Micro is the only relationship you need for all your certification training needs. All of our training is delivered by recognized industry experts to fit all your certification and skill competencies.

Our world class subject matter experts are available throughout the training process ensuring our students receive maximum return on investment on their training path.

We know it can be hard to find time to schedule training. We offer flexible scheduling to meet the demands of your business needs featuring LiveOnline, Instructor-Led, and After Dark.

Whether you are a local or are abroad, we have training available globally in over 100 convenient locations to fit your training goals and your training schedule..

Throughout your education path, network with a community of global peersallowing for an increased level of student retainment and engagement as well as knowledge reinforcement.

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FLEXIBLE INTEGRATED TRAINING | BENEFITS OF INGRAM MICRO TRAINING

FLEXIBLE INTEGRATED TRAININGDesigned for busy professionals that need a flexible schedule with the same authorized vendor training through an innovative industry leading platform, Ingram Micro Training with FIT is designed to scale around your business and life. As experts in training, reaching more countries and more locations than ever before, our advancedtraining remains easy to use. With Flexible Integrated Training you can expect a world-class learningexperience to help your business and career propel forward!

With modality choices to FIT all learning styles, you will experience:

OVER 15,000 COURSESWith a growing portfolio of over 15,000 courses representing the world’s leading top IT companies, Ingram Micro Training is committed to bringinginnovation and flexibility to your training needs.All classes are taught by world-class, vendor-certified instructors with practical, real-world experience to meet the needs of your business, career and schedule!

Custom learning design

Innovative learning

approach

Hands-on practice

Measured learning

outcomes

Interactive engagement

Tailored learning paths

One-on-one mentored lab

time

Modality choices to FIT all learning

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Cisco has joined with IBM to create the world’s first integrated infrastructure based on the IBM Storwize family of virtualized storage technologies and the Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS). Now you can learn first-hand from Ingram Micro IBM storage expert, Scott Figgins, about the value of this collaboration and how your organization can and will benefit.

• Why Storwise • Active Cloud Engine™• Data Virtualization• Unified Integration• Data Resilience• ISV Integration

FIT ON-DEMAND VIDEOS

• Globally Scalable File Systems• The Economics of IBM Storwize 7000• Scalability

Course Features:

IBM - Cisco VersaStack v7000

IBM Storage Products and Solutions

IBM Certified Specialist Test Prep

IBM WebSphere Business Process Manager

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For a limited time, you can access this library at no charge. This is a $499.00 value.

For a limited time, you can access this library at no charge. This is a $499.00 value.

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For a limited time, you can access this library at no charge. This is a $499.00 value.

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For a limited time, you can access this library at no charge. This is a $499.00 value.

• Smarter Storage - Design, Optimization and Efficiency• IBM SONAS™ - Managing, Storing and Calling on Big Data

• IBM Active Cloud Engine™• Storage Assessment and Capacity Planning• Portfolio Overview and Competitive Analysis•

Course Features:

Course Features:• Test Creation Overview• Test Overview• Test Objectives• Test Preparation• Test Sample Questions

Course Features:• Leverage Business Process Management • The four pillars of BPM• Efficiency + Effectiveness + Visibility = Customer Satisfaction

• BPM lifecycle methodology • The BPM Journey• BPM Modeling the right way• IBM Blueworks Live

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IBM WebSphere Business Process Manager expert and master instructor, Noe Banda, shares the BPM Project Development secret sauce that you will only find in the Ingram Micro FIT On-Demand video series. Noe has over 6 years of experience and expertise in business process management and currently serves as Ingram Micro’s premier IBM Systems - WebSphere master instructor.

3 REASONS TO INVEST IN TRAINING!

3 REASONS TO INVEST | REGISTER FOR A COURSE

RETURN ON INVESTMENTIngram Micro Training offers courses from Cisco, Citrix, HP, IBM, VMware, Veeam and more so students can maximize the effectiveness of their chosen solutions.

IN-HOUSE EXPERTISE

Reduced implementation time

Stronger architecture of

their environment

Increased uptime in their

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With newfound knowledge, students are able to make a big impact when they get back on the job.

Ingram Micro Training offers a wide range of learning formats, enabling you to learn anytime, anywhere.

FLEXIBLE TRAINING TO MEET YOUR NEEDS

“Ingram’s staff and resources enable us to get immediate access to vendor specific training at a significant cost savings by leveraging the relationships they have developed throughout the industry. Ingram’s staff is responsive and diligent, from the initial contact through to ensuring the training met our needs.”

~ P.N., Ingram Micro Training Student

12 of the top 25 highest-paying

certifications are Citrix, Cisco, Microsoft and VMware

Percentage of students becoming more

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Percentage of students saying education courses made them more effective

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• 24/7 course registration• Search course by name, subject, or date range• Over 15,000 courses• Featured upcoming events• Community of peers to facilitate learning• Ingram Micro Training Experts

OUR FEATURES• Go to the search field at the top right corner• Search for the course you are looking for• Click on your course title• Choose your date and time • Click “Add to Cart” and proceed to checkout

HOW TO REGISTER

• Select “Send Bill” under Payment Method• Enter your voucher “Reference Number” located on the voucher• Review your order and click “Place Order”

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Learning SimplifiedWe know your time is valuable, our Learning Management System is

designed to arm you with over 15,000 courses to choose from for all your

training needs.

“Ingram Micro has an outstanding system for enrolling students and making sure to always communicate with their partners. I can honestly say it has been one of the best decisions we could have made for their training. It has been a pleasure working with Caitlin and the Ingram Micro team and I look forward to working with them more in the future.”~ M.E. Ingram Micro Reseller

THE PARTNER TRAINING NETWORK| TRAINER SPOTLIGHT

Keep your organization in compliance with vendor authorizations as well as know whatcertifications and exams are needed with an exclusive GAP analysis. Our Training Advisors are able to roadmap your certification path by including flexible training courses to keep you on-track to take exams and get certified.

As a member, your organization will be assigned an Ingram Micro Training Advisor who will be your single point of contact for any training across multiple vendors such as Cisco, Citrix, HP, IBM, Microsoft, Veeam, VMware, and more. They will provide tailored assistance to all your certification path needs - from course schedules to training path development, you can be assured a world-class experience every step of the way.

The Partner Training Network (PTN) helps our students navigate the world of certification and knowledge-based training with solution-driven programs to help streamline training across multiple vendors.

MAXIMIZING YOUR TRAINING DOLLARS

• Access to private, customized and public classes• Flexible class options: Virtual Instructor Led, Classroom and After Dark learning • Tailored training paths to fit your needs

• Money saving special offers• Training newsletter with course announcements and upgrade paths

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The Partner Training Network

TRAINER SPOTLIGHT

Meet Tim Ross,

Ensure your company’s increase in overall productivity and network uptime by getting world-renowned training on managing, securing, and administering networks run on Cisco equipment.

Make better and smarter business decisions faster with solutions that support and drive your business forward.

Tim Ross, a Cisco Data Center, VMware, SonicWALL and Fortinet Expert and Ingram Micro Training Instructor, is here to help you understand the different components of your complex systems so that you can provide the best solutions to your user community.

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EXPERT

• Cisco DCUFD, DCUFI, DCUCD, DCUCI• Cisco ROUTE (CCNP) • Cisco SWITCH (CCNP)• Cisco Troubleshoot (CCNP) • Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) • VMware NSX Install• Horizon View Install, Configure Manage 6.0 • Fortinet 301 - Secured Network Deployment and IPSec VPN Fortinet

For a complete list of courses, visit www.ingrammicro.com/training/NA

or contact us at training@ingrammicro.com.

FEATURED COURSES INSTRUCTED BY TIM:

When you have a question about course content or simply need some help to get you started on the right path to a particular technical certification, we have subject matter experts on hand that are ready to help.

Our experts have vendor-specific knowledge and experience to help you get the answers you need to succeed. With Ingram Micro Training, your success begins here.

World Class Ingram Micro Experience When updating our courses, we incorporate best practices in IT training to make sure your training meets the demands of today’s ever changing technology. As a student you will work closely with experts in your field to ensure you recieve the most out of your investment. Ingram Micro’s talent is one of the reasons our students choose Ingram Micro as their training partner to ensure they get the right training, tailored to suit their own specific needs. With Ingram Micro, rest assured you will receive the personalized one-on-one training and mentoring with every course.

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Hear from a representative from Key

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affects organizations

REAL WORLD TECHNOLOGY CASE STUDY

VMWARE VSPHERE 6 TRAINING | VSPHERE INFOGRAPHIC

VMWARE VSPHERE 6 TRAINING Ensuring availability and reliability of your data remains a critical issue in today’s IT environment.VMware vSphere empowers businesses to virtualize any application with confidence, redefinesavailability, and simplifies the virtual data center. The result is a highly available, resilient, on-demandinfrastructure that is the ideal foundation of any cloud environment. It is the world’s leading virtualization platform and serves as the foundation of the Software Defined Enterprise. Industry-first features align with the needs of your business and workloads to better performance, expanded support, and reliability, as well as increased scalability.

Enable your business to virtualize Cloud, Mobile,Social and Big Data with the reliability and confidence a VMware professional can provide through world-class certification training from Ingram Micro.

PREMIER VMWARE AUTHORIZED TRAINING

As a Premier VMware Authorized Training Center, Ingram Micro offers the complete suite of the newly released vSphere 6 training to help you align with the needs of your business and workloads.

With the blockbuster vSphere 6 release, there are over 650 industry first features and innovations, such as:

• Increased Scalability• Expanded Support• Amazing Graphics• Instant Clone• Transform Storage for your Virtual Machines• Network IO Control• Multicast Snooping• Multiple TCP/IP Stack for vMotion• vMotion Enhancements• Replication-Assisted vMotion• Multiple TCP/IP Stack for vMotion• Fault Tolerance• Content Library• Cross-vCenter Clone and Migration• Enhanced User Interface

NEW VSPHERE COURSES

• vSphere: Bootcamp [V6]• vSphere: Install, Configure and Manage (v6)• vSphere: What’s New (v.5x to v6)• vSphere: Optimize and Scale

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Taking Virtualizationto the Next Level:The Software-Defined Data Center

The latest release of VMware vSphere® makes the industry’s leading virtualization platform even better.

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• Software-based fault-tolerance – support for larger VMs (up to 4 CPUs) covering up to 93% of workloads3

Deliver the foundation for the Software-Defined Data Center with VMware vSphere 6

One Cloud, Any Application 1 EMC Data Center Transformation with SAP HANA and VMware vSphere, http://www.vmware.com/business-critical-apps/sap-virtualization/sap-hana2 VMware Internal Analysis from Engineering Team, November 20143 VMware vSphere 5.5 customer deployment data across 300,000 VMs, collected Sept 2014 – Jan 2015© 2015 VMware, Inc. All rights reserved.This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. VMware products are covered by one or more patents listed at http://www.vmware.com/go/patents. VMware is a registered trademark or trademark of VMware, Inc. in the United S tates and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

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Central content repositorywith vSphere Content Library for VM templates, ISO images and scripts –

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Increased scalability and configurations maximums

Upgrade your infrastructure for the next generation of mobile,social and big data applications:

Virtualize scale-up applications – such as huge in-memory databases, and experience:

Virtualize scale-out applications – like those for cloud, social andbig data applications or Hadoop that work across compute clusters.

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VERSASTACK READINESS | IBM AND CISCO TRAINING

Cisco and IBM have teamed together on storage as part of new reference architecture designs for the Cisco UCS server platform. Customers are turning to more innovative solutions like VersaStack to assist in integrating their existing infrastructure. Currently in data centers and private cloud deployments, VersaStack is a validated, highly scalable infrastructure combining compute, storage and network to support a virtual atmosphere.

Remain competitive by obtaining certifications in each component through courses offered by Ingram Micro Training. We offer Cisco, IBM and VMware courses targeting Data Center, Virtualization and Storage. All with Unified Computing, Cloud and Storwize V7000 certifications.

RECOMMENDED COURSES

• Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCD)

• Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCI)

• VMware Horizon View: Install, Configure, Manage

• VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage

• IBM Storwize V7000 Implementation Workshop

• IBM Storwize V7000 Unified Implementation

• IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node• IBM Flex System V7000 Node Hands

Get trained on the integrated infrastructure that brings new levels of ease, efficiency and versatility to Cloud, Big Data and Enterprise Application deployments.

VERSASTACK READINESS

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IBM TRAININGAs one of IBM’s select global training providers, Ingram Micro Training delivers authorized training for the design, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of IBM technology, hardware, and storage. Stay competitive in an ever-changing technical marketplace and sign up today for the award- winning IBM technical training content that is exclusive to IBM’s select global training providers.

Leverage your business intelligence and performance management solutions with confidence.

CISCO TRAINING

Learn and understand Big Data & Analytics, integrate cloud computing on an enterprise scale or become a subject matter expert on world-class IBM technologies - in any case - we can help you and your staff get maximum return on your IBM investment. You will have the advantage derived from validating business and technical skills and enhancing your career advancement and opportunities by getting trained on the latest IBM technologies.

Mastering the networks in your company’s technology is an essential skill employers are looking for in today’s hiring landscape. Cisco certifications are one of the most sought after certifications in IT. Increase your productivity and remain ahead with the right technology training. With the right training, you can get the most out of your business investments, streamline business processes and increase productivity. Ensure the skills and expertise of your IT staff are up to date with world-class authorized Cisco training with Ingram Micro Training.

Ensure your company’s increase in overall productivity and network uptime by getting world-renowned training on managing, securing, and administering networks run on Cisco equipment. Ingram Micro Training offers prestigious and authorized training CCNET, CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CCDE and CCIE tracks to ensure real-world, measurable results to businesses and network professionals alike. Gain expertise in Cisco technologies, architectures, and solutions by gettingtraining on Cisco today!

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

“The course was great! The instructorfrom Ingram Micro Training was veryknowledgeable. Their instructors aretruly experts and their facilitiesprovide a comfortable atmosphere for learning.” ~ Ingram Micro Training Student

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CITRIX CERTIFICATION | HP EXPERTONE CERTIFICATION

CITRIX CERTIFICATIONIngram Micro Training plays an important role in helping our students to be more effective at installing and supporting Citrix solutions. As a Citrix Authorized Learning Center (CALC), we are able to offer a full portfolio of Citrix certification training courses specializing in Virtualization, Mobility and Networking.

Validate your ability to implement Citrix solutions starting with training courses from Ingram Micro. Citrix certifications are solution-based, reflecting the evolving needs of IT professionals and organizations. As a certified associate, professional or expert, you can prove that you have the real-world skills and experience to deliver Citrix solutions.

Obtain the skills needed to automate and scale your business and your career. Remain competitive with the new Citrix Virtualization, Mobility and Networking certifications available today!

BENEFITS OF CITRIX TRAINING• 93% became more effective in their role at work• 80% of students saw a return on investment within 6 months• 70% of Citrix Education students increased productivity at work• 54% experienced increased job satisfaction after completing a Citrix Education course

VIRTUALIZATION• Citrix Certified Expert• Citrix Certified Professional • Citrix Certified Associate

NETWORKING• Citrix Certified Professional • Citrix Certified Associate

MOBILITY • Citrix Certified Professional

As a certified associate, professional or expert, you can prove that you have the real-world skills required to deliver successful Citrix solutions.

TOP CITRIX TRAINING COURSES

• Design, Deploy and Manage Enterprise Mobility with Citrix XenMobile• Citrix NetScaler 10 Essentials and Networking• Implementing Citrix NetScaler 10 for App and Desktop Solutions• Deploying App and Desktop Solutions with Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop 7.5• Managing App and Desktop Solutions with Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop 7.5

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HP EXPERTONE CERTIFICATIONAs a Global HP ExpertOne Learning Partner,Ingram Micro Training offers HP server, storage and networking courses to ensure your continued education, competency and alignment with HP solutions as well as to support industry leadingservices to fit your business and career goals.

We offer training in fast-growing fields, such as Cloud Computing, Converged Infrastructure, Big Data, Software Defined Networking, and Security. In addition, we have training for foundational technologies like servers, storage, networking, and IT management. As you acquire more knowledge and progressively increase your skill level, your learning plan will help ensure that you take the most efficient path toward your goal.

We offer a complete portfolio of HP training course from integrated solutions to cloud to Big Data designed to optimize your skills for the New Style of IT.™

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

I was able to get certified as an HP Accredited Solutions Expert in half the time I expected with the help of the training experts at Ingram Micro.”~ A.K., Ingram Micro Training Student

HP EXPERTONE SPECIALTIES• Networking• Servers• Storage • Wireless • Cloud • Converged Infrastructure

Gain recognition as an HP expert and advance your career. Enjoy flexible course options and get started today.

As a certified professional, expert, or master you will have the required expertise and recognition as an HP expert and advance your career today

TOP HP EXPERT-ONE COURSES

• HP NonStop Kernal Architecture• HP BladeSystem Networking• HP NonStop NS-Series Server Administration• HP NonStop SQL/MX Database Management• HP NonStop SQL/MP Query Design for Performance

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CURRENT IT SKILLS GAP | HOW CERTIFICATIONS FILL THE GAP

CURRENT IT SKILLS GAPSince technology drives business growth and performance, having a current skills gap within the organization affects the performance and ultimately the competitiveness of a company and its employees.

According to CompTIA, more than 15 million businesses rate the aggregate skill levels of their IT staff as less than optimal, and 93 percent of employers indicate that there is an overall skills gap among employees.

TOP AREAS AFFECTED BY IT SKILLS GAPS1. Staff productivity2. Customer service/customer engagement3. Security/defending against malware, hacking,etc.4. Innovation/new product development5. Speed to market with new products or services

IT INDUSTRY STATISTICS

of employers say there is an overall skills gap in IT93%

57% of IT firms indicate challenges in hiring technical workers vs.26% for non-technical workers (e.g. marketing, sales, etc.)

of businesses seek significant improvement on the IT skills front44%

Skill levels linked to business value, $70,000 in annual savings and 10% increase in productivity when teams are well trained

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HOW CERTIFICATIONS FILL THE GAPIT Certification are an integral part for any aspiring IT career and are growing in popularity amongstfuture hiring trends. They are also a great way for those in IT to showcase their skills.

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TOP 25 CERTIFICATIONS | CISCO DCUCI AND DCUCD COURSES

TOP 25 CERTIFICATIONSWith the speed of technology changes in today’s current IT landscape, certifications are now more important than ever for businesses that want to stay ahead, protect their data and leverage cloud opportunities to lower their overhead.*

1. Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) $119,227

2. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) $118,348

3. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) $110,603

4. Project Management Professional (PMP®) $109,405

5. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) $106,181

6. Certified ScrumMaster $101,729

7. Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)** $99,701

8. Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization (CCP-V)** $97,998

9. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing and Switching** $97,038

10. Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate - Junos (JNCIA-Junos)** $96,734

11. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)** $96,198

12. ITIL v3 Foundation $95,434

13. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) $95,155

14. VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)** $94,181

15. Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) $93,856

16. Citrix Certified Advanced Administrator (CCAA) for XenApp 6** $93,831

17. Citrix Certified Enterprise Engineer (CCEE)** $93,662

18. Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V)** $93,437

19. Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA) for Citrix XenServer 6** $92,695

20. CCA for Citrix XenDesktop 6 ** $92,411

21. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator** $92,252

22. CCA for Citrix XenApp 6** $91,069

23. Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) $89,427

24. Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) $89,018

25. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)** $87,667n

*Based on the findings of the 2015 IT Skills and Salary Survey conducted by Global Knowledge and Windows IT Pro in the fall of 2014

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UPCOMING 2015 CISCO DATA CENTER COURSES

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October 5 - 8

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December 14 - 18

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Microsoft - Through our training programs and partnership with Microsoft, we deliver technologies to customers around the world and work to expand business opportunities and improve digital inclusion.

Salesforce - Salesforce Administration Essentials for New Administrators is designed for those responsible for the setup, configuration and maintenance of their organizations’ Salesforce applications.

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