TIA Convergence Credentialing Programs An Overview

TIA Credentialing Programs TIA offers two vendor-neutral convergence technologies credential programs – CTP and CCNT. Each program meets the needs of a different segment of the telecommunications industry. Convergence Technologies Professional (CTP) certification was developed to satisfy the needs of convergence equipment manufacturers, their channel partners, and their customers for hands-on, application-oriented convergence technologies training. Certified in Convergent Network Technologies (CCNT) certificate program is a competency-based educational training of the common-industry terms, concepts and definitions developed for telcos and other network service providers that provide convergence services.

What is CTP Certification? CTP (Convergence Technologies Professional) certification validates that an individual has the core knowledge and skills required by manufacturers, channel partners, and end-users to implement convergent technology solutions. CTP shortens the path to vendor-specific certifications. For individuals, CTP certification is a gateway to sales and service careers in the convergence industry. For company’s, CTP certification is a gateway to lower training costs and a convergence capable workforce. Visit

What is CCNT Certificate Program? CCNT (Certified in Convergent Network Technologies) targets service providers and telecom sales and support personnel. The CCNT certificate program validates that an individual has the core knowledge required to sell and support convergence services. CCNT is a broad, competency-based, introduction of baseline inter-disciplinary terms, concepts and skills of convergence technologies. CCNT is available as a competency-based Web-based offering with on-line testing and administrative reporting. Visit

Convergence Training Programs - A Comparison CTPCCNT Credential TIA Technical CertificationTIA Credential Certificate Exam Proctored examOnline exam Program Description Validates that an individual has the core knowledge and skills required by equipment manufacturers, their channel partners, and end-users to sell and service convergence technology. Validates that an individual has the core knowledge required to sell and support convergence services.

Convergence Training Programs - A Comparison CTPCCNT Competencies Industry Standards and Protocols Infrastructure IP Protocol Telephony Concepts and Fundamentals Voice-Over Convergence Topology Convergence Troubleshooting Basic Telecommunications Basic Data Communications Computer-Telephone Integration (CTI) Essentials Local Area Networks (LANs) Broadband Technologies Voice over IP (VoIP) Essentials

Convergence Training Programs - A Comparison CTPCCNT Test Length 65 questions (one exam)450+ questions (six exams) Recommended Training Methods Official CTP preparatory materials focus on instructor-led environments to facilitate the hands-on skills development required as part of the certification. Web-based assessments and other web resources reinforce are available to supplement the learning experience. Official CCNT preparatory materials focus on self-paced web-based learning to facilitate the broad distribution of CCNT knowledge across large organizations. Where appropriate, Instructor-led materials are available to support a facilitated environment.

Convergence Training Programs - A Comparison CTPCCNT Job Roles Channel Partner Sales Professionals and Technical Reps Enterprise IT Professionals in Voice and Data Support Applications Implementation and Application Sales Professionals and Engineers Telco/Service Provider Technical Sales Professionals and Support Engineers Network Administrators and Engineers Product Managers and Engineers Web Site Order Materials

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