IEEE Computer Society Collaborates with NetApp to Offer Storage and Data Management Education and Certification to Student Members

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May 27, 2014, 03:00 ET

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., May 27, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- NetApp^® and IEEE Computer Society are collaborating to provide IEEE Computer Society Student members with the NetApp Certified Storage Associate (NCSA) certification for a reduced price. This special, limited offer includes full access to NetApp'sWeb-based storage and data management courses, self-paced lab sessions, and all exam fees.

Through completing the entry-level NCSA certification, students will learn about storage systems and technologies, NetApp products and solutions, and get practical hands-on experience working with an industry-leading storage and data management software. The NCSA educational program includes a set of Web-based courses and virtual lab activities that require less than 30 hours of coursework. To complete the certification, candidates are required to sit for a proctored exam at a local Pearson VUE testing center.

"At NetApp, we deliver industry-leading training programs that address the increasing complexities of storage and data management," said Mark Conway, program leader of the NetApp Academic Alliance Initiative. "Thanks to this unique collaboration with the IEEE Computer Society, we look forward to helping its members develop the critical skills necessary for IT professionals."

"The IEEE Computer Society is very pleased to work with NetApp in offering this exceptional learning opportunity," said John Keppler, Senior Manager, IEEE Computer Society Certification and Professional Education. "In addition to the valuable and practical education, students who successfully complete the exam will also enhance their job qualifications and credentials for employment."

The rapidly growing interest in big data, the ongoing shift to virtualized, shared-service IT infrastructures, and the evolution of cloud computing services offers increasing industry demand for candidates with expertise in storage and data management. The data storage arena is now a foundational technology and skill that most IT organizations seek and require.

For more information about the certification special offer, visit http://www.computer.org/portal/web/certification/NetApp. Learn more about the NCSA here.

About IEEE Computer Society

IEEE Computer Society is the world's leading computing membership organization and the trusted information and career-development source for a global workforce of technology leaders including: professors, researchers, software engineers, IT professionals, employers, and students. The unmatched source for technology information, inspiration, and collaboration, the IEEE Computer Society is the source that computing professionals trust to provide high-quality, state-of-the-art information on an on-demand basis. The Computer Society provides a wide range of forums for top minds to come together, including technical conferences, publications, and a comprehensive digital library, unique training webinars, professional training, and the TechLeader Training Partner Program to help organizations increase their staff's technical knowledge and expertise, as well as the personalized information tool myComputer. To find out more about the community for technology leaders, visit http://www.computer.org.

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Media Contact: Margo McCall, IEEE Computer Society, (714) 816-2182, [email protected]

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