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Sun Academic Initiative
Benefits for the Academic InstitutionThe Sun Academic Initiative is one of many programs Sun offers to further its collaborative relationship with educational institutions. As part of this program, schools become authorized to deliver training on Sun technologies to their students, faculty, and staff. The Sun Academic Initiative offers non-profit academic institutions access to free Web-based training and curricula, including courses in the latest Java and Solaris technologies.Benefits for the StudentThe initiative gives students around the world a competitive edge as they enter the workforce. It also helps to close the digital divide, or the gap between those who benefit from technology and those who do not. This is both a practical advantage for today's students and an investment in the future. Learning about Java directly from the source - the company that invented the technology puts students a step ahead as they prepare to enter the workforce.Program OfferingsAs a Sun Academic Initiative (SAI) Program participant, students, faculty and staff will receive the following:
SAI Learning ConnectionEnrollment in the Sun Academic Initiative program will provide you access to SAI Learning Connection, Sun's learning management system where you can access free training on dozens of technology-related topics. With only a computer and an Internet connection, students around the world can learn at their own pace about the broad range of Sun technologies and prepare themselves for certification. Students can go as deep into the material as they choose, studying the basics of Sun's innovative operating system, which boasts over 9 million licenses and 5000 applications, and is supported on over 900 x86 and SPARC platforms, or diving into advanced system administration, which is useful for those preparing for a certification exam. Courses include everything from the fundamentals of Java programming to the free and open-source Solaris Operating System.Web-Based Courses
Learn more about the Sun's Learning Paths. Instructor-Led Training for Academic InstitutionsAn academic institution can elect to enhance their Sun Academic Initiative experience by utilizing the Instructor Led Training (ILT) course materials developed by Sun. These courses are available to the academic institution at cost. These materials include slides, speaker notes, and online epractice exams, and they cover many of the same topics available through Web-based training, including Java programming and Solaris administration. Using these materials, teachers give students hands-on, personal training they can apply in the real world. Instructor-led courses using Sun Academic Initiative materials work well as part of the syllabus in a computer science class at a four-year university. The main requirements for ILT participation are as follows:
CertificationIn addition to the training and curricula, the Sun Academic Initiative offers to help prepare students to become Sun Certified. What does it mean to get Sun Certified? For starters, Sun certification is recognized industry-wide and it demonstrates competency in high-demand Sun technologies, such as the Java programming language and Solaris Operating System. With certification comes acknowledgment of specific technology skill sets. Much like a university diploma functioned years ago, this proof of tangible skills and knowledge opens doors that may have previously remained closed. Professional certification mitigates the gap between what graduating students know and what they need to know in order to perform certain job roles and remain marketable. The Sun Academic Initiative (SAI) Program participant will have access to ePractice Certification Exams to prepare for Sun Certification. These no-cost web based practice exams will acquaint your students, faculty and staff with the format of the exams and its questions. The practice exams includes sample test questions, the correct answers with explanations, and provides the test taker suggestions for future study. Additionally, its available 24 hours a day. Discounted CertificationOnce the Sun Academic Initiative (SAI) Program participants are ready to take the Sun Certification Exams, the Sun Academic Initiative program provides heavily discounted rates for select certification tests. For example, exams that normally cost $500 for professionals are only $40 worldwide through the Sun Academic Initiative. That's a savings of more than 90%! Certification in Sun technologies gives students increased opportunities for job placement and career advancement. Industry-recognized credentials through Sun Learning Services (SLS) professional certification programs are available in the these key areas:
FAQPlease read our FAQ for more information.SAI Banner Image RequestIf you are a Sun Academic Initiative (SAI) Participant and would like to download the SAI Banner, please fill out the Request Form.Before filing your request to use the Sun Academic Initiative (SAI) Banner, please carefully review the legal information governing your use of the banner. In submitting this application for banner access and usage, you agree to the Sun Microsystems Trademark and Logo Usage Requirements governing the trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. |
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