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In today's world of higher education, students are looking for more than just a diploma. Academic institutions are challenged to keep curricula current with the latest technologies. At the same time, students are looking for industry recognized training that can fast-track their careers and increase their finances.
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Program OfferingsAs a Sun Academic Initiative (SAI) Program participant, your institution will receive the following:
Sun Learning ConnectionOnce your institution is enrolled in the Sun Academic Initiative program, you will have access to Sun 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 TrainingYour institution can elect to enhance your Sun Academic Initiative experience by utilizing the Instructor Led Training (ILT) course materials developed by Sun. These courses are available to your institution at no cost - that's right, Sun does not charge any license fees for these course materials. 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 free materials, teachers give students hands-on, personal training they can apply in the real world. Instructor-led courses using Sun Academic Initiative materials are an ideal fit in technical and vocational schools, where a course might focus on job skills development and workforce readiness. They also 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:
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NOTE: The "Effective Date" on the Agreements remains blank and will be filled out by Sun upon the return of the signed Agreements. The "Effective Date" will be the date the Agreements are actually signed by Sun. You will be sent back an original copy of the Agreements signed by all parties for your records. Keep in mind these are non-negotiable and need to be signed "as-is". Once you send us the signed legal agreements, your institution will be granted access to use the Authorized Sun Education Center logo and the logo usage guidelines.
CertificationIn addition to the free 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. As a Sun Academic Initiative (SAI) Program participant, your institution 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 your students, faculty and staff 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 $160 for professionals are $60 in the U.S. and $40 in Latin America and Asia through the Sun Academic Initiative. 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:
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