Earn College Credit for Sun Training at University of Phoenix

Sun Microsystems and University of Phoenix have teamed up to provide students with a variety of training delivered through a convenient online format or offered at an authorized Sun education center near you. Sun offers training in Java software development, Solaris system administration, and other Sun technologies, while University of Phoenix offers degrees in the areas of business, education, health care, management, technology, and more.

Learn About Sun Microsystems

Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision - "The Network Is The Computer" - has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc., to its position as a leading provider of industrial-strength hardware, software and services that make the Net work. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries.

In the realm of learning, Sun offers a robust portfolio of eLearning courses, classroom training courses, and numerous hands-on labs on Java, Solaris, and other Sun technologies that help students attain important industry skills to develop software, administrate network systems, and much more. In addition to offering training on many important industry skills, Sun also grants certifications to individuals who pass all exam and project requirements.

Learn About University of Phoenix

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix now has nearly 200 campuses and learning centers, as well as online delivery in most countries around the world. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org). Axia College is a college of University of Phoenix. The University's central administration is located at 4615 E.Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85040. Online Campus: 315 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85034.

For more information, please visit http://phoenix.edu/sun.

Why Sun?

Sun training provides IT professionals with industry recognized credentials that demonstrate competency through the assessment and validation of skill sets for specific job roles. That in turn enables job placement and career advancement in the highly competitive technology marketplace.

Achieving a Sun certification may improve your opportunity for salary increases, job role changes, and promotions. According to Certification Magazine's 2005 Salary Survey:

• Sun Certified Programmers earn on average 8.3% more than certified application developer/programmers.
• Sun Certified Developers earn on average 14.3% more than certified application developer/programmers.
• That same survey indicates that Sun Certified System Administrators earn on average 31% more than system administrators certified on other operating systems.

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Further Your Education

Now, you can get up to 30 credit hours for a bachelor's degree or 15 credit hours for an associate's degree at University of Phoenix.