Certified in Convergent Network Technologies (CCNT), aTelecommunications Industry Association's (TIA) sponsored certificate program, is a competence education and testing program of the common-industry terms, concepts and definitions developed for telcos and other network service providers that provide convergence services. The CCNT certificate program validates that an individual has the core knowledge required to sell and support convergence services.

The CCNT certificate program was developed for sales, installation and support personnel of telcos and other network service providers providing convergence services. With the CCNT certificate, individuals demonstrate knowledge of data and telecommunications technologies, thus enhancing career potential and building confidence. It also provides an industry-valued, knowledge-based credential that is sponsored by the TIA.

CCNT certificate an un-proctored, open-book program consisting of approximately 450 questions in six tests. Students who successfully complete the six-module test will receive a TIA CCNT credential certificate. To obtain this industry-valued credential, an individual must pass six competency tests in the following disciplines:

• Basic Telecommunications explores analog and digital concepts, and introduces telecommunications fundamentals such as networks, business communications systems, signaling, Internet telephony and switching.
• Basic Data Communications builds a student's knowledge of related software and hardware. This module introduces the technology of network architecture, packet switching, fiber optics, data communication channels and data communication devices.
• Computer Telephone Integration (CTI) Essentials introduces the dynamics of connecting a computer to a telephone system for routing calls through switches. This program also teaches the technology of applications, architecture and system development.
• Local Area Networks (LANs) develops critical understanding of the concepts and technology of LAN topologies, information transfer, transmission techniques, media standards and network management.
• Broadband Technologies discusses the need for transmitting multiple signal types simultaneously by way of divided channels, and then explores the technology of voice and data integration, frame relay, SONET, ATM/cell relay, SMDS, BISDN, DSL and VPN.

Voice over IP (VoIP) Essentials teaches the principles of transmitting voice calls and fax over the Internet, and explores VoIP networks, bandwidth compression, the Gateway,packet prioritization, RSVP, H.320 and H.323, and WAN engineering issues.

The CCNT exam consists of six separate online tests. Each test is taken independently, allowing the learner to prepare for one test at a time. Each test section corresponds to the CCNT courseware for self-paced section testing. The learner can "test out" of sections during the pre-course assessment saving valuable time and resources.

TIA offers two vendor-neutral convergence technologies credential programs: CTP and CCNT. Each certification program is designed to meet the needs of a different segment of the telecommunications industry.

Convergence Technologies Professional (CTP) certification was developed for convergence equipment manufacturers, their channel partners and their end customers.

Certified in Convergent Network Technologies (CCNT) certificate program was developed for telcos and other network service providers providing convergence services.

Related Terms: TIA, Network Convergence, CTP

Reference Links: CCNT online testing can be accessed at www.TelecomPREP.com