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AviatCARE EDUCATE Certification Plan

AVIATCARE Educate Certification Plan


FAQ July 2014
Q. What is the new AviatCARE Educate Certification program? How is it different from
prior certification from Aviat Networks?
A. Aviat Networks is introducing the new AviatCARE EDUCATE Certification plan with a goal to develop a
community that can nurture learners and provide ongoing guidance and learning on the latest Aviat
products and related technologies.
At the same time, Aviat wants to ensure that the learning and certification is aligned with the job functions
of various individuals. There is renewed focus on blended learning - using the latest technologies to
deliver content including ELearning and mobile learning.
Our prior certification program had just one level of certification that has met our current training needs
but this program needed modifications to accommodate a bigger learner pool.

Q. What are the benefits of AviatCARE certification?


Staying on top of the technical content and getting the knowhow on the latest enhancements in products
and technologies is very important to get the best value out of Aviat products. The certification program
provides learning maps to make it easy for individuals to understand the path they need to adopt and
provides the tests and recognition that the individual has the knowledge and mastery of the content.
Aviat Networks is uniquely positioned with products that have tight integration of both microwave and IP
technologies.
An Aviat Certified individual demonstrates the knowledge of both microwave and IP technologies which is
a much needed requirement with our customers and within the industry as legacy TDM parts of
microwave networks migrate towards IP.
Certified individuals count towards the recognition of an Aviat resellers capabilities to design, install,
optimize and support Aviat products.
Aviat Customers trust certified individuals as having demonstrated the capabilities to handle Aviat
products. A certification will provide individuals the much needed confidence to approach and leverage
new business opportunities in selling and supporting products with our global pool of customers.

Q. What are the certification types in the new program?


AviatCare Educate Certification provides five different certifications based on the depth and breadth of
technology, product, job functions and solutions:
1. Foundational technology and product knowledge:
Aviat Network Associate (ANA)
2. Increasing functional knowledge and product knowledge:
Aviat Certified Installer (ACI)
Aviat Certified Operations Specialist (ACOS)
Aviat Certified Design Specialist (ACDS)
3. Increasing solutions knowledge; the highest level of certification:
Aviat Certified Expert (ACE)

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There are three product tracks: Microwave Switching, Microwave Routing and Microwave Trunking.
Individuals can choose one or more product tracks and complete learning and certification for the ANA,
ACI, and ACOS levels to get the desired learning.
The ACDS and ACE certifications are product agnostic and require a reasonable level of understanding
and experience with all products and functions prior to certification.

Q. What are the qualifying criteria for these certifications?


Each certification level has a learning map assigned to it. Learners can choose a product track (one or
more) to complete the learning and exams starting with the Associate level certification.
Next steps are to choose learning maps for their functional role Install, Operations, or Design or all.
There is no restriction on the number of simultaneous tracks you can pursue as long as the learning
prerequisites that are specified in the learning map are met.

Q. When is the certification plan available?


The Associate level certification will be available starting July 2014. Additional tracks and certifications will
be released between August and Dec 2014. Please review the roadmap on the AviatCare Educate for the
updated timelines.

Q. How do I sign up for a certification plan?


Please visit the AviatCare Educate site for more details of how to sign up and pay for the certification
courses:
http://www.aviatnetworks.com/services/aviatcare/educate/aviat-certification or email AviatCareEducate@aviatnet.com

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Q. What is the validity for the certification?


Each certification level is valid for two (2) years from date of certification. You must have continuing
learning credits and recertify every two years to keep the certification current. This recertification applies
to the highest level of certification.
For example, if you have achieved ACOS or ACI or ACDS, you need to recertify at this level and do not
need to recertify at the lower ANA level.
Similarly, if you have achieved ACE level, you need to recertify at this level and do not need to recertify at
the ACOS, ACI, ACDS, or the ANA levels.

Q. How do I pay for the ELearning courses?


Please visit the AviatCare Educate site for more details of how to sign up and pay for the certification
courses:
http://www.aviatnetworks.com/services/aviatcare/educate/aviat-certification or email AviatCareEducate@aviatnet.com

For pricing information please contact your local Aviat Networks office or AviatCare Educate training
desk:
AviatCare Educate
Phone: 1-800-227-8332

Q. What is the infrastructure at Aviat that supports the service?


AviatCare Educate trainings are delivered via instructed-led classroom sessions or via online E-learning
courses. You can sign up for any course at the AviatCare Educate certification site.

Q. What are the languages used for the learning and certification program?
Currently, only English is the supported language for this program.

Q. What is the typical time and budget requirement for an ANA level certification?
A typical Associate level (Aviat Networks Associate) certification on the Microwave switching track
involves about six E-learning modules and an exam per module. The total cost of the modules and exams
would be approximately US$500.

Q. What is the typical time and budget requirement for an ACOS level certification?
A typical Associate level (Aviat Certified Operate Specialist) certification on the Microwave switching track
involves the following:
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About six E-learning modules and an exam per module for the Aviat Network Associate
(ANA) track which is a pre-requisite.
One 3-day classroom training session.
The total cost of the modules, classroom session and exams would be approximately
US$2300 for one individual. This will certify the individual as ANA and ACOS.

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Q. I have already attended Eclipse and ProVision course, do I need to still take additional
courses to certify?
A. You have probably covered over 80% of the course material required for the Associate and Operate
Specialist level courses. However, depending on the amount of time that has lapsed since you attended
the classes, Aviat may suggest additional learning. Please consult the AviatCare Educate Certification
desk to identify the additional course material and exams you need to cover to get certified.

Q. Is the company or the individual certified?


A. The individual who attends the course is certified and not the company. This means that certification
can be taken with you if you happen to move to a different company. If you move company you should
inform Aviat networks of any new contact details to ensure information and updates are still received.

Q. Is there a different certification program for reseller partners?


No. Aviat Networks Certification programs are the same for employees, partners and customers. Aviat
makes available the same certifications for its customers and partners that it provides for its employees.
Aviat provides customer and partners and technical communities with the same access to skill
credentials, knowledge, tools and resources that Aviat employees have. This translates to a significant
advantage to doing business with Aviat over other vendors. Different business programs may authorize
resellers, service providers, customers and employees, but the certification of technical skills required is
consistent across audiences.

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