Target Audience Senior Networking Consultants, Architects and Design Engineers. The Network Architect certification also recognises the reality of multi-vendor networks and the expertise required by giving credit to other vendors certification in the portfolio assessment process. Candidates must have at least five years of networking work experience with two of these years demonstrating experience in network design or architecture. In addition, candidates must demonstrate supplementary experi-ence and education. Evidence of a candidate s fulfillment of this requirement must be shown by accumulating at least 500 points with a minimum of 150 points coming from previous Nortel Networks Certifications.
Case studies represent real world situations with multi-vendor scenarios.
Candidates are given 6 weeks to complete the case study within a 35 page limit. The solution must meet specific format requirements including business needs, network diagrams, technical accuracy and clarity. Scoring Procedures Part 1 Portfolio submissions are scored by qualified Nortel Networks staff. Four times per year, successful Part 1 Candidates are sent a Part 2 Portfolio Application. All ratings will be subjected to rigorous statistical analysis to detect bias or differences in grader severity.