The Optical Internet is a vital part of the global economy. The Optical Internet track will offer certification in all seven designations, and the optical content will be incorporated into the architect certification. The specialist level will include account specialist, support specialist, design specialist and field specialist. Those who achieve certification as either a design specialist or support specialist will be eligible for certification at the expert level. Optical Internet certification testing will be available beginning in the first quarter of 2001.
Preparatory training is available immediately in selected areas.
As the optical market continues to grow, additional tracks within these designations will be added. The global certification program is also preparing for the release of certification designations within the Wireless Internet and eBusiness leadership categories. Customer Testimonials IBM, Metromedia Fiber Networks and Unisys have already signed up to participate in the new Optical Internet certification program. It strengthens Metromedia's capabilities to build a metropolitan fiber optic infrastructure, and to enable our customers to implement the latest data, video, Internet and multimedia applications. Nortel Networks is setting the standard in optical networking.