Wireless# (wireless sharp)

The Wireless# (wireless sharp) certification is the entry-level wireless certification for the IT industry.

Your Wireless# certification will get you started in your IT career by ensuring you have a solid base of applicable knowledge of:

Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
WiMAX
ZigBee

Infrared
RFID
VoWLAN

Benefits of Your Wireless# Certification

According to our 2007 Salary Survey, Wireless# cert holders earn an average of $67,000
Perfect entry into an IT career in wireless
Offers a career differentiator, with enhanced credibility and marketability
Proves you have a broad base of knowledge and competency in wireless
Demonstrates your understanding of the differentiators among the latest wireless networking technologies

CWTS™ (Certified Wireless Technology Specialist)

The CWTS™ (Certified Wireless Technology Specialist) Certification is the latest certification from the CWNP Program and beginning in 2009, CWTS replaces the Wireless# Certification. CWTS is an entry-level enterprise WLAN certification, and a recommended pre-requisite for the CWNA certification. The CWTS certification is the first high-stakes certification geared specifically towards both WLAN sales and support staff for the Enterprise WLAN industry.

Training towards the CWTS certification consists of a two day training class focusing on arming staff with the fundamental knowledge, tools and terminology to more effectively sell and support WLAN technologies. The CWTS Certification verifies sales and support staffs are specialists in WLAN technology and have all the fundamental knowledge, tools and terminology necessary to be successful in the exciting and rapidly growing Enterprise WLAN industry.

Benefits of the CWTS certification

Provides a competitive advantage by differentiating one's knowledge and skill set on WLAN technologies, allowing both sales and support staff to excel respectively
According to the Certification Magazine 2007 Salary Survey, entry level CWNP certification holders earn an average annual salary of more than $67,000
An unparalleled source for gaining a solid grasp on WLAN fundamentals and terminology
Delivers on the ability to describe features and functions of wireless components, while providing the skills needed to install and configure wireless network hardware components
Makes sales and support personnel more independent from the SE, while allowing SE's to support a wider group.
CWTS is the replacement certification for Wireless#, which has been discontinued. All Wireless# holders have been grandfathered into the CWTS certification.

CWNA® (Certified Wireless Network Administrator)

The CWNA® (Certified Wireless Network Administrator) certification is a foundation level wireless LAN certification for the CWNP Program.

Your CWNA certification will get you started in your wireless career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully administer enterprise-class wireless LANs.

Benefits of Your CWNA Certification

According to CertMag's 2007 Salary Survey, CWNAs earn an average of $78,000 (U.S.)
Opens the door to wireless networking opportunities in the enterprise
Offers a career differentiator, with enhanced credibility and marketability
Shows that you are a technical leader with the ability to successfully implement wireless solutions for your organization or client
Keeps your skills ahead of the curve in the rapidly changing field of networking

The new CWNA exam - PW0-104 - will be available exclusively from VUE testing centers.

Exam PW0-100 will be updated to exam PW0-104 on November 3rd, 2008. PW0-100 will be available until 12/31/2008.

CWSP® (Certified Wireless Security Professional)

The CWSP® (Certified Wireless Security Professional) certification will advance your career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully secure wireless networks from hackers.

CWSP is an advanced level wireless LAN certification for the CWNP Program.

Benefits of Your CWSP Certification

According to CertMag's 2007 Salary Survey, CWSPs earn an average of $87,310
Puts you in demand as a top security professional
Teaches you how to secure your network data from hackers
Offers a career differentiator, with enhanced credibility and marketability
Rewards you with tremendous earning potential

CWNE® (Certified Wireless Network Expert®)

The CWNE® (Certified Wireless Network Expert®) credential is the final step in the CWNP Program. By successfully completing the CWNE requirements, you will have demonstrated that you have the most advanced skills available in today's wireless LAN market.

CWNE assures that you have mastered all relevant skills to administer, install, configure, troubleshoot, and design wireless network systems. Protocol analysis, intrusion detection and prevention, performance and QoS analysis, spectrum analysis and management, and advanced design are some of the areas of expertise you will need to know.

Benefits of Your CWNE Certification

According to our Salary Survey, CWNEs earn an average of $96,000
Be recognized as one of the top experts in wireless
Prove you have mastered all aspects of wireless LANs
Have greater opportunities in the field of wireless

Certified Wireless Network Trainers (CWNT®)

Certified Wireless Network Trainers (CWNT®) are qualified instructors certified by the CWNP Program to deliver CWNP training courses to IT professionals. CWNTs are technical and instructional experts in wireless technologies, products, and solutions.

To ensure a superior learning experience for our customers, CWNP Education Partners are required to use CWNTs when delivering training using Official CWNP Courseware.

Benefits of Your CWNT Certification

Begins your career as a wireless instructor
You will be teaching an exciting and new technology
Helps you build, maintain, and prove your expertise in wireless networking
Allows you to share your passion for teaching