Certifications From Novell Corporation

Certified Linux Desktop Administrator (CLDA)
Skill Level: Basic       Status: Active
For individuals who install, configure and manage a Linux desktop environment. You can leverage your Windows desktop experience to gain in-depth knowledge on tasks a Linux system administrator performs using SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop.

Certified Novell Administrator (CNA)
Skill Level: Basic       Status: Active
For individuals who handle the day-to-day administration of an installed Novell networking product, and provide direct support to users. First step toward CNE.

Novell Certified Administrator Enterprise Services (NCA ES)
Skill Level: Basic       Status: Active
For network administrators and other network management professionals who have little or no experience with Novell products and services.

Novell Certified Linux Administrator (CLA)
Skill Level: Basic       Status: Active
For individuals who provide day-to-day administration of installed SUSE Linux Enterprise Server networks.

Certified Novell Engineer (CNE)
Skill Level: Intermediate       Status: Active
For individuals who solve advanced company-wide support problems and high-level network problems. They perform planning, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and upgrade services for networks. The Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) has been recognized as the IT industry's leading certification for advanced networking and troubleshooting.

Certified Novell ZENworks Administrator (CNZA)
Skill Level: Intermediate       Status: Active
For individuals who install and configure Novell ZENworks 10 Configuration Management and deploy the Novell ZENworks Adaptive Agent. CNZAs use asset inventory and patch management services, and configure use remote management. You must also know how to distribute applications and files, configure policy management, and create and deploy a workstation image.

Novell Certified Engineer Enterprise Services (NCE ES)
Skill Level: Intermediate       Status: Active
For individuals with engineer-level skills in a specific area of Novell product expertise. As an NCE ES you install, configure, maintain, support and troubleshoot the Novell services that keep your enterprise running efficiently and productively.

Novell Certified Linux Professional (CLP)
Skill Level: Intermediate       Status: Active
For individuals who can perform administrative tasks on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 platforms.. Earning the Novell Certified Linux Professional (Novell CLP) certification validates to your current and potential employers that you have what it takes to begin your successful career as a Linux administrator.

Novell Certified Linux Engineer (CLE)
Skill Level: Advanced       Status: Active
For managers or architects of enterprise networks based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server with engineer-level skills.

Certified Novell Instructor (CNI)
Skill Level: Instructor       Status: Active
For individuals who want to teach Novell certified training courses in their area of expertise—Linux, NetWare or both. Unlike NAIs, CNIs are permitted to teach at Novell Academic Training Partner locations and at commercial Novell Training Services Partners. The Certified Novell Instructor (CNI) is the world's most renowned technical instructor certification. A CNI

Novell Academic Instructor (NAI)
Skill Level: Instructor       Status: Active
Designed for Novell's Academic Training Partners (NATP), the NAI certification allows you to teach certified courses at authorized NATP locations. As a certified instructor, you will have access to information on Novell's latest products, valuable classroom material, and resources that will assist you with your courses. Unlike the CNI, there is no didactic requirement for the NAI, and NAIs may not teach at commercial Novell Training Services Partner sites.