AceWP Certification
ARE Technologies (AreTec) has announced an intensive certification program for the wireless industry. Currently offering four levels of certification, the first level of the program to launch is the AceWP (Are Certified Wireless Professional). This vendor-neutral certification is designed to provide a truly comprehensive training experience. More from your Guide below

As wireless technology continues to expand, the need for professionals with knowledge and experience also grows. The AceWP program is sure to enhance a candidate's skills and advance their career. For more information on the Are Certified programs, visit the AreTec website.

AreTec plans to offer four certifications:

Are Certified Wireless Professional (AceWP)
Are Certified Wireless Developer (AceWD)
Are Certified Wireless Expert (AceWE)
Certified AceWP Instructor (CAI)

AceWP
The AceWP consists of 400 hours of training. 225 of those hours are devoted to lab practice. The training covers five areas: Applications Development, Wireless DSP, RF and Antennae, Wireless Carriers, Wireless Networking and Security, and Wireless Embedded Systems.

AceWD
The AceWD focuses on a specialization chosen from the five areas studied with the AceWP and requires 200 hours of training with 125-150 hours of lab practice. You must hold an AceWP certification.

AceWE
The AceWE takes your certification to a higher level and allows self-study for a 2-hour written paper and a 4-day lab test. You must already be certified as a AceWD. As with the AceWD, there are 5 tracks from which to choose.

Win Free Seminar Registration
Do you have,
(a)1 yr. technical experience (programming, networking, and/or database), or
(b)a previous certification (MCSE, Java, A+, Cisco, etc.), or
(c)have an Associates or Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and/or Electrical Engineering?
If you fulfill any of these qualifications then you can enter to receive free admission to AreTech's Wireless & Convergence Technology Career Seminar at the Clarion Suites Hotel in New Jersey on April 24th from 10-4 PM. At this seminar there will be demonstrations by PHD developers presenting wireless technology through AreTec proprietary simulators. The entire Wireless Lab including the Bluetooth Development Kit, 802.11 Development Kit, FPGA Digital Modulation Board, Intel XScale Development Board, and GPS Development Kit will be on display. The instructors will run through a brief demonstration of each device. If you are interested in this event and are located in the New York/NJ area, please ENTER HERE. The first 60 qualified respondents will receive free registration.


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