CBT Systems announces complete curriculum for new Microsoft Internet Certification Program.MENLO PARK Menlo Park. 1 Residential city (1990 pop. 28,040), San Mateo co., W Calif.; inc. 1874. Electronic equipment and aerospace products are manufactured in the city. Menlo College and a Stanford Univ. research institute are there. 2 Uninc. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 26, 1997--CBT Systems Ltd. today announced that it is supporting Microsoft Corporation's recently launched Internet certification program with a complete curriculum of Microsoft-approved interactive education software designed to train and prepare students for certification. CBT Systems (CBT Systems, Menlo Park, CA) An acknowledged leader in the design and development of interactive education software for information technology training. Specializing in self-study courses that users can take at their own PCs, CBT developed a library of more than 600 titles for is the only interactive education provider to offer a full computer-based curriculum to prepare students for all exams required for Microsoft's new Internet certification program. The new credential is part of the existing Microsoft Certified Product Specialist (MCPS (MegaChips Per Second) See chip rate. ) certification program. Specifically, MCPS: Internet Systems qualifies web server managers to install and configure Microsoft Internet-related server products, manage web server resources, extend web servers to run CGI CGI in full Common Gateway Interface. Specification by which a Web server passes data between itself and an application program. Typically, a Web user will make a request of the Web server, which in turn passes the request to a CGI application program. and ISAPI (Internet Server API) A programming interface on Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft's Web server. Using ISAPI function calls, Web pages can invoke programs that are written as DLLs on the server, typically to access data in a database. scripts, plan Internet systems security, monitor and analyze web server performance, and troubleshoot Internet systems-related problems. The new credential requires successful completion of three exams: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 (exam 70-67), Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Internet Information Server See IIS. Microsoft Internet Information Server - Internet Information Server (exam 70-77), and Internetworking Microsoft TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (exam 70-59). "CBT Systems has always shown extraordinary vision in the areas in which it has focused its product development," said Nancy Lewis, general manager of worldwide education and certification at Microsoft. "In supporting our Internet certification program, CBT Systems has demonstrated its strength and leadership as a Microsoft partner in the provision of world-class certification courseware to our customers." "Our close working relationship with Microsoft has already led to the availability of our Microsoft-approved, award-winning interactive courseware for certification training," said James J. Buckley, president and chief executive officer at CBT Systems. "The need for Microsoft-certified specialists who understand Internet and intranet technologies is growing and we're pleased to be again working with Microsoft to provide additional courseware for MCP (1) See Microsoft certification. (2) (MultiChip Package) A chip package that contains two or more chips. It is essentially a multichip module (MCM) that uses a laminated, printed-circuit-board-like substrate (MCM-L) rather than ceramic (MCM-C). candidates who want to specialize in this area." CBT Systems will also be offering this certification on the Microsoft Online Institute (MOLI) with scholars.com, MOLI's largest training provider. Scholars.com delivers online mentoring expertise, incorporating CBT Systems courseware. As a leading supplier of Microsoft technology-based training to IT and business professionals, CBT Systems provides curriculum for individuals seeking professional certification on Microsoft's products. CBT (Computer-Based Training) Using the computer for training and instruction. CBT programs are called "courseware" and provide interactive training sessions for all disciplines. Systems' Windows NT products for certification training purposes are used by more than 16,000 Microsoft Solution Providers worldwide. Customers can call CBT Systems directly at (800) 387-0932 for more information. CBT Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :CBTSY), a subsidiary of CBT Group PLC, is a leading provider of interactive education software designed to meet the information technology training needs of businesses and organizations worldwide. The company develops, publishes and markets a broad library of more than 300 software titles, covering a comprehensive range of client-server, Internet, and corporate intranet technologies. CBT Systems' products are used by more than 1,250 of the world's leading corporations to train employees to develop and apply mission-critical technologies in the workplace. The company works with leading software companies, including Cisco, Lotus, the IBM-Netscape-Sun Microsystems Java Consortium, Informix, Marimba marimba: see xylophone. marimba Xylophone with resonators under each bar. The original African instrument uses tuned calabash resonators. In Mexico and Central America, where it was brought by African slaves, the wooden bars may be affixed to a , Microsoft, Netscape, Novell, Oracle, and Powersoft to develop and market vendor-specific training. For information on CBT Systems products, call (800) 387-0932, fax (415) 614-5901, or send an email to salesinfo@cbtsys.com . CBT Systems is located on the World Wide Web at http://www.cbtsys.com . -0- Note to Editors: All company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. CONTACT: CBT Systems Cindy McCaffrey, 415/614-5962 cindy_mccaffrey@cbtsys.com |
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