CertifyOnline.com Joins jCert Initiative To Promote Common Standards For Java Technology Certification.Business Editors & High Tech Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 2001 CertifyOnline.com announced it has joined the jCert initiative. The sponsors of this initiative include BEA Systems BEA Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAS) is one of the major companies developing enterprise infrastructure software. BEA makes middleware, products that help software run on top of databases. , HP/Bluestone, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , Oracle, Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA[3]) is an American vendor of computers, computer components, computer software, and information-technology services, founded on 24 February 1982. , and Sybase. Through jCert, these major IT companies are promoting common standards for skill validation of developers using the Java platform Running Java programs under the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). Java "platform" refers to the running of Java programs versus Java itself, which is a programming language. Java programs are machine independent and run intact on any hardware platform that has a Java interpreter (JVM). . CertifyOnline.com is a leading provider of both online and instructor-led certification training in the most sought-after technologies including Java, WebSphere, VisualAge for Java and Object Oriented See object technology and object-oriented programming. Analysis. CertifyOnline.com delivers its high quality, focused IT training and services to Fortune 1000 companies and the corporations that support them. As a jCert member company, CertifyOnline.com adheres to a common skills roadmap, including common testing methods and solid guidelines for training on the Java platform, at levels ranging from programmers using the core Java programming language to developers of enterprise applications. jCert's common standards allow developers to be "Certified See certification. Once, Recognized Everywhere". The certification offers employers a means of validating the skills of their employees, while IT professionals will benefit from a rapid build of skills and certification that is recognized industry-wide. The result will be a larger pool of qualified Java technology developers ready to meet the growing demand in the e-commerce market. "We are proud to be a part of a pioneering initiative that represents the opportunity to elevate el·e·vate tr.v. ele·vat·ed, ele·vat·ing, ele·vates 1. To move (something) to a higher place or position from a lower one; lift. 2. To increase the amplitude, intensity, or volume of. 3. the industry to the next level," commented Doug Stephen, Vice President of CertifyOnline.com. "As a jCert member, we can more readily offer companies the training and certification they need to remain competitive. In addition to infusing their employees with leading edge skills, companies benefit from a higher morale and commitment from their developers. It is a win-win for everyone." About the jCert Initiative Inc. The jCert Initiative is a non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. formed in 1999 by major high-tech companies to establish and promote industry standards for the certification of enterprise developers using Java technology. The intent of jCert is to provide a ready supply of trained Java technology developers to meet the explosive demand for enterprise applications in the rapidly expanding e-commerce market. As an open initiative, jCert has developed a certification road map for developers, specifying different levels of skill requirements applicable to the various roles of developers in a business environment. For more information about the jCert Initiative, see www.jcert.org. About CertifyOnline.com CertifyOnline.com, a Computer Generated Solutions company, provides online training, programming services, consulting and mentoring, instructor-led education and courseware development to Fortune 1000 companies and corporations that support them. CertifyOnline.com specializes in highly technical competencies like application server and enabling technologies, with emphasis on WebSphere, Java and VisualAge for Java. Visit www.certifyonline.com to learn more. About Computer Generated Solutions Headquartered in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of and with offices throughout the world, CGS CGS centimeter-gram-second system. CGS or cgs abbr. centimeter-gram-second system. CGS, c.g.s. provides comprehensive systems integration and information technology services to companies globally. CGS offers the Composite Solution(tm), which encompasses networking services, on-site and remote help desk support, application development, e-business solutions, conversions and migrations, legacy systems outsourcing, document management, technical training and distance learning. For more information, visit www.cgsinc.com. |
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