KnowledgeNet Builds Custom Software Certification Training for IEEE Computer Society.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2004 Online Course Promotes Career Development among Software Engineers and Expands Relationship between Two Technology Leaders KnowledgeNet(R), the worldwide leader in LIVE learning, today announced that they have built a custom, online training course to support IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. Computer Society's software certification program. IEEE Computer Society (body) IEEE Computer Society - The society of the IEEE which publishes the journal "Computer". http://computer.org/. , the world's leading organization of computer professionals, had KnowledgeNet build a non-vendor-specific course, "Software Engineering Overview," designed to provide software professionals with a comprehensive review of universal software engineering principles, and to prepare potential candidates for the IEEE Computer Society Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP CSDP Common Sense for Drug Policy CSDP Certified Software Development Professional (IEEE Computer Society) CSDP Central Securities Depository Participant (South Africa) CSDP Command Supply Discipline Program ) examination. Launched in 2002, the CSDP program was designed as a professional certification Professional certification, trade certification, or professional designation, often called simply certification or qualification, is a designation earned by a person to assure that he/she is qualified to perform a job or task. for mid-level software engineers, developers, project managers and other professionals as a means of promoting career development and providing these individuals with a respected credential program that demonstrates their knowledge and skills. The online course from KnowledgeNet allows the IEEE Computer Society to bring these opportunities to an even broader audience. "We serve more than 100,000 members throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and in seven other countries, so the ability to offer engaging, effective and easily accessible training is imperative," said Stacy Saul, continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). coordinator for the IEEE Computer Society. "The CSDP course KnowledgeNet has created allows us to provide certification training in a convenient, interactive format that we already know our members enjoy." KnowledgeNet is also the provider of the society's Distance Learning Campus, offering access to nearly 400 expert-led and self-paced e-learning technology and business management titles. The KnowledgeNet training has increased the service and value to the society members, and since the training began, the members have enrolled in more than 60,000 courses. "We were thrilled to be selected by the IEEE Computer Society yet again to build this custom course for their distinguished certification program," said Tom Graunke, KnowledgeNet's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and co-founder. "Their trust in our ability to deliver the highest quality expert-led solutions to their members is something we take very seriously, and we're honored to have another opportunity to extend our working relationship." About the IEEE Computer Society IEEE Computer Society is the world's leading association of computing professionals with 100,000 members in over 140 countries. Founded in 1946 and today the largest society within the IEEE, this not-for-profit organization is the authoritative provider of technical information and services for computing communities worldwide. It offers a full range of career enhancing products and services through its 124,000-article digital library, 20+ peer-reviewed print publications, distance learning courseware, online technical books, 150 technical conferences, standards development, 32 technical committees, certification for software professionals, 200 local society chapters, awards and scholarships, and much more. Visit IEEE Computer Society at http://www.computer.org. About KnowledgeNet KnowledgeNet is the worldwide leader in LIVE e-learning, bringing the subject matter expert to the learner for a virtual hands-on experience. We provide superior expert-led content in multiple formats that meet the needs of diverse learners. Our solutions are supported by proven technology and custom services that clearly deliver results, and enable organizations to strategically align their learning initiatives with business goals. KnowledgeNet's visionary e-learning solutions are used by more than 7,800 organizations globally, including 47 of the Fortune 50, and blue-chip organizations such as AT&T, Bank of America
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