Description: Established by Planet3 Wireless Inc. (http://www.cwnp.com), this is the first and only vendor-neutral certification program for IT professionals wanting to work with Wireless Networks (particularly IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi Wireless LANs).
Certifications Offered:: The program incorporates four levels of certification:
- Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA(TM))
- Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP(TM))
- Certified Wireless Analysis Professional (CWAP(TM))
- Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE(TM))
The CWNA, CWSP and CWAP certifications are already available. The Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE) curriculum and exam will be launched during 2005.
Costs: Each CWNP level requires one exam. Each exam costs $175.
Links: CWNP Official Site Get all of the details on the CWNP certifications.
LEVER Technology Group A leading UK provider of technical training and consultancy services in Wireless networks.
LEVER's CWNP information site offers white papers and further information on the CWNP program.
Airspy Training AirSpy Training offers CWNP courses focused on on deploying Wi-Fi telephony with a curriculum authorized by the CWNP program.