About Wave
Established in 1988 to address the growing market demand for training
in sophisticated information technologies, Wave Technologies has
emerged as the premier independent technology training company
in the United States. With a growing geographical presence throughout
the world, Wave Technologies currently serves over 30,000 industry
professionals a year through its instructor-led classes, technology
seminars, multimedia published products and the Internet.
Making the learning process adaptive is key to Wave Technologies'
training methodology. Through a test-teach-test model that uses
multi-level assessment platforms, Wave Technologies offers individuals
targeted integrated technical training programs. By identifying
individual subject matter competencies, needs awareness, learning
styles, and performance benchmarks, Wave Technologies provides
a unique non-linear approach to learning. With a broad range of
courses covering LAN, WAN, telecommunications, advanced operating
systems and Internet technologies, Wave Technologies is at the
forefront of a constantly changing market.
As an independent training company, Wave Technologies addresses
the challenges of integrating products from multiple vendors within
a single network. It provides clear, objective, product specific
information within a delivery framework that is versatile and
affordable to serve the needs of technical professionals throughout
the IT industry.
Instructor Led Training (ILT)
To provide a comprehensive network management and administration
curriculum, Wave Technologies offers courses that focus on developments
in advanced operating systems such as Microsoft's Windows NT,
Windows® 95, Novell®'s NetWare®,
the Internet, PC Service and Support, Corporate Intranets, Client/Server
and new telecommunication technologies.
Wave Technologies is the largest independent provider of NetWare
training for Novell's CNA, CNE and MCNE certifications, and also
offers a broad core curricula to support Microsoft's MCSE certification,
A+ certification and a growing number of other industry recognized
programs for professional competency. Its instructor-led courses,
which range from one to five days, provide hands on experience
with advanced hardware and software from leading manufacturers.
Each class is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee and toll
free technical support.
Published Products
As part of Wave Technologies' significant commitment to expand
educational services beyond the classroom, the company has developed
an extensive library of more than 60 published products for self-study,
including study guides, test simulation software, student and
instructor courseware packages, instructional videotapes, CBT
and other multimedia
products. Technical support for these products are provided by
phone and over the Internet through Wave's Distance Learning Center.
In 1994, Wave Technologies developed its CNE Self-Study Program,
the industry's first truly integrated multiple-media product for
professional Novell certification that includes testing simulation
software and video with dial-in access to trainers. In 1995, Wave
Technologies developed self-study programs for Microsoft's MCSE
certification, A+ Certification, CNA Certification, CNE Recertification,
and Network Essentials for NetWare. In 1996, Wave Technologies
expanded its Microsoft self-study curricula to include two MCSE
electives and core programs to support the Microsoft Certified
Solution Developer (MCSD) certification.
Wave Technologies has earned Microsoft's stamp of approval for
its MCSE and MCSD self-study courses as Microsoft® Certified
Professional Approved Study Guides. This is the highest endorsement
obtainable by an independent training company developing training
materials from Microsoft and signifies that Wave Technologies'
self-study courses have met or exceeded Microsoft's standards
for quality and linkage to testing objectives, exam topics and
performance-based instruction for these certifications. Boxed
as self-contained classrooms, these comprehensive self-paced programs
provide users with a convenient, cost effective way to prepare
for professional certification.
Integrated Solution Program (ISP)
Wave Technologies' Integrated Solution Program is a multi-faceted,
prescriptive learning path for Microsoft and Novell certification.
Combining skills assessment and readiness testing with self-study,
live classes, hands-on intensive labs and distance learning center
sessions over the Internet, Wave Technologies offers an unprecedented
learning system for technical professionals. The ISP program can
be completed in 8-12 weeks, with only seven days of classroom
training. The balance of the time is devoted to self-study and
interaction with faculty and students over Wave's Distance Learning
Center. The Center offers an on-line "Ask a Trainer"
service, real-time chat, technical support requests and e-mail
services. Students can also access tips and techniques, news threads,
and download information from the resource center.
Custom Solutions
As a marketing and training consultant to leading hardware and
software manufacturers, Wave Technologies takes part in all phases
of a technology's life cycle to provide feedback and assistance
with the introduction of emerging information technologies. Wave
Technologies develops informational seminars and provides training
fulfillment services on behalf of manufacturers for their clients.
In tandem with its vendor affiliates, Wave Technologies develops
a series of technology seminars each year known as the Showcase
Series that explore hot topics and products in a real world context.
These seminars present an overview of new technologies that highlight
solid facts on pivotal issues in the market today.
WaveSource
Capitalizing on the strengths of its comprehensive core curricula
for Microsoft (MCSE) Novell (CNE) and help desk/PC service and
support (A+) certifications, WaveSource serves as a bridge to
help qualified individuals achieve certification and move on to
successful jobs and careers. Through a contractual agreement with
candidates who meet Wave Technologies' requirements for one ore
more areas of certification, WaveSource provides an array of training
options for participants and places them in a related job after
achieving certification.
Wave Technologies is constantly expanding its geographical
reach and product lines to serve the needs of information system
professionals throughout the world. Headquartered in St. Louis,
MO, the company operates 13 training centers in major cities across
the United States and in London, publishes an extensive line of
media-driven self-study products and courseware, and offers Internet-delivered
classes through its Distance Learning Center. It products and
services are marketed through a worldwide distribution channel
and directly to management information systems professionals,
system integrators, value-added-resellers and others with systems
management responsibilities.
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