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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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