Novell Certifications

Novell Certifications

Novell provides a full spectrum of certification opportunities.

Novell offers industry-leading certifications and tests that are globally recognized. Employers are increasingly requiring tangible proof that you have the knowledge it takes to perform your job. Achieving a Novell certification is simple and provides that extra edge for those already succeeding in the IT industry.

The various Novell Certifications include:

Certified Linux Administrator


The Novell Certified Linux Administrator (CLA) is a new certification and provides the day-to-day administration of installed SUSE Linux Enterprise Server networks. +

Certified Linux Desktop Administrator
The Certified Linux Desktop Administrator (CLDA) is designed for candidates who are familiar with Windows Desktop (e.g. XP) and desire in-depth knowledge on tasks a Linux system administrator performs on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10

Novell Certified Administrator
The Novell Certified Administrator (NCA) certification is designed for network administrators and other network management professionals who have little or no experience with Novell products and services. It provides a high-level view of the Novell products and services.

Novell Certified Engineer
The Novell Certified Engineer (NCE) certification will validate the candidate has acquired and can demonstrate engineer-level skills in a specific area of Novell product expertise.

Novell Certified Linux Professional 10
The Novell Certified Linux Professional 10 (Novell CLP 10) proves the skills needed to successfully administrate SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 in the data center.

Novell Certified Linux Professional 10
The Novell Certified Linux Engineer 10 (Novell CLE 10) proves engineer-level skills for managers or architects of enterprise networks based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.

Certified Novell Administrator
Certified Novell Administrators (CNA's) provide day-to-day administration of installed Novell networking products.

Certified Novell Engineer
The Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) has been recognized as the IT industry's leading certification for advanced networking and troubleshooting. Candidates solve advanced company-wide support problems and high-level network problems. They perform planning, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and upgrade services for networks.

Certified Novell Instructor
The Certified Novell Instructor (CNI) is the world's most renowned technical instructor certification. A CNI can choose their area of expertise—Linux, NetWare or both. This certification allows the CNI to teach certified training courses at authorized Novell Training Partner locations.

Novell Academic Instructor
The Novell Academic Instructor (NAI) teaches certified courses at authorized Novell Academic Training Partner or Novell Technical Institute locations.