• A condensed path to competency and Certification for technicians and engineers who hold widely recognized industry certifications (see Certification Credit) and have experience working on both Nortel and non-Nortel products.
• A complete path for voice or VoIP techs and engineers to become trained and Certified on Data Networking Technology and Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch products and solutions.
• A great, cost-friendly alternative to traditional training available through Nortel Press self-study guides
• An easier, more cost friendly path to certification with the new Nortel Certification: ERS Accelerated Learning Suite
• Separate Data Networking Technology training and certifications, used as building blocks for product and solutions training.
• Course delivery options designed to minimize travel costs through the use of Self-paced eLearning and distance learning.
• Specialist and Expert Converged Campus Ethernet Routing Solution (ERS) certifications with both Design and Support tracks.

• Nortel Press Technical Self-Study Guides
• Data Networking

Nortel Press: Order your copy of the Data Networking Technology self-study guide. Presented in four parts, this guide introduces Ethernet fundamentals, Ethernet switching, IP fundamentals and IP routing.

Training: Click the exam link to the left, then click the Training and Preparation tab on that page to view recommended courses which build a foundation on data products and solutions, covering topics such as Ethernet Fundamentals, IP Routing, Resiliency, and Switching.

Earn the NCTS - Nortel Data Networking Technology certification

Pass the Nortel Advanced Data Networking Technology (920-806) exam

Pass the Nortel Data Networking Technology Specialist (920-805) exam**

Pass the 920-220 Nortel Converged Campus ERS Solution exam

**Get credit for this exam requirement with a third-party certification!

(See above for 920-805 Preparation Options)

Nortel Press: Order your copy of the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch Solution self-study guide. In this book, three standard designs of Nortel Converged Campus Architecture are discussed in detail, encompassing different sizing and feature requirements. For each design, you will learn about ERS product placement and Nortel's recommended best practices.

Training: Click the exam link to the left, then click the Training and Preparation tab on that page to view recommended courses which introduce Nortel’s recommendations and best practices for designing a resilient, reliable and secure network using Nortel Ethernet Routing switches.

Pass the Nortel Advanced Data Networking Technology (920-806) exam**

Pass the 920-465 Nortel Converged Campus ERS Rls. 4.x/5.x Solution Advanced Design exam

**Get credit for this exam requirement with a third-party certification!

(See above for 920-806 Preparation Options)

Training: Click the exam link to the left, then click the Training and Preparation tab on that page to view the recommended training for this certification, which challenges you to design an Ethernet network capable of supporting Converged Networking for small, medium, and large enterprises.

Pass the Nortel Data Networking Technology Specialist (920-805) exam**

Pass the 920-221 Nortel Converged Campus ERS Installation & Configuration Nortel Press exam (if you prep with the Nortel Press book)

OR

Pass the 920-226 Nortel Converged Campus ERS Installation & Configuration exam (if you prep with the training course)

**Get credit for this exam requirement with a third-party certification!

(See above for 920-805 Preparation Options)

Nortel Press: Order your copy of the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch Solution self-study guide. In this book, three standard designs of Nortel Converged Campus Architecture are discussed in detail, encompassing different sizing and feature requirements. For each design, you will learn about ERS product placement and Nortel's recommended best practices.

Training: Click the exam link to the left, then click the Training and Preparation tab on that page to view recommended training, which builds on your understanding of Nortel’s recommended design and provides the knowledge and hands-in lab practice for installing and configuring ERS products in the network.

Pass the Nortel Advanced Data Networking Technology (920-806) exam**

Pass the 920-469 Nortel Converged Campus ERS Rls. 4.x/5.x/6.x Advanced Configuration & Management exam

**Get credit for this exam requirement with a third-party certification!

(See above for 920-806 Preparation Options)

Training: Click the exam link to the left, then click the Training and Preparation tab on that page to view the recommended training for this certification, which takes a deep dive into the more advanced features of the products. Hands-in labs reinforce configuration procedures, analysis, and troubleshooting with the related management tools.

NOTE: The 920-469 exam is composed of two segment exams -- 922-040 Nortel ERS 8600 Rls. 5.x/8300 Rls. 4.x Advanced Configuration & Maintenance and 922-042 Nortel ERS 5000/4500 Rls. 6.x Advanced Configuration & Maintenance. There is no partial credit; you must pass each segment exam to pass the standard exam.