Certification Designation
Design Expert (NCDE)Certification Goal: This designation certifies that the successful candidate can apply an intermediate to advanced level of technical proficiency required to plan, design and/or engineer a solution using multiple Nortel Networks products. It builds upon the specialist level competencies and focuses on advanced solution engineering and may involve multiple products and internetworking functionalities.
Target Audience: Pre-sales, intermediate to advanced level individuals worldwide who are responsible for:- Planning, designing and/or engineering a progressive solution consisting of a suite of Nortel Networks products based upon customer requirements
- Determining the right technology for the customer's network focusing on the interoperability of all products involved
- Providing a quote
- Providing assistance where necessary in the development of an implementation plan
- Supporting design specialists in planning, designing and/or engineering a baseline solution
Demonstrated Skills: A candidate who is minimally qualified has these characteristics. In general it represents approximately six months to one year of relevant or related work experience.- Has quantifiable experience designing a comprehensive network solution using Nortel Networks products
- Can, with minimal assistance, plan, design, and/or engineer network solutions with intermediate to advanced complexity
- Can apply knowledge of the topics tested to help solve customer design issues (multi-product, and/or multi-site) in most situations
- Can work alone, without close supervision, although he or she may be part of a team
- Acts in a consultative role to entry/intermediate individuals
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