In the 1980s, a 19-year-old pre-med student at the University of Texas just happened to like computers – a lot. Michael Dell never made it to graduation and dropped out at the end of his first year to pursue a different dream, armed only with a $1,000 stake from his family and a love of PCs. No one could have predicted that Dell would turn his dorm room “business” into Dell Inc., a globally recognized leader in computing.
Dell merged with EMC Corporation in late 2016, and the new company was rebranded as Dell Technologies, which includes Dell, Dell EMC, Pivotal, RSA, Secureworks, Virtustream and VMware. According to Forbes, Dell Technologies (before completion of the merger with EMC) was the fourth largest privately held company in the United States and the world’s largest privately held technology company. With offices in more than 180 countries worldwide, Dell boasts more than 145,000 employees, with sales exceeding $74 billion in 2016. According to its investor relations website, a whopping 98% of all Fortune 500 companies use Dell Technologies products and services. Dell is also well represented in Gartner Magic Quadrant leader lists for products and services, including the Data Center Backup and Recovery Software, Managed Security Services, and Integrated Systems lists.
Computing products remain a staple in the Dell product portfolio. Consumers interested in laptops, workstations, tablets and desktops will find a variety of products available (along with peripherals such as monitors, printers and VDI appliances) to meet personal, SMB, enterprise or gaming requirements. Dell also offers solutions for networks, storage, servers, gateways and embedded computing, as well as a broad range of IT and business services.
Dell Technologies’ products and services currently fall under seven technology brands:
Within each brand, there are multiple products, services and solutions that cater to specific areas of interest for Dell customers.
VMware, Secureworks and Pivotal continue to strategically align with Dell Technologies’ core business areas. VMware continues to provide hybrid cloud, mobile computing and software-defined data center solutions. Pivotal offers analytic tools, next-generation software development methodology and modern cloud-native platforms, while Secureworks focuses on incident response and threat intelligence security. RSA helps companies manage and monitor their digital risk profiles and activities.
In response to its merger with EMC, Dell and Dell EMC’s certification programs have merged into the unified Dell EMC Proven Professional certification portfolio. You’ll find that the website and certifications have a brand-new look and feel. Dell Education Services offers two CompTIA certs along with numerous Dell EMC certifications divided up by technology category or track, including Storage, Data Protection, Converged Infrastructure and Data Science. A latest search of the Dell certification website finds that Dell no longer offers Microsoft certification training courses.
If you’re not sure where to start on your certification journey, the new Dell EMC Proven Professional certification framework is a great starting point. Here, you’ll find certifications for four skill levels:
The certification framework is hierarchical: The specialist certification takes the lower-level associate credential as a prerequisite, while the expert-level credentials take both the associate and specialist credentials as prerequisites. Associate and specialist certifications do not expire. Master and expert certifications expire after two years.
In Dell’s certification framework, you’ll find Dell EMC credentials across eight different tracks: Technology Architect (TA), Cloud Architect (CA), Enterprise Architect (EA), Implementation Engineer (IE), Systems Administrator (SA), Platform Engineer (PE), Technical Support Engineer (TSE) and Data Scientist (DS). The certification framework also maps credentials back to specific technology areas (cloud, storage, data protection, server, networking, converged infrastructure and data science).
There are also certification maps for role-based credentials:
Certification candidates should register with Dell EMC TechDirect. From the TechDirect portal, candidates can access free test prep materials, schedule exams, view test results and print their certification transcripts. Candidates may also view their company’s competency status through the TechDirect portal.
Dell Partners whose employees have earned the Certified Deployment Professional badge may be eligible to earn the Services Competency for Deployment (or simply Deployment Competency) designation. To earn this competency, Partners must be at least at the Gold tier level and have two or more employees who’ve passed the associated exam. A formal application must be submitted to Dell requesting Deployment Competency designation. Deployment Competency designations are available for Server, Storage, Networking and Client Systems.
Because Dell has updated its certification portfolio, it’s well worth your time to peruse the new Dell EMC Proven Professional Certification Framework to understand the new certification flow. All certification tracks begin with selecting a technology concentration: Cloud, Storage, Data Protection, Server, Networking, Converged Infrastructure or Data Science. Next, candidates earn the DECA (associate) credential recommended for their technology track. From there, candidates select the applicable role-based certification roadmap (Plan and Design, Deploy, Manage, or Support) and follow the certification recommendations to earn the specialist, expert and master credentials available in that certification path.
Below, we’ve listed some examples of the many certifications you’ll find in the new Dell EMC program. We’ve chosen to present these certification examples by the available technology tracks.
The Server technology roadmap is the only certification path where a third-party certification, the CompTIA Server+, serves as the associate-level credential.
On top of its Certified Deployment Professional certifications, Dell Education Services has partnered with several third-party organizations in the past to provide certifications for CompTIA and Microsoft certifications. However, Dell has reduced the number of CompTIA cert courses that it offers and totally eliminated its Microsoft cert courses.
CompTIA is a well-known, vendor-neutral certification provider. Dell has reduced its CompTIA certification training courses to just two online offerings: A+ and Linux+ certs. The cost for CompTIA training courses ranges from $550 to $650 for these topics.
According to Dell, 78% of all companies use IT deployment services. With such a widespread need, IT professionals specializing in deployment find a demand for their skills across multiple industry sectors. Some of the sectors that Dell serves are education, energy, financial services, government (federal, state and local), healthcare, manufacturing, retail, telecommunications, media and entertainment, and web development.
Popular job boards such as TechCareers, SimplyHired and Glassdoor reveal numerous jobs available for Dell-certified deployment professionals. Most of the listed positions focus on engineering roles for server, virtualization, networking, systems, integration, data security and the like. Other available roles include consultants, account executives, system administrators, IT managers and deployment managers.
Dell recommends and offers core training courses for each of its Dell EMC credentials. Interested candidates who register on the DirectTech website can also access free test study guides. In addition, Dell offers many free e-learning courses at the foundation level on various Dell products and technologies, including networking, storage, data protection, big data and converged infrastructure.
Core recommended training for each solution track includes a basic, intermediate and advanced course. Prices vary, but candidates can expect to pay $2,500 to $5,000. Most training is a combination of e-learning activities that you complete prior to attending instructor-led training.
Dell also provides training for other certifications and training opportunities for end users and IT professionals in various disciplines, including these:
Fundamental or introductory courses typically cost $100 to $200, while advanced training courses may cost thousands of dollars (we found one course with a price tag of $10,000). Dell also offers onsite training courses, with most prices running at least double that of public courses. The most expensive onsite course we found topped $42,000.
Check out everything Dell has to offer on its Education Services webpage.
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Ed is a 30-year-plus veteran of the computing industry who has worked as a programmer, a technical manager, a classroom instructor, a network consultant, and a technical evangelist for companies that include Burroughs, Schlumberger, Novell, IBM/Tivoli and NetQoS. He has written for numerous publications, including Tom’s IT Pro, and is the author of more than 140 computing books on information security, web markup languages and development tools, and Windows operating systems.
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On the Basis of Types: The research report analyzes key factors such as production, revenue, price, size, advancement, future forecast, and market growth rate of each type, primarily split into:
● EMI Test Receiver
● Signal Generator
● Spectrum Analyzer
● ESD Generator
● Others
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Chapter 1 EMC Test Equipment Market Overview
1.1 EMC Test Equipment Definition
1.2 Global EMC Test Equipment Market Size Status and Outlook (2016-2030)
1.3 Global EMC Test Equipment Market Size Comparison by Region (2016-2030)
1.4 Global EMC Test Equipment Market Size Comparison by Type (2016-2030)
1.5 Global EMC Test Equipment Market Size Comparison by Application (2016-2030)
1.6 Global EMC Test Equipment Market Size Comparison by Sales Channel (2016-2030)
1.7 EMC Test Equipment Market Dynamics (COVID-19 Impacts)
1.7.1 Market Drivers/Opportunities
1.7.2 Market Challenges/Risks
1.7.3 Market News (Mergers/Acquisitions/Expansion)
1.7.4 COVID-19 Impacts
1.7.5 Post-Strategies of COVID-19
Chapter 2 EMC Test Equipment Market Segment Analysis by Player
2.1 Global EMC Test Equipment Sales and Market Share by Player (2019-2021)
2.2 Global EMC Test Equipment Revenue and Market Share by Player (2019-2021)
2.3 Global EMC Test Equipment Average Price by Player (2019-2021)
2.4 Players Competition Situation and Trends
2.5 Conclusion of Segment by Player
Chapter 3 EMC Test Equipment Market Segment Analysis by Type
3.1 Global EMC Test Equipment Market by Type
3.2 Global EMC Test Equipment Sales and Market Share by Type (2016-2021)
3.3 Global EMC Test Equipment Revenue and Market Share by Type (2016-2021)
3.4 Global EMC Test Equipment Average Price by Type (2016-2021)
3.5 Leading Players of EMC Test Equipment by Type in 2021
3.6 Conclusion of Segment by Type
Chapter 4 EMC Test Equipment Market Segment Analysis by Application
4.1 Global EMC Test Equipment Market by Application
4.2 Global EMC Test Equipment Revenue and Market Share by Application (2016-2021)
4.3 Leading Consumers of EMC Test Equipment by Application in 2021
4.4 Conclusion of Segment by Application
Chapter 5 EMC Test Equipment Market Segment Analysis by Sales Channel
5.1 Global EMC Test Equipment Market by Sales Channel
5.2 Global EMC Test Equipment Revenue and Market Share by Sales Channel (2016-2021)
5.3 Leading Distributors/Dealers of EMC Test Equipment by Sales Channel in 2021
5.4 Conclusion of Segment by Sales Channel
Chapter 6 EMC Test Equipment Market Segment Analysis by Region
6.1 Global EMC Test Equipment Market Size and CAGR by Region (2016-2030)
6.2 Global EMC Test Equipment Sales and Market Share by Region (2016-2021)
6.3 Global EMC Test Equipment Revenue and Market Share by Region (2016-2021)
6.4 North America
6.5 Europe
6.6 Asia-Pacific
6.7 South America
6.8 Middle East and Africa
Chapter 7 Profile of Leading EMC Test Equipment Players
Chapter 8 Upstream and Downstream Analysis of EMC Test Equipment
8.1 Industrial Chain of EMC Test Equipment
8.2 Upstream of EMC Test Equipment
8.3 Downstream of EMC Test Equipment
Chapter 9 Development Trend of EMC Test Equipment (2022-2030)
9.1 Global EMC Test Equipment Market Size (Sales and Revenue) Forecast (2022-2030)
9.2 Global EMC Test Equipment Market Size and CAGR Forecast by Region (2022-2030)
9.3 Global EMC Test Equipment Market Size and CAGR Forecast by Type (2022-2030)
9.4 Global EMC Test Equipment Market Size and CAGR Forecast by Application (2022-2030)
9.5 Global EMC Test Equipment Market Size and CAGR Forecast by Sales Channel (2022-2030)
Chapter 10 Appendix
10.1 Research Methodology
10.2 Data Sources
10.3 Disclaimer
10.4 Analysts Certification
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FLEMINGTON, NJ - Results from the PSAT told a different story than a state-mandated test given around the same time period this school year, according to a presentation from curriculum director Jessica Cangelosi-Hade at the Jan. 23 Hunterdon Central Regional Board of Education meeting.
Students took Start Strong diagnostic assessments this fall in algebra 1, geometry and algebra 2, ninth and tenth grade English Language Arts and ninth and 12th grade science during classroom time.
The Start Strong Assessment is not a high-stakes test, and unlike the NJSLA and the NJGPA has no bearing on graduation or placement.
The tests were shorter than others and designed to be “efficient,” taking 45 to 60 minutes for 10 to 25 questions per test.
The test initially replaced the NJSLA, which was canceled in 2021. Even though the NJSLA was given in 2022, the state continued to require Start Strong assessments.
“It’s meant to complement the resources that our teachers and administrators are using to evaluate the strengths and the needs for our students,” Cangelosi-Hade said.
The state has said in its guidance that Start Strong results do not predict results on other high-stakes exams.
Start Strong scoring is “deficits-based,” so that “the best you can do on Start Strong is ‘Less Support May Be Needed,'” according to Cangelosi-Hade.
According to Start Strong results, the amount of students “in need of strong support” was 58% in algebra 1, 35% in geometry and 25% in algebra 2.
A lesser percentage were “in need of strong support” in English Language Arts, with 27% of ninth grade test takers and 25% of 10th grade test takers receiving that result.
There was a noticeable difference in the science “in need of strong support” results, with 28% for ninth graders and 50% for 12th graders.
While the state’s guidance said Start Strong should not be compared against other state assessments, comparing them with the results with the nationally-recognized PSAT, which students from ninth to 11th grade took just a few weeks later in October, shows a positive difference.
The PSAT measures similar standards as Start Strong and can be used as an alternative pathway to satisfy the state graduation assessment requirement.
On the PSAT, 69% of 10th and 11th graders received “graduation ready” scores in math and 79% of this grade level were “graduation ready” in English Language Arts.
“I want you to step back and think about the disparity there that we're seeing,” the curriculum director said. “Here we're seeing close to 70% and close to 80% are graduation ready, versus what you just saw a few slides ago in terms of our Start Strong data.”
“I would urge, if parents are thinking if they got the Start Strong assessment results and it says strong support may be needed, not to worry too much, this is just one assessment," Cangelosi-Hade said.
Even the personalized letter the district sent home made the point that there may not be cause for alarm, she explained.
Superintendent Jeffrey Moore said the district is experiencing a level of frustration with the state’s assessments and confusing guidance.
“This year is the first time that I called the board’s attorney and got a billable hour with her to talk about what if we ignore this and just don’t do it,” he said. “This was useless to us.”
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