Blackberry Certification

Overview

Having the Knowledge is One Thing.  Demonstrating It is Another The BlackBerry® Certification Program validates the skills and knowledge you’ve gained when it comes to BlackBerry® products and services.

Benefits for Individuals

The BlackBerry® Certification Program offers many benefits for your career.

Show You Have What It Takes

You know how much time and energy you’ve devoted to building your knowledge and developing your skills. But it’s not always obvious to everyone else. Certification is one way to cut to the chase. It can help demonstrate you’re the person to trust for the job.

Boost Your Career

Demonstrate your drive and ambition in a way that distinguishes you from others. Your certification is a testament to your knowledge and dedication.

Enhance Your Contribution to Your Team

Certification can set you apart as a recognized subject matter expert your colleagues can turn to for advice, which could enhance your team’s overall performance.

Stay Up-to-speed on Technology Trends

The BlackBerry Certification Program helps you stay on the cutting edge. And because new certifications are added regularly to reflect changing technology, it keeps you on the cutting edge.

Benefits for Organizations

The BlackBerry® Certification Program allows your organization to add to its competitive advantages, boost productivity and acquire the know-how it needs to help it succeed in the wireless world.

Hire Demonstrated Proficiency and Talent

The BlackBerry Certification Program helps demonstrate employees have the skills and knowledge required for BlackBerry® solution specific roles across all stages of implementation. So whether you’re hiring someone new or considering a promotion, you’ll have guidance in identifying candidates with the relevant BlackBerry solutions qualifications.

Increase the Performance of IT Teams

When individuals in IT-related roles enhance their skills, the whole organization benefits. And that can translate into reduced downtime, betterservice, faster ROI and increased productivity, company-wide.

Add to Your Organization’s Competitive Advantages

Employee certification demonstrates you’re dedicated to offering excellent service and support. Participation in the BlackBerry Certification Program shows your organization believes in training and keeping up-to-speed with ever-changing technology.

What Certifications are Offered?

BlackBerry Certifications, exams, and exam guides are grouped according to specific roles in the various stages of BlackBerry deployment:

• Plan and Design

BlackBerry Certified Solution Designer

The BlackBerry® Certified Solution Designer certification is designed for technical professionals who provide pre- and post-sales technical consulting services to BlackBerry customers.

Required Exams

• One exam related to designing and deploying BlackBerry solutions on the platform of your choice: Microsoft® Exchange, IBM® Lotus® Domino® or Novell® GroupWise®
• Completion of the BlackBerry Certified System Administrator certification
• Exams Currently Available
• BCP-610 Designing and Deploying a BlackBerry Solution in a Microsoft Exchange Environment1
• BCX-611 Designing and Deploying a BlackBerry Solution in an IBM Lotus Domino Environment1
• BCX-612 Designing and Deploying a BlackBerry Solution in a Novell GroupWise Environment1
• Manage and Monitor

BlackBerry Certified System Administrator

The Certified BlackBerry Enterprise Server Administrator certification is designed for technical professionals who install, configure and manage BlackBerry® Enterprise Server software in an enterprise environment.

Required Exams

• One exam focused on maintaining a BlackBerry Enterprise Server in the platform of your choice: Microsoft® Exchange, IBM® Lotus® Domino® or Novell® GroupWise®
• Exams Currently Available
• BCP-410 Maintaining a BlackBerry Enterprise Server in a Microsoft Exchange Environment
• BCX-411 Maintaining a BlackBerry Enterprise Server in an IBM Lotus Domino Environment1
• Support and Troubleshoot

BlackBerry Certified Support Specialist

Choose the BlackBerry Certified Support Specialist option if you support BlackBerry smartphone end-users in a BlackBerry® Internet Service or enterprise environment.

Required Exams

• One exam on supporting BlackBerry smartphones in either a BlackBerry Internet Service or enterprise environment
• Exams Currently Available
• BCP-210 Supporting BlackBerry Devices in a BlackBerry Internet Service Environment
• BCP-211 Supporting BlackBerry Devices in an Enterprise Environment

BlackBerry Certified Server Support Specialist

Choose the BlackBerry Certified Server Support Specialist option if you support an enterprise-based BlackBerry solution, including the BlackBerry® Enterprise Server and associated components.

Required Exams

• One exam related to supporting BlackBerry smartphones in an enterprise environment
• One exam related to supporting the BlackBerry Enterprise Server
• Exams Currently Available
• BCP-212 Supporting the BlackBerry Enterprise Server in an IBM® Lotus® Domino® Environment
• BCP-213 Supporting a BlackBerry Enterprise Server in a Microsoft® Exchange Environment
• BCX-214 Supporting the BlackBerry Enterprise Server in a Novell® GroupWise® Environment1

Future Certifications

Future certifications might include:

• BlackBerry® Certified Enterprise Application Developer
• BlackBerry Certified Trainer
• BlackBerry Sales Expert
• BlackBerry Expert User
• Future certifications for organizations may include:
• BlackBerry Certified Reseller
• BlackBerry Certified Training Center