3051:Delphi Client/Server Certification Program
KEYWORDS: Certification, Client/Server AREA: Product Info
Borland International
Delphi Client/Server Certification Program
The Delphi Client/Server Certification Program was developed by
Borland to meet the needs of IS departments, developers, and
training professionals. Certification is a key accomplishment
earned by an alliance of organizations and individuals devoted
to the ongoing delivery of training and of quality business
solutions built with Delphi Client/Server. This alliance
enables Borland partners to deliver distinctive applications
and education to our customers worldwide.
Certification Tracts
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Through certification, Borland validates an individual's Delphi
Client/Server knowledge and skill. The validation is earned by
meeting requirements in one of two tracts:
1) Certified Delphi Client/Server Developer
2) Certified Delphi Client/Server Training Professional
Borland's certified professionals enjoy the important status
required to develop and train in America's most demanding
corporate development environments. In addition, Borland
certified developers and trainers:
- receive a Certificate of Recognition
- are entitled to use the Borland Delphi C/S Certified logo
which designates their expertise with Delphi Client/Server
- are entitled to purchase Borland Delphi Client/Server 2.0
courseware (Training Professionals only)
- receive a free listing on Borland's On-line Resource Locator*
Requirements for Certified Delphi C/S Developers
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To become a Certified Delphi C/S Developer, you must:
- complete the Borland Delphi Client/Server Exam with a
passing score
- sign a Delphi C/S Developer Certification Agreement
Requirements for Certified Delphi C/S Training Professionals
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To achieve the status and distinction of becoming a Certified
Delphi Client/Server Training Professional, you must:
- complete the Borland Delphi Client/Server Exam with a passing
score
- successfully complete a Borland-sponsored Delphi
Client/Server 2.0 Train-the-Trainer course
- sign a Delphi Client/Server Training Professional
Certification Agreement
Certification Renewal
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Certification renewal is required annually or in conjunction
with major new releases of Delphi Client/Server Suite. To
maintain continuous Certification status, you must renew
certification within 60 days of release of new certification
testing. Renewal may include passing another certification
exam, additional fees, and attendance at additional Borland
authorized training courses.
Following are details and instructions on each of the
requirements for certification.
- complete the Borland Delphi C/S Certification Exam with a
passing score
A certified professional must have exceptional Delphi C/S
skills and knowledge in order to assist others in the full
use the product. Individuals who are seeking the status of
Delphi C/S certification can make two attemtps at passing the
exam. If both attempts are unsuccessful, you must attend a
Delphi C/S training course taught by a certified instructor
before making a third attempt to pass the exam. For
information on Delphi Client/Server product training send an
email to kalderman@wpo.borland.com.
Preparing for the Delphi Client/Server Exam:
Individuals may download the Study Guide
(http://www.borland.com) which outlines the objectives used to
create the questions on the Delphi Client/Server Exam.
Candidates are also encouraged to take advantage of any Delphi
Client/Server 2.0 classes taught by Certified Delphi
Client/Server Training Professionals and study Borland Press
books.
Testing Centers and Costs:
Price: $140/exam
(Currently testing is available in the United State and
Canada. Watch this space as we bring additional testing
centers online internationally.
All testing is administered by Sylvan Prometric testing
centers. Sylvan Prometric has over 200 testing centers
worldwide. You are allowed 75 minutes to complete the Delphi
C/S exam. Your score will be presented at the conclusion of
the exam. To register to take the Delphi Client/Server Exam
in a Sylvan testing center near you, call 1-800-430-EXAM
(1-800-430-3926).
- successfully complete a Borland Delphi Client/Server 2.0
Train-the-Trainer course
The Delphi C/S 2.0 Train-the-Trainer class is required by all
Training Professionals seeking certification. This five-day
class of in-depth courseware instruction offers instructor
discussions, teachbacks, reviews and tips of Borland's
official Delphi Client/Server 2.0 courseware. Included in
the $2995 price is one Delphi Client/Server Instructor Guide,
ten Delphi Client/Server Student Guides and five free support
phone calls to Borland's courseware developer all valued at
over $2800.
For specific dates and locations of the upcoming Train-the-
Trainer classes, please contact Lisa Coenen at 408-431-5758
or by email at lcoenen@wpo.borland.com.
- sign a Delphi C/S Developer or Training Professional
Certification Agreement
Once Borland receives your exam results from Sylvan
Prometric, you will be notified. A Certification Agreement
will be mailed to you for signature. When the signed original
agreement is returned to Borland, you will receive official
notification of certification along with the certifiation logo
and Certificate of Recognition. A copy of the Certification
Agreement is downloaded with this document.
Note: Certification qualifications may vary slightly by country.
For details on certification programs outside the United States
and Canada contact your local Borland sales office. *Free
listings are available to members of Borland Connections,
Premier Partners and Authorized Education centers.
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