Overview

Give Your Students The Skills They Need To Get Ahead

In today's world of higher education, students are looking for more than just a degree. They're looking for an edge, and with Sun technology training, they can master the skills that will help propel them into fulfilling careers, right from the start.

Those skills can be difficult to teach, especially with the resource constraints that most departments in post-secondary institutions face. By offering your students the opportunity to undertake these FREE courses, you can feel confident that with the help of Sun, you will be able to bridge any learning gaps and deliver on the promise of anyone, anytime, learning and computing.

The courses available within the SAI programme can help prepare your students to become certified in the industries latest innovative technologies, such as the Java programming language and Solaris Operating System, amongst many others.

How You And Your Students Will Benefit From Enrolling In The SAI Programme

The Sun Academic Initiative brings benefits to academic institutions, departments and students alike:

• The Sun Academic Initiative offers integrated curriculum solutions via a variety of delivery methods. Students can get in-class, hands-on instruction from SAI members and participate in projects and case studies facilitated by experienced, technical professionals. Students can also study at their own pace online from any browser through the Sun Web Learning Center.
• Leverage Sun's expertise as an industry leader in technology and learning.
• FREE unlimited access to Web-based courses on Java technology and the Solaris Operating System, amongst others.
• Industry-recognised credentials through our professional certification programmes.
• Easy to deliver, track and administer training.

The Benefits to Students Include

• Flexibility to study when and where it's convenient, at your own pace.
• Ability to expand your knowledge base and gain competitive edge.
• Access to obtain the skills you need to fast-track your career.
• Prepare for industry progression with certifications and marketable job skills Students benefit from academic pricing for authorised Sun curriculum. Both students and departments get free access to online courses from the Sun Web Learning Center.

The Benefits to Institutions Include

• Easy to use, easy to access, free web-based courses that are the perfect supplement to in-class instructions.
• Ability to differentiate by offering cutting edge technology training from the source.
• As a Sun Academic Initiative partner, your institution will get quality curriculum and support directly from Sun, one of the world's premier IT training companies. Institutions can then keep up with the pace of technology, and further differentiate their academic programs by offering education in innovative technologies.

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