Hands-On Certification Training at the SNIA Tech Center

One of the fastest-growing technical certifications is the SNIA Storage Professional Certification. Over 10,000 storage professionals worldwide have become SNIA certified. In 2007, SNIA re-energized its training facilities at the SNIA Technology Center, adding millions of dollars of cutting-edge industry-donated equipment, and developed a complete Hands-On Lab (HOL) program. SNIA certification training at the SNIA Technology Center features expert, certified instructors, authentic, hands-on lab environments, and the opportunity to interact with other storage professionals—all in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Classes are forming now for these sought-after certifications; please contact the SNIA Technology Center at (719) 694-1380 to learn more about these classes. The SNIA Technology Center is located at 4410 ArrowsWest Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 and class is scheduled from 8:30am-5:00pm Mountain Time. For driving directions to the SNIA Technology Center and hotel information, please visit http://www.snia.org/tech_activities/tech_center/visitor_info/

Course Schedule

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March 2010
Storage Network Foundations, $2,473.00 US
Tuesday, 3/23 - Friday, 3/26 

April 2010
Storage Networking Management and Administration, $2,473.00 US
Tuesday, 4/27 - Friday, 4/30 

May 2010
Storage Network Foundations, $2,473.00 US
Tuesday, 5/04 - Friday, 5/07
Storage Networking Management and Administration, $2,473.00 US
Tuesday, 5/11 - Friday, 5/14 

June 2010
Storage Networking Design and Assessment, $2,703.00 US
Monday, 6/21 - Friday, 6/25

July 2010
Storage Network Foundations, $2,473.00 US
Tuesday, 7/13 - Friday, 7/16
 

August 2010
Storage Networking Management and Administration, $2,473.00 US
Tuesday, 8/03 - Friday, 8/06 

September 2010
Storage Network Foundations, $2,473.00 US
Tuesday, 9/14 - Friday, 9/17
 

November 2010
Storage Network Foundations, $2,473.00 US
Tuesday, 11/9 - Friday, 11/12
 

Course Logistics & Policies

Group and Multiple Courses Incentive
Register 2 or more students and each student will receive a $100.00 exam voucher (50% discount) for certification testing at any Prometric® location. Each individual student who registers in more than one SNIA certification course will receive a $100.00 exam voucher (50% discount) for certification testing at any Prometric® location. For more information on how to register for group or multiple course discounts, please email us at course_registration@snia.org.

Payment Deadline Policy

No course registration is considered valid until payment has been received by the SNIA. Course space is limited - admission is granted on a first-paid first-served basis.

Refund Policy 

A student may cancel a registration for any reason up to 14 days prior to the first day of a course. After that deadline, refunds are made under the following schedule:

14 days prior to first day of a course            100% of Paid Course Reg Fee
7 to 13 days prior to first day of a course     50% of Paid Course Reg Fee
Up to 6 days prior to first day of a course     25% of Paid Course Reg Fee

Cancellation

The SNIA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses that do not meet minimum enrollment criteria. Students traveling should secure flexible flight arrangements.  In the event of a rescheduling or cancellation of a course; all students will be notified within 10 days prior to first day of a course and a full refund will be issued for any paid course registration fees.

Classes will start at 8:30 am each day and will likely finish at 5:00 pm, depending on classroom discussions. Please plan your travel arrangements to be in Colorado Springs for the full duration of the class. The class allows plenty of discussion and interaction with the instructor, so please come prepared with your questions and ideas to help get the most out your classroom experience. Laptops for course participation will be provided.

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