Belden Trains, Certifies Industrial Network Professionals in North America

Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, will now offer its HirschmannIndustrial Ethernet Network Professional Program to professionals responsible for industrial network infrastructures throughout North America. The program seeks to train, test and qualify individuals’ skills and capabilities related to industrial Ethernet technology and how to deploy it within applications, such as automation, data acquisition, monitoring and network security.

The Hirschmann Industrial Ethernet Network Professional Program has certified more than 600 network engineers in 47 countries. It is designed to enhance participants’ networking skills and help system integrators and end-users demonstrate a breadth of knowledge across various technologies.

The training series and set of certification exams cover topics, including: Ethernet and fieldbus technology, Internet Protocols, industrial network management, network security, virtual local area networks (VLANs), wireless local area networks (WLANs), structured cabling and network design.

Starting this month and running through the winter, Belden is currently offering the program in three locations, with more locations to be added in 2015. A full schedule is available here: https://www.registermyswitch.com/certification.php.

• INDIANAPOLIS – Oct. 14-16 (Wireless LAN Technology & Applications).
• ATLANTA – Nov. 3-4 (Industrial Ethernet Technology), Nov. 5-7 (Industrial Networking Technology), Nov. 10-12 (Layer 2 Switching, Theory and Practice) and Nov. 13-14 (Industrial Network Management, Theory and Practice).
• HOUSTON – Feb. 2-3 (Industrial Ethernet Technology), Feb. 4-6 (Industrial Networking Technology), Feb. 9-11 (Layer 2 Switching, Theory and Practice) and Feb. 12-13 (Industrial Network Management, Theory and Practice).

“One of the best ways to protect against downtime is to have on-site specialists and external service providers who are qualified to quickly trouble-shoot faults or prevent them from ever happening,” said Julia Santogatta, initiative and vertical marketing director at Belden. “We’ve found that a variety of skills are required to control industrial equipment and critical communications networks. Our training and certification program aims to confirm genuine, up-to-date expertise, and ultimately provide assurance to end-users that their vendors and partners are qualified.”

The certifications are divided into two distinct areas – general technology expertise and specific product expertise. Within each category, three qualification levels are available:

• The “Specialist” certificate proves solid knowledge of the technology area or product.
• The “Professional” displays a deeper understanding and application ability.
• The “Engineer” demonstrates comprehensive expertise in the respective field or with the respective products.

The Hirschmann Industrial Ethernet Network Professional Program has been implemented in other regions of the world, including Europe and Asia, since 2003.

For more information or to register for an upcoming training session, visit https://www.registermyswitch.com/certification.php.

An early innovator in industrial Ethernet, Belden knows Industrial IT and is delivering the next generation of industrial networking solutions. Its global brands – Hirschmann, GarrettCom and Tofino Security – are leading the way in the adoption of industrial Ethernet. With a purpose-built portfolio, Belden’s wired, wireless and embedded products deliver the highest confidence of reliability, availability and security. In addition, excellent warranties and dedicated customer support minimize downtime, protect critical infrastructure and provide peace of mind.

About Belden

Belden Inc., a global leader in high-quality, end-to-end signal transmission solutions, delivers a comprehensive product portfolio designed to meet the mission-critical network infrastructure needs of industrial, enterprise and broadcast markets. With innovative solutions targeted at reliable and secure transmission of rapidly growing amounts of data, audio and video needed for today’s applications, Belden is at the center of the global transformation to a connected world. Founded in 1902, the company is headquartered in St. Louis and has manufacturing capabilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit us at www.belden.com; follow us on Twitter @BeldenInc.

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