Regarding EMC Exam

Depending on which track you want to go with.

the ISM is the associate level, you then have the specialist and expert levels ahead

these levels exists in various products and technologies, however the ISM (E20-001) is a must to procees forward with the next levels.

Thank you,

Marwan Sherin

Hello Vikastz -

Marwan is correct that the Information Storage and Management course/exam is great place to start.  We do offer alternative Associate level certifications.  More details can be found here, but keep in mind that certain Specialist and Expert level certifications require a specific Associate certification.  Choosing the right Associate certification is dependent upon the path you intend to take.

The next step after reaching Associate level certification, will depend on your organization and the role or roles you will perform. 

• UNAFFILIATED CANDIDATE - If you are unaffiliated, consider either the Cloud Architect track or the Data Center Architect track. The exams and associated training for these certifications focus on technology concepts and principles applicable to any storage vendor environment.  These tracks have been specially developed to validate the planning and design skills of IT storage consultants.  They are ideal for professionals who assist organizations that are planning to implement cloud or provide cloud-based IT services.

• EMC CUSTOMER - If you’re an EMC customer, there are three to consider.  The Storage Administrator track is for individuals who will use and administer the EMC solution.  The other two are the Cloud Architect and Data Center Architect tracks.  These are not product based tracks.  The exams and associated training focus on technology concepts and principles applicable to any storage vendor environment.  These tracks have been specially developed to validate the planning and design skills of IT storage consultants.  They are ideal for professionals who assist organizations that are planning to implement cloud or provide cloud-based IT services.

• PARTNER EMPLOYEE - If you’re a partner, speak with your manager and the EMC Channel Account Manager.  EMC Partners have contractual obligations to get a certain number of employees certified.  Your manager should let you know if your certification achievement needs to be counted against that obligation.

• EMC EMPLOYEE - If you’re an EMC employee, speak with your manager. Certifications are role-based so you and your manager should determine together the specific role you should prepare for.

To view additional information regarding the Cloud Architect and/or the Data Center Architect certifications, please select the appropriate link below.

Customer     https://education.emc.com/cust/campaign/dca_ca.aspx

Guest           http://education.emc.com/guest/campaign/dca_ca.aspx

If you would like to speak with an Education Services Consultant to discuss our offerings or programs, please follow this link to find a consultant in your area.

Best of luck to you!