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 SWP Courses and related Certifications
Linux Administration Certifications
ICT Council Linux Administration Associate
ICT Council Linux Administration Professional
ICT Council Linux Administration Expert
LPI Certification Level 1
LPI Certification Level 2
Java Programming Certifications
Sun Certified Java Programmer - SCJP
Sun Certified Java Web Component Developer
Sun Certified Java Business Component Developer
Database & PHP Certifications
MySQL Database
PHP Programming
Networking Certifications
Cert - Cisco CCNA 640-801 (i.e 640-811 + 640-821)
Cert - Cisco CCNP 642-801 (BSCI)
Cert - Cisco CCNP 642-811 (BCMSN)
Cert - Cisco CCNP 642-821 (BCRAN)
Cert - Cisco CCNP 642-831 (CIT)
Cert - Cisco CCIE (Routing & Switching)
Cert - Cisco CCIE (Lab Exam)
Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP)
Computer Security Certifications
Cert - Computer Information Forensics Investigator (CIFI)
Information Security Penetration-testing Professional (ISP2)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Management and IT Services Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management (ITIL)
International ICT Council Linux Administration
Associate
| SWP Course | :
Cert - Linux Administration 1 |
| No. of Exam | : 1 (Exam code: ICT-LAA-1) |
| Approximate # of questions | : 60 ~ 70 |
| Duration in minutes | : 90 (1.5 hours) |
| Format | : Multiple choice |
| Required Passing Score | : 65% |
| Exam Fee | : USD150 (HK$1,170) |
| Prerequisites | : N/A |
| Renew | : N/A |
| Exam Location | : IICTC Proctoring Center |
| Website | :
Linux Administration Associate |
International ICT Council Linux Administration
Professional
| SWP Course | :
Cert - Linux Administration 1 |
| No. of Exam | : 1 (Exam code: ICT-LAP-1) |
| Approximate # of questions | : 60 ~ 70 |
| Duration in minutes | : 90 (1.5 hours) |
| Format | : Multiple choice |
| Required Passing Score | : 65% |
| Exam Fee | : USD150 (HK$1,170) |
| Prerequisites | : IICTC Linux Administration Associate |
| Renew | : N/A |
| Exam Location | : IICTC Proctoring Center |
| Website | :
Linux Administration Professional |
International ICT Council Linux Administration
Expert
| SWP Course | :
Cert - Linux Administration 2 |
| No. of Exam | : 1 (Exam code: ICT-LAE-1) |
| Approximate # of questions | : 60 ~ 70 |
| Duration in minutes | : 90 (1.5 hours) |
| Format | : Multiple choice |
| Required Passing Score | : 65% |
| Exam Fee | : USD150 (HK$1,170) |
| Prerequisites | : IICTC Linux Administration
Professional |
| Renew | : N/A |
| Exam Location | : IICTC Proctoring Center |
| Website | :
Linux Administration Expert |
LPI Certification Level 1
| SWP Course | :
Cert - Linux Administration 1 |
| No. of Exam | : 2 (Exam code: 117-101, 117-102) |
| Approximate # of questions | : 70 (101 exam), 73 (102 exam)
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| Duration in minutes | : 90 (1.5 hours) |
| Format | : Multiple choice, short answer |
| Required Passing Score | : Both 101 exam and 102 exam are 500,
total score is 800 |
| Exam Fee | : USD150 (HK$1,170) |
| Prerequisites | : N/A |
| Renew | : N/A |
| Exam Location | : Prometric or VUE |
| Website | : Linux Professional Institute
Certification Level 1
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LPI Certification Level 2
| SWP Course | :
Cert - Linux Administration 2 |
| No. of Exam | : 2 (Exam code: 117-201, 117-202) |
| Approximate # of questions | : 65 (201 exam), 65 (202 exam)
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| Duration in minutes | : 90 (1.5 hours) |
| Format | : Multiple choice, short answer |
| Required Passing Score | : Both 201 exam and 202 exam are 500,
total score is 800 |
| Exam Fee | : USD150 (HK$1,170) |
| Prerequisites | : LPI Level 1 |
| Renew | : N/A |
| Exam Location | : Prometric or VUE |
| Website | : Linux Professional Institute
Certification Level 2
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Sun Certified Java Programmer - SCJP
Sun Certified Java Web Component Developer
| SWP Course | : Package - J2EE (Java Web
Components) |
| No. of Exam | : 1 (Exam code: CX-310-081) |
| Approximate # of questions | : 69 |
| Duration in minutes | : 135 (2 hours & 15 mins) |
| Format | : Multiple Choice, Free Response/ Drag &
Drop |
| Required Passing Score | : 62% (44 of 69 questions) |
| Exam Fee | : USD200 (HK$1,560) |
| Prerequisites | : SCJP |
| Renew | : N/A |
| Exam Location | : Prometric |
| Website | :
Sun Certified Java Web Component Developer |
Sun Certified Java Business Component
Developer
MySQL Database
| SWP Course | :
Cert - MySQL 4 Core Certification |
| No. of Exam | : 1 (Exam code: 001-002) |
| Approximate # of questions | : 70 |
| Duration in minutes | : 90 (1.5 hours) |
| Format | : Multiple choice, short answer |
| Required Passing Score | : N/A |
| Exam Fee | : USD200 (HK$1,560) |
| Prerequisites | : N/A |
| Renew | : Re-certify when new version of MySQL presented |
| Exam Location | : VUE |
| Website | :
Official MySQL Exam |
| SWP Course | :
Cert - MySQL 4 Professional Certification |
| No. of Exam | : 1 (Exam code: 002-001) |
| Approximate # of questions | : 70 |
| Duration in minutes | : 90 (1.5 hours) |
| Format | : Multiple choice, short answer |
| Required Passing Score | : N/A |
| Exam Fee | : USD200 (HK$1,560) |
| Prerequisites | : Must pass Core exam |
| Renew | : Re-certify when new version of MySQL presented |
| Exam Location | : VUE |
| Website | :
Official MySQL Exam |
Zend PHP Certification Exam
| SWP Course | :
PHP Programming Essential
:
Advanced PHP Programming |
| No. of Exam | : 1 (Exam code: 200-100) |
| Approximate # of questions | : 70 |
| Duration in minutes | : 90 (1.5 hours) |
| Format | : As a multiple-choice question with only one right
answer.
: As a multiple-choice question with multiple correct answers.
: As a free-form question for which the answer
must be typed in.
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| Required Passing Score | : Minimum passing score is
655 |
| Exam Fee | : USD125 (HK$975) |
| Prerequisites | : N/A |
| Renew | : N/A |
| Exam Location | : VUE |
| Website | :
Zend PHP Certification Exam |
Cisco - CCNA
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Exam (ICND 640-811)
| SWP Course | :
Cert - Cisco CCNA |
| No. of Exam | : 1 (Exam code: 640-811) |
| Approximate # of questions | : 40 - 50 |
| Duration in minutes | : 60 (1 hour) |
| Format | : Multiple Choice |
| Required Passing Score | : N/A |
| Exam Fee | : HK$800 (HK$1,200 if take 640-801 exam) |
| Prerequisites | : N/A |
| Renew | : Re-certify every 3 years |
| Exam Location | : Prometric or VUE |
| Website | :
Cisco CCNA 640-811 Exam |
INTRO Beta Exam (INTRO 640-821)
| SWP Course | :
Cert - Cisco CCNA |
| No. of Exam | : 1 (Exam code: 640-821) |
| Approximate # of questions | : 45 - 55 |
| Duration in minutes | : 75 (1 hour & 15 mins) |
| Format | : Multiple Choice |
| Required Passing Score | : N/A |
| Exam Fee | : HK$800 (HK$1,200 if take 640-801 exam) |
| Prerequisites | : N/A |
| Renew | : Re-certify every 3 years |
| Exam Location | : Prometric or VUE |
| Website | :
Cisco CCNA 640-821 Exam |
Cisco 640-801 exam included both ICND (640-811) and INTRO (640-821) exams
Cisco - CCNP
CCNP - Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks Exam (BSCI 642-801)
| SWP Course | : Cert - Cisco CCNP 642-801
(BSCI) |
| No. of Exam | : 1 (Exam code: BSCI 642-801) |
| Approximate # of questions | : 60 - 70 |
| Duration in minutes | : 75 - 90 (1.5 hours maximum) |
| Format | : Multiple Choice |
| Required Passing Score | : 690 |
| Exam Fee | : HK$1,200 |
| Prerequisites | : CCNA |
| Renew | : Re-certify every 3 years |
| Exam Location | : Prometric or VUE |
| Website | :
Cisco CCNP Exam |
CCNP - Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Exam (BCMSN 642-811)
| SWP Course | : Cert - Cisco CCNP 642-811
(BCMSN) |
| No. of Exam | : 1 (Exam code: BCMSN 642-811) |
| Approximate # of questions | : 60 - 70 |
| Duration in minutes | : 75 - 90 (1.5 hours maximum) |
| Format | : Multiple Choice |
| Required Passing Score | : 853 |
| Exam Fee | : HK$1,200 |
| Prerequisites | : CCNA |
| Renew | : Re-certify every 3 years |
| Exam Location | : Prometric or VUE |
| Website | :
Cisco CCNP Exam |
CCNP - Building Cisco Remote Access Networks Exam (BCRAN 642-821)
| SWP Course | :
Cert - Cisco CCNP 642-821 (BCRAN) |
| No. of Exam | : 1 (Exam code: BCRAN 642-821) |
| Approximate # of questions | : 60 - 70 |
| Duration in minutes | : 75 - 90 (1.5 hours maximum) |
| Format | : Multiple Choice |
| Required Passing Score | : 706 |
| Exam Fee | : HK$1,200 |
| Prerequisites | : CCNA |
| Renew | : Re-certify every 3 years |
| Exam Location | : Prometric or VUE |
| Website | :
Cisco CCNP Exam |
CCNP - Internet Troubleshooting Support Exam (CIT 642-831)
| SWP Course | : Cert - Cisco CCNP 642-831
(CIT) |
| No. of Exam | : 1 (Exam code: CIT 642-831) |
| Approximate # of questions | : 60 - 70 |
| Duration in minutes | : 75 - 90 (1.5 hours maximum) |
| Format | : Multiple Choice |
| Required Passing Score | : 776 |
| Exam Fee | : HK$1,200 |
| Prerequisites | : CCNA |
| Renew | : Re-certify every 3 years |
| Exam Location | : Prometric or VUE |
| Website | :
Cisco CCNP Exam |
Cisco - CCIE (Routing & Switching)
CCIE Routing & Switching (350 - 001) Written Exam
| SWP Course | : Cert - Cisco CCIE (Routing &
Switching) |
| No. of Exam | : 1 (Exam code: 350-001) |
| Approximate # of questions | : 100 |
| Duration in minutes | : 120 (2 hours) |
| Format | : Multiple Choice |
| Required Passing Score | : The passing score is set by
statistical analysis and is subject to periodic change |
| Exam Fee | : USD300 (HK$2,400) |
| Prerequisites | : CCNP |
| Renew | : Re-certify every 2 years |
| Exam Location | : Prometric or VUE |
| Website | :
Cisco CCIE Exam |
CCIE Routing & Switching (350 - 001) Lab Exam
| SWP Course | :
Cert - Cisco CCIE (Lab Exam) |
| No. of Exam | : 1 (Exam code: 350-001) |
| Approximate # of questions | : N/A |
| Duration in minutes | : 480 (8 hours) |
| Format | : Lab exam that requires you to build a series of
complex networks to certain specifications |
| Required Passing Score | : 80% |
| Exam Fee | : USD1,250 (HK$9,750) |
| Prerequisites | : CCNP |
| Renew | : N/A |
| Exam Location | : Prometric or VUE |
| Website | :
Cisco CCIE Exam |
Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP)
Computer Information Forensics Investigator (CIFI)
Information Security Penetration-testing Professional
(ISP2)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
(CISSP)
| SWP Course | :
Cert - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) |
| No. of Exam | : 1 |
| Approximate # of questions | : 250 |
| Duration in minutes | : 360 (6 hours) |
| Format | : Multiple choice |
| Required Passing Score | : 70% ~ 80% |
| Exam Fee | : Early Registration(register at least 16 days before
the exam): USD499 (HK$3,892)
Standard Registration : USD599 (HK$4,672)
An additional US$100 rescheduling fee
is required to change the date of an examination at any time once payment has been received. |
| Prerequisites | : Must pose four years of direct work experience
(or 3 years with a college degree or equivalent life experience) in one or more of the ten test domains of the information
systems security Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). |
| Renew | : Recertification is required at three year intervals by
earning 120 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. There is an USD85 recertification fee. Please refer to the ISC2
website at http://www.isc2.org for any further details. |
| Exam Location | : Please refer to the ISC2 website at
http://www.isc2.org for any further details. |
| Website | :
ISC2 |
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
| SWP Course | :
Cert - Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) |
| No. of Exam | : 1 |
| Approximate # of questions | : 200 |
| Duration in minutes | : 240 (4 hours) |
| Format | : Multiple choice |
| Required Passing Score | : 75% |
| Exam Fee | : USD480 (HK$3,744) |
| Prerequisites | : A minimum of five years of professional
information systems auditing, control or security work experience (as described in the job content areas) is required for
certification. Substitutions and waivers of such experience may be obtained as follows:
- A maximum of one year of
information systems experience OR one year of financial or operational auditing experience can be substituted for one year of
information systems auditing, control or security experience.
- 60 to 120 completed college semester credit hours (the equivalent of an Associate or Bachelor degree) can be
substituted for one or two years, respectively, of information systems auditing, control or security experience.
- Two years as a full-time university instructor in a related field (e.g., computer science, accounting, information
systems auditing) can be substituted for one year of information systems auditing, control or security experience. |
| Renew | : Maintenance fees and a minimum of 20 contact hours of
CPE are required annually. In addition, a minimum of 120 contact hours is required during a fixed 3-year period. Upon
completing the requirements for initial certification, the CISA will be provided with the CPE policy booklet for detailed
criteria to be used in developing a personal CPE program. |
| Exam Location | : Please refer to the ISACA website
at http://www.isaca.org/examreg for any further details. |
| Website | :
ISACA |
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management (ITIL)
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Why Choose LPI?
- Relevant
LPI Certification is relevant. Tests are based on the tasks and skills Linux pros need for real jobs.
- Valid
LPI Certification is valid. Exams go through an extensive process following psychometric standards. Every question is evaluated for consistency in measuring competency, knowledge and skills.
- Vendor-Neutral
LPI Certification is vendor-neutral. As a non-profit organization involved with setting standards for professional certification, all questions are neutral to vendors of Linux distribution, or require only one training method.
- Supported by the Community
LPI Certification is supported by the community. Tests are developed with contributions from Linux professionals and the organizations that contract them. Funding comes from those who are committed to support the Open Source philosophy.
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How to Register LPI Exam?
How to Register LPI Exam
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Comparisons of Linux+ and LPI
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Linux+ |
LPI Level 1 |
| Course Related Information |
| Linux General |
Linux+ is an entry level course to teach you the very basic Linux command and adminstration skils. |
LPI is a well-defined training course to teach you from the basic to intermediate Linux command, adminstration skills, overall system management, migration infrastructure, and advanced system operation. |
| Linux Command |
Linux is happy to ask which command to use in a given situation. |
LPI expected you to know the meaning of many common options for each command as well. |
| Linux Kernel |
Linux+ was interested in having the participant know when custom kernels need to be built. |
LPI expected you to know exactly how to build and install a custom kernel - what steps are involved and what each step actually achieves. |
| Exam Related Information |
| Format |
Multiple Choice |
Multiple Choice, Short Answer |
| Year Established |
2001 |
1999 |
| Linux Experience |
6 months or less |
6 months or less |
| Prerequisite |
No |
No |
| Nature |
Vendor Neutral |
Vendor Neutral |
| No. of Exam |
1 |
6 (101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302) |
| Duration in minutes |
90 mins |
90 mins for each |
| Cost |
US$200 |
US$100 each |
| Renew |
No |
No |
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What are the prerequisites to study SWP courses?
Linux Fundamental Course
Have basic knowledge on PC hardware and operating system.
LPI Level 1
Completion of Linux Fundamental or equivalent knowledge of Linux usage and concept of system administration.
LPI Level 2
Completion of LPI Level 1 or equivalent knowledge and experience in Linux administration and usage.
Skill Enhancement Workshop
Have Linux Fundamental, LPI Level 1 or equivalent Linux knowledge
Other Courses
Please refer to the prerequisites of each course details.
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What does SWP offer on top of professional Linux training programme?
SWP emphasizes "hands on" training, we also offer:
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Enrolment Methods
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Payment Methods
1. Mailing Cheque
Cheque should be crossed and made payable to "SUN WAH-PearL LINUX LIMITED" and
mailed to Room U208, U Core, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon.
Please write your NAME and CONTACT NUMBER at the back of the cheque.
(Cash / Cash cheque should not be sent by post. Post-dated cheque will not be accepted.)
2. Pay at SWP Centre
You can also settle payment by Cash, EPS, Cheque or Visa/Master at our centre and please bring along the confirmation letter.
3. Bank Transfer (Bank-In)
You may settle the payment by Bank Transfer, which direct bank in to SWP's Bank Account.
Payable To: Sun Wah-PearL Linux Limited
Banker: HSBC Bank
Account No.: 026-392373-001
Please fax the DEPOSIT ADVICE with your NAME and Contact number to us at 2365-1318 to confirm payment made and bring the ORIGINAL to us at the first class.
4. Installment Application
Course fee can be paid by the interest-fee tuition loan offered by Aeon or six months installment by BEA Credit Card. (Tuition fee must be over $3,000 and Administration Charge for Installment is 2.5% of total course fee). For more details, please contact us at 2206-9011.
Remark: Cheque deposit are subject to final verification and collection. We do not accept credit card or cheque payment if the tuition fee at or under HK$100.
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Certification
Certificate of Attainment will be issued upon request to those students who have attended 70% or more of the classes and it will be charged at HK20.
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Medium of Instruction
All our courses conducted in Cantonese with English terminology supplemented. We also provide English courses upon request.
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Fee Refund Policies
If the ENROLMENT number is less than that of the required number, Sun Wah–PearL Linux Training & Development Centre reserves the right to cancel any courses, and to make variations to the schedules, contents, venue and mode of delivery of the courses offered.
Except for unsuccessful applications or course cancellation, course fees are not refundable. Fees paid and places allocated on courses are not transferable after application.
No refund or deferral of courses will be allowed once a course has begun.
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Training Centre Location
SWP - Room U208, Podium Level, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon.
紅磡香港理工大學U座平台 U208室
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Office Hours
Monday to Saturday (10:00am - 7:30pm)
Closed on public holiday
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Tropical Cyclones and Bad Rainstorm Warning
SIGNAL No. 1 or 3, OR, AMBER or RED Rainstorm: Classes will be conducted as usual.
SIGNAL No. 8 or above, OR BLACK Rainstorm: If it is taken down TWO HOURS before classes commence, they will be conducted as usual, otherwise classes will be cancelled / re-scheduled. Full fees shall be charged.
Students can call 2206 9011 for the details of the classes arrangement.
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Background of SWP
(SWP) Sun Wah-PearL Linux Training and Development Centre is the joint venture of Sun Wah Linux and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University focuses on Linux and Open Source software training and development.
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