HP ACCREDITED TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE

In today’s business environment, employers need IT expertise in translating business objectives into technology strategies and end-to-end solutions. The HP Accredited Technical Associate (HP ATA) certification provides a complete learning solution—including courseware, hands-on labs, practice tests, and certification exams—that goes well beyond simple concepts and product knowledge.

The HP ATA certification delivers the industry’s first architect-level certification designed for academia. It validates real-world skills and prepares students for employment in small and medium business environments.

HP ATA Certification Objectives

The HP ATA program consists of four certifications. These certifications provide the IT skills for designing and deploying business solutions for small and medium business environments.

HP ATA - Cloud

Designing and Deploying Cloud Solutions

• Design end-to-end IT solutions that include on-site, hosted and cloud based solutions, given customer needs.
• Identify and describe industry-standard cloud and virtualization technologies and their implications for customer needs.
• Install and configure end-to-end IT solutions.
• Administer and manage end-to-end IT solutions.

HP ATA - Connected Devices

Designing and Deploying Connected Device Solutions

• Design a multi-device, connected client solution incorporating PCs, tablets, mobile internet clients, given customer needs.
• Install and configure connected client solutions.
• Administer and troubleshoot connected client solutions.

HP ATA - Networks

Designing and Deploying Network Solutions

• Design a wired and wireless network solution, given customer needs.
• Install and configure wired and wireless network solutions.
• Perform administrative, operational, and network management tasks.

HP ATA - Servers and Storage

Designing and Deploying Server and Storage Solutions

• Design a server and storage solution, given customer needs.
• Plan and design HP and industry-standard server and storage solutions.
• Install and configure HP and industry-standard server and storage solutions, including server OS and management software.