CWA/NETT Launches New Online Courses

Expanding CWA's online training offerings, the CWA/NETT Academy has announced five new technical courses. Tuition is much lower than similar courses provided commercially and is covered by employer reimbursement provisions in many CWA contracts.

Now available are:

• Voice and Data Cabling - Training on data and voice connections, worldwide standards, types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks and signal transmission. Includes hands-on lab work available at one of 13 lab locations around the country. Cost: $300.

• Electronics - Designed for CWA members who wish to pursue a career in the IT industry. Upon completion, participants will have an excellent chance to pass the TKT, TMT, DTSAT and other related employer exams. Includes hands-on lab kit. Cost: $315.

• Math - Refresher in pre-algebra and algebra; recommended if taking the Electronics course. Entirely online. Cost: $115.

The following will be available in January:

• HTML - Beginners course for creating Web pages.

• XML Tools and Technologies - Introduction to all of the major technologies involved with accessing data across Web sites.