LAFAYETTE, CALIF.
The MultiMedia Telecommunications Association (MMTA) today announced an alliance with the CT Institute, developers of vendor independent CT industry certification programs. MMTA is adopting CT Institute’s Computer Telephony Engineer (CTE) ^SM certification as the industry’s premier advanced designation for systems engineering professionals and a companion to MMTA’s other more basic convergence technologies certification programs.

CyberStateU.com (CSU), the first company to offer Web-based technical training for network engineers, will deliver the training via its unique Synergy Learning System™. Students will be able to complete their training in preparation for the certification exams anytime, anyplace from any web-enabled personal computer.

"We are very pleased to extend our recommendation of this advanced certification training to CTI companies and CT engineers. The MMTA believes education is critical to the growth of CTI. It’s through education that the channel’s understanding of CTI applications will increase, and the CTI market will flourish. CT Institute’s CTE is an advanced certification and will be an excellent companion to our other more basic certifications," said Mary Bradshaw, MMTA President.

"Convergence technology is very complex, and it is imperative that companies invest in education and training to stay competitive. CyberStateU.com, where students will receive their CTE training, offers a web-based training solution that is an ideal way for companies to ensure employees receive consistent, best-of-class training from anywhere in the world," said Fred Yentz, IBM manager of embedded solutions and chairman of education for the MMTA. "Likewise, the CTE certification enables companies to ensure their employees have a mastery of the computer telephony skills necessary to support the solutions they sell."

David James Clarke, IV, founder and president of CT Institute, added

"Given the MMTA’s highly regarded position in our industry, we are very excited about their validation of the CTE certification as an industry standard. Through our alliance with the MMTA, we will make our vendor independent education universally available to MMTA members."

About the CT Institute
CT Institute developed the Computer Telephony Engineer (CTE) Certification program. Working with switch and CT manufacturers, value added resellers (VARs), and interconnects, ensures quality content and teaching methodology. The Institute uses a full team of course developers to maintain course curriculum, integrity, and consistency.

David James Clarke, IV, founded the CT Institute in 1997. Clarke, an associate professor, international conference speaker, and a Certified Novell Instructor, has authored more than 25 books, including the popular CNE Study Guides. CT Institute is privately held and has its headquarters in San Ramon, CA. Please visit www.ctinstitute.com for more information.

About the MMTA
The MultiMedia Telecommunications Association is comprised of companies committed to remaining on the cutting edge of the business communications industry. The MMTA is driving the convergence of communications and computing which has opened up a wealth of new opportunities for distributors, VARs, manufacturers, software developers, integrators, carriers and corporate users. Providing an open forum for the development of global markets, MMTA strives to ensure a high level of competency and creativity in the delivery of new technology-based solutions to the business community. MMTA has been active in the public arena and in affiliation with the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) works to influence laws affecting the communications industry. For more information on the MMTA please visit www.mmta.org

About CyberStateU.com
CyberStateU.com was founded in March 1994 as the first company to deliver technical certification training via the Web. CSU developed the Synergy Learning System™, a proven Web-based learning method that allows students to learn from anywhere in the world. CyberStateU.com partners with leading subject matter experts and industry leaders for its certification and product training programs.

CSU delivers Web-based training for Microsoft, Cisco, and Novell product certification programs and CT Institute (www.ctinstitute.com) and CompTIA’s vendor-independent certification programs. Companies who are interested in enhancing their technical training programs should visit www.CyberStateU.com and www.completepr.com/csu for updated marketing events and information on technology’s role in education.

CTE is a service mark of the CT Institute.