Student Views and Reviews: Sun on Campus

Have you seen the newly redesigned Sun Academic Initiative (SAI) Web site? The new SAI site was recently unveiled and features a new tab format, additional content in the Certification tab, new PDF links to Certification Paths, Certification Guides, and posters, separated Educator and Student tabs that include 'Member' sections, and a new Get Started tab with a simple 5-step process to sign up and get going.

For those who haven't heard of it before, the SAI offers non-profit educational institutions and students around the world access to free Web-based professional-grade online courses in addition to discounted certifications for the latest Java and Solaris technologies.

SAI program members receive free access to Sun's extensive portfolio of Web-based courses and ePractice Certification Exams through the SAI Learning Connection as well as an 85% discount off the commercial price on certain Sun Certification Exams!

So, what is so great about that? According to a Certification Magazine Salary survey, Sun Certification can increase your earning power and give you a distinct competitive edge. The survey showed that:

• Sun Certified Programmers earn on average 8.3% more than the average programmer.

• Sun Certified Developers earn on average 14.3% more than the average developer.

• Sun Certified System Administrators earn on average 31% more than system administrators certified on other operating systems.

So check out the new SAI Web site for yourself and get certified!