SAN JOSE, Calif. - Lonmark International announced its new program to test and certify installers, professionals, and integrators of LonMark® Open Systems. The program provides a worldwide standard of proficiency for individuals that install, integrate, and maintain systems utilizing LonMark certified products. The program is expected to launch in November 2006.
LonMark has developed a multiphase, standardized testing program with local-language support whereby individuals can become certified at various technical levels via Web-based proficiency testing.
The title, LonMark Certified Professional, the first certification designation LonMark is offering, will apply to people passing the basic test. It will provide a person with the credentials associated with a basic knowledge level of LonWorks® technology including terminology, basic architecture, network management tools, basic network engineering, system design, configuration, wiring, termination, routers, network interfaces, advanced system diagnostics, and human-machine interfaces (HMI) integration.