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3 3  Should you have any questions, please get in touch with academy@emagiz.com.
4 4  
5 5  == 1. Certification path ==
6 -The road to become a certified eMagiz user is displayed in the picture below. For all new users, the path starts with a Fundamental certification, to grasp a more conceptual understanding of eMagiz. Following this, a 1-day Platform training is required. After this training session, users can start to work in eMagiz guided by experienced users. The hands-on or Action Based learning approach is the preferred way to learn eMagiz and all of its capabilities. For every hands-on period, there are Microlearnings available that contain short learnings that will help to realize integrations in eMagiz. There are optional training sessions that will help users to include formal training into the program. Implementation partners of eMagiz will recommend the optimal path for every user and client.
6 +The road to become a certified eMagiz user is displayed in the picture below. For all new users, the path starts with an 1-day Crash course training. After this training session, users can start to work in eMagiz guided by experienced users. The hands-on or Action Based learning approach is the preferred way to learn eMagiz in all of his capabilities. For every hands-on period, there are Microlearnings available that contain short learnings that will help to realize integrations in eMagiz. There are optional training sessions that will help users to include formal training into the program. Implementation partners of eMagiz will recommend the optimal path for every user and client.
7 7  
8 8  [[image:Main.Images.General.WebHome@Path_certification.png]]
9 9  
10 10  === 1.1 Role specifics ===
11 -eMagiz recognizes three different roles: Developer, Architect and Support Engineer. All roles will have to start with the Fundamental certification. This certification is based on the contents of the eMagiz website. Then, the Platform training can be started. For this, the microlearnings have to be studied The microlearnings contain modules that each indicate for what role that specific module is. Each Microlearning level contains a home page with that indication, so that Architects, Developers and Support Engineers can select the subjects they require for the active participation in the project/client/partner. eMagiz provides Basic certification for all three roles, and Advanced certification for Developers only.
11 +eMagiz recognizes three different roles: Developer, Architect and Support Engineer. All roles will have to start with the Crash course training. The microlearnings contain modules that each indicate for what role that specific module is. Each Microlearning level contains a home page with that indication, so that Architects, Developers and Support Engineers can select the subjects they require for the active participation in the project/client/partner. eMagiz provides Basic certification for all three roles, and Advanced certification for Developers only.
12 12  
13 13  == 2. Training overview ==
14 14  Below all training sessions are listed that can be followed via the eMagiz Academy and as part of the certification path.
15 15  
16 -=== 2.1 Certification preparation training ===
16 +=== 2.1 Platform training ===
17 17  
18 -|1|Objective|Learn what material needs to be studied for the certifications and have the possibility to ask questions
19 -|2|Format |Class-room training - mostly including short demo's of the trainer and Q&As
20 -|3|Duration |1.5 to 2 hours
21 -|4|Preparation |Depending on the type of certification:
22 -**a)** Fundamental - read the eMagiz website
23 -**b)** Basic - check the materials and prepare some questions
24 -**c)** Advanced - check the materials, prepare a small case that will be sent to you about a week beforehand & prepare some questions
25 -|5|Pre-requisites |Laptop running Chrome browser
26 -|6|Audience |Depending on the type of certification:
27 -**a)** Fundamental - People wanting to gain more conceptual knowledge bbout eMagiz
28 -**b)** Basic - Users that have worked with eMagiz for minimal 3 weeks
29 -**c)** Advanced - Users that have worked with eMagiz for minimal 2 months and have completed the Basic Certification
30 -|7|Topics covered |Depending on the type of certification as well as the audience.
31 -
32 -=== 2.2 Platform training ===
33 -
34 -|1|Objective|Learn the basic functions of the eMagiz platform that allows first time users to get familiar with the platform and its concepts
35 -|2|Format |Class-room training - mostly hands-on including short demo's of the trainer
18 +|1|Objective|Learn the basic function of the platform
19 +|2|Format |Class-room training - hands-on & training demo
36 36  |3|Duration |6 to 8 hours
37 37  |4|Preparation |2 hours on specific [[Microlearnings from the Crash course>>doc:Main.eMagiz Academy.Microlearnings.Crash Course.Crash Course Platform.WebHome||target="blank"]]
38 38  **a)** Read Introduction & Capture Microlearning’s – section 0.1 to 0.7 (approx. 30 mins)
39 39  **b)** Read Design Microlearning’s – section 0.8 – 0.17 (approx. 45 mins)
40 40  **c)** Read Create Microlearning’s: 0.19 / 0.23 / 0.25 / 0.32 (basic understanding – approx. 25 min)
41 -|5|Pre-requisites |Laptop running Chrome browser
42 -|6|Audience |First time users of eMagiz. eMagiz Developer, eMagiz Architect and eMagiz Support Engineer roles
43 -|7|Topics covered |Learn the basics of the Capture to Create phase by creating a first, simple model based on a case description. Understand Flow testing, and use real test messages to understand how eMagiz works. Learn to create a Release and how to deploy a model. After the training the attendees will be able to make their first steps in working with eMagiz in their respective roles.
25 +|5|Audience |First time users of eMagiz. eMagiz Developer, eMagiz Architect and eMagiz Support Engineer roles
26 +|6|Subjects |Learn the basic of Capture to Create to create a first model using a case desription. Understand Flow testing, and use real example messages to understand the best practices. Learn to create a Release and how to deploy
44 44  
45 -=== 2.3 Feature training===
28 +=== 2.2 Microlearnings ===
46 46  
47 -|1|Objective|Learn & apply the most important feature for users productivity such as Data Sink, Store, Flow Testing and Message redelivery.
48 -|2|Format|Class-room training including case
49 -|3|Duration|4 - 6 hours
50 -|4|Preparation|2 to 4 hours of reading the following Microlearnings:
51 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Fundamentals/fundamental-api-gateway-introduction
52 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Fundamentals/fundamental-messaging-introduction
53 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Fundamentals/fundamental-event-streaming-introduction
54 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Microlearnings/Novice/eMagiz%20Store
55 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Fundamentals/fundamental-traceability-in-emagiz
56 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Microlearnings/Advanced%20Level/Data%20Management/advanced-data-management-data-sink
57 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Microlearnings/Advanced%20Level/Data%20Management/advanced-data-management-long-term-archiving
58 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Microlearnings/Intermediate%20Level/Message%20Redelivery/
59 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Fundamentals/fundamental-emagiz-cloud-inner-workings
60 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Microlearnings/Intermediate%20Level/Solution%20Architecture/intermediate-solution-architecture-understanding-design-architecture
61 -- Flow Testing microlearnings are already part of the crash course platform and are therefore expected to be known already
62 -
63 -|5|Pre-requisites |Laptop running Chrome browser. Completed the Platform training
64 -|6|Audience|Users that have worked with eMagiz for minimal 3 weeks. It is an excellent addition to the Platform training
65 -|7|Topics covered |Understand the concepts of Messaging, API Gateway and Event Streaming. Learn how the eMagiz Store, Message redelivery, Flow Testing, Data Sink and Architecture are configured in eMagiz. Learn how to position these features and their benefits.
30 +|1|Objective|Access to full set of knowledge set of eMagiz
31 +|2|Format |Self-paced training & exercise
32 +|3|Duration |Several hours depending in level. Each microlearning will take between 5 and 10 minute
33 +|4|Preparation |Crash Course training
34 +|5|Audience |eMagiz Developer, eMagiz Architect and eMagiz Support Engineer roles
35 +|6|Subjects |Subjects are numerous and split by Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert level. Furthermore, indication for what role the microlearning is intended for is provided.
66 66  
67 - === 2.4 Support training ===
37 +=== 2.3 API Gateway training===
68 68  
69 -|1|Objective| Allow support engineers and functional owners to understand the status of the eMagiz integration model. Or to analyse message traffic traversing through the system
39 +|1|Objective|Learn the basic function of the API Gateway
70 70  |2|Format |Class-room training - hands-on & training demo
71 71  |3|Duration |4 hours
72 -|4|Preparation |2 to 4 hour on the Academy section for These microlearnings can serve as an introduction of eMagiz and this training
73 -High level platform features: https://emagiz.com/features-of-the-platform/
74 -Fundamentals
75 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Fundamentals/fundamental-messaging-introduction
76 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Fundamentals/fundamental-event-streaming-introduction
77 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Fundamentals/fundamental-api-gateway-introduction
78 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Fundamentals/fundamental-runtime-generation3
79 -The following microlearnings are relevant for deeper understanding of support related matters
80 -Error messages
81 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Microlearnings/Crash%20Course/Crash%20Course%20Platform/crashcourse-platform-manage-determining-origin-of-error-message
82 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Microlearnings/Intermediate%20Level/Active%20Monitoring/intermediate-active-monitoring-determining-cause-of-error-message
83 -Runtime statistics
84 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Microlearnings/Crash%20Course/Crash%20Course%20Platform/crashcourse-platform-manage-interpreting-runtime-statistics-gen3/
85 -Alerting
86 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Microlearnings/Crash%20Course/Crash%20Course%20Platform/crashcourse-platform-manage-alerting-gen3
87 -Queue statistics
88 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Microlearnings/Crash%20Course/Crash%20Course%20Messaging/crashcourse-messaging-interpreting-queue-statistics-gen3
89 -Monitor Event Streaming
90 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Microlearnings/Advanced%20Level/Advanced%20monitoring%20Event%20Streaming/
91 -Monitoring of Logs
92 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Microlearnings/Advanced%20Level/Advanced%20monitoring/ (Only 319.1 and 319.2)
93 -Message redelivery
94 -- https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Microlearnings/Intermediate%20Level/Message%20Redelivery/
95 -|5|Pre-requisites |Laptop running Chrome browser. Completed the Platform training
96 -|6|Audience |Users that need to manage an eMagiz integration model in production To regard as an add-on training for the Crash course which needs to be completed first
97 -|7|Subjects |Learn the key graphs in the Manage phase based on the nextGen architecture. The manage phase plays an important role validating integrations during Acceptance and end-2-end testing sessions.
98 -
99 -=== 2.5 API Gateway training===
100 -
101 -|1|Objective|After the training, the student is able to understand the basic concepts of the API Gateway and make an informed decision towards whether a new integration can follow this concept. Understand the configuration of the API Gateway inside the eMagiz platform and understand how to configure backend operations to support the passthrough use case & how to authenticate
102 -|2|Format |Class-room training - hands-on & training demo
103 -|3|Duration |4 hours
104 -|4|Preparation |1 hour on the Academy section for [[Crash Course API Gateway>>doc:Main.eMagiz Academy.Microlearnings.Crash Course.Crash Course API Gateway.WebHome||target="blank"]]
105 -|5|Audience |Users that need to make configurations in eMagiz for an API Gateway. To regard as an add-on training for the Crash course which needs to be completed first
42 +|4|Preparation |1 hour on the Academy section for [[Crash Course Event Streaming>>doc:Main.eMagiz Academy.Microlearnings.Crash Course.Crash Course API Gateway.WebHome||target="blank"]]
43 +|5|Audience |Users that need to make configurations in eMagiz for an API Gateway. To regard as an add-on training for the Crash course
106 106  |6|Subjects |Learn the configuration of an API gateway operation from Capture to Create, and the specifics for the flows types required for an API Gateway. Understand User management in eMagiz
107 107  
108 -=== 2.6 Event Streaming training===
46 +=== 2.4 Event Streaming training===
109 109  
110 -|1|Objective|After the training, the student can understand the basic concepts of the Event Streaming pattern and make an informed decision towards whether a new integration can follow this concept. Understand the configuration of the Event Streaming pattern inside the eMagiz platform. Understand how to configure topics to support the passthrough use case, how to authenticate, how to handle user management, and how to handle transformation use case with the help of Event processors
48 +|1|Objective|Learn the basic function of the Event Streaming pattern
111 111  |2|Format |Class-room training - hands-on & training demo
112 112  |3|Duration |4 hours
113 -|4|Preparation |1 hour on the Academy section for [[Crash Course Event Streaming>>doc:Main.eMagiz Academy.Microlearnings.Crash Course.Crash Course Event Streaming.WebHome||target="blank"]]. Furthermore, these 2 modules are also relevant to read prior to this training.
114 -1. https://emagiz.github.io/docs/microlearning/intermediate-event-streaming-connectors-index
115 -2. https://emagiz.github.io/docs/microlearning/intermediate-configuring-event-streaming-index
116 -
117 -|5|Audience |Users that need to make configurations in eMagiz for Event Streaming. To regard as an add-on training for the Crash course which needs to be completed first
51 +|4|Preparation |1 hour on the Academy section for [[Crash Course Event Streaming>>doc:Main.eMagiz Academy.Microlearnings.Crash Course.Crash Course Event Streaming.WebHome||target="blank"]]
52 +|5|Audience |Users that need to make configurations in eMagiz for Event Streaming. To regard as an add-on training for the Crash course
118 118  |6|Subjects |Learn the configuration of Event Streaming integration in eMagiz. Understand the basic notion of topics, deployment of topics and User Management. Learn the capability of event Processors for transformations
119 119  
120 -=== 2.7 Developer training===
55 +=== 2.5 Developer training===
121 121  
122 122  |1|Objective|Learn to become more self-sufficient in the Design an Create
123 123  |2|Format|Handson class-room training or self-paced sessions
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126 126  |5|Audience|Users have completed the Crash Course and want more hands-on training beyond the current implementation/project
127 127  |6|Subjects|Gain more insight into the Design phase including data modelling, transformations and patterns specific configurations. Setup Design Architecture and enhance integrations in the Create phase
128 128  
129 -=== 2.8 Discovery training===
64 +=== 2.6 Discovery training===
130 130  
131 131  |1|Objective|Learn how to discover the required information for the Capture and Design phase
132 132  |2|Format|Class-room training including case
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135 135  |5|Audience|Users that have worked with eMagiz for minimal 2 months and have completed the Basic Certification
136 136  |6|Subjects|In this training, users will be taken through a series of consultancy practices how to get the right information that is required for the Capture & Design phase. Ultimately, the information needs to be store in the Capture & Design phase but there is a path and best practice how to get to that information
137 137  
138 -=== 2.9 Integration pattern training===
73 +=== 2.7 Integration pattern training===
139 139  
140 140  |1|Objective|Learn to each of the integration patterns from a conceptual perspective
141 141  |2|Format|Class-room training including case
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143 143  |4|Preparation|2 hours to study the Academy - Fundamentals for API Gateway, Messaging and Event Streaming. [[Following this link>>doc:Main.eMagiz Academy.Fundamentals.WebHome||target="blank"]]
144 144  |5|Audience|Users that have worked with eMagiz for minimal 2 months and have completed the Basic Certification
145 145  |6|Subjects|Understand the concepts of Messaging, API Gaeteway and Event Streaming. Apply these concepts to several cases to workout several Solution Designs so that the descision and criteria are applied.
81 +
82 +=== 2.8 eMagiz Feature training===
146 146  
147 -== 3. Certification overview ==
148 -=== 3.1 Basic certification ===
149 -Below the key description of Basic Certification program that will help users to prepare for the exam
84 +|1|Objective|Learn & apply the most important feature for users productivity such as Data Sink, Store, Flow Testing and Message redelivery.
85 +|2|Format|Class-room training including case
86 +|3|Duration|4 - 6 hours
87 +|4|Preparation|2 to 4 hours of reading the following Microlearnings:
88 +1. https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Fundamentals/fundamental-api-gateway-introduction
89 +2. https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Fundamentals/fundamental-messaging-introduction
90 +3. https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Fundamentals/fundamental-event-streaming-introduction
91 +4. https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Microlearnings/Novice/eMagiz%20Store
92 +5. https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Fundamentals/fundamental-traceability-in-emagiz
93 +a. https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Microlearnings/Advanced%20Level/Data%20Management/advanced-data-management-data-sink
94 +b. https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Microlearnings/Advanced%20Level/Data%20Management/advanced-data-management-long-term-archiving
95 +6. https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Microlearnings/Intermediate%20Level/Message%20Redelivery/
96 +7. https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Fundamentals/fundamental-emagiz-cloud-inner-workings
97 +8. https://docs.emagiz.com/bin/view/Main/eMagiz%20Academy/Microlearnings/Intermediate%20Level/Solution%20Architecture/intermediate-solution-architecture-understanding-design-architecture
98 +9. Flow Testing microlearnings are already part of the crash course platform and are therefore expected to be known already
150 150  
151 -==== 3.1.1. Overview and prerequisites ====
152 -One can register for a Basic certification Developer for Messaging, API Gateway, Event Streaming or all patterns. Below the list of pre-requisite Academy sections
100 +|5|Audience|Users that have worked with eMagiz for minimal 3 weeks. It is an excellent addition to the Platform training
101 +|6|Subjects|Understand the concepts of Messaging, API Gaeteway and Event Streaming. Other topics are eMagiz Store, Message redelivery, Flow Testing, Data Sink and Architecture
153 153  
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164 164  
165 -==== 3.1.2. Theoretical Exam insights ====
166 -Below the most important things to know about the online exam
104 +== 3. Certification overview ==
167 167  
168 -* Questions are devised based on the eMagiz best practices as defined in my.emagiz.com and on docs.emagiz.com
169 -* Online certifications are planned every last Friday of the month
170 -* The online certification exam consists out of 30 randomly chosen questions out of our question banks
171 - ** Based on the chosen type of certification the distribution of questions differs.
172 - ** For a pattern specific certification one third of the questions will be geared to specifics of that pattern. The other two thirds will focus on platform related functionality that is shared amongst the patterns.
173 -* A specific link will be provided which is valid from 8:30am to 12:00pm
174 -* Total time available for each exam is 45 minutes and 2 attempts are possible in the timeframe mentioned above
175 -* Users need to provided their name and email address to store the results of the exams
176 -* The scoring % will be provided automatically and right after completing all questions. The eMagiz team will be notified as well
177 -* Passing score is 75% or higher
178 -
179 179  === 3.1 Basic certification ===
180 180  Below the key description of Basic Certification program that will help users to prepare for the exam
181 181  
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