The Hitachi Data Systems Certified Professional Program is designed to validate the skills and knowledge of Hitachi Data Systems partners, customers and personnel in the areas of storage architecture, implementation, and administration utilizing Hitachi Data Systems products, solutions, services and technology.

With Hitachi, you can choose between five certification tracks or explore the sales qualification track:

Services: Foundation Track
This track is intended for all Hitachi Data Systems partners, customers and employees with a technical focus on Hitachi storage technology and products. Two certifications are available and are designed for all technical audiences. Passing one of the foundations exams is required for all further certification credentials.

Services: Implementation Track
The Hitachi Data Systems Certified Implementer credential is designed for Hitachi Data Systems employees and authorized partners.  Implementers should have strong knowledge of Hitachi storage systems and software products and thorough understanding of installation, configuration and deployment procedures, as well as associated administrative activities.

Services: Architect Track
For storage architects that assess, plan and design storage solutions with HDS products and technology, this track is designed primarily for Hitachi Data Systems personnel and authorized partners.

Services: Storage Manager Track
This track is designed for storage managers and primarily for Hitachi Data Systems customers and employees. This certification has two paths to choose from, Business Continuity (Enterprise or Modular) and Storage Management.

Services: Integration Track
This designation is targeted for authorized Installation and Configuration (I&C) Partners only.

Services: Sales Qualification Track
This track is intended for Hitachi Data Systems partners and personnel who sell products, services and technology from Hitachi Data Systems.