Wireless Application Professionals (WAP) Education and Certification

In today's busy world more and more people want services, information and entertainment that they can keep with them and access whenever and wherever they want. This has led to a steep rise in the use of handheld devices such as digital mobile phones, pagers, personal digital assistants and palmtop computers which are truly portable because they are small, light and can send and receive information instantly using what is known as WAP technology. WAP stands for Wireless Application Protocol, an agreed-upon format for transmitting data between two devices set up by Unwired Planet, Nokia, Motorola and Ericsson.

WAP uses its own programming language ??? WML (an XML application) ??? that is specifically devised for the small screens and one-hand navigation required by most WAP devices. It also makes minimal demands on their limited memory, CPU power and narrow band access.

For anyone looking to become a wireless application professional, a education course and certification is an excellent way to learn about this fast-changing field and prove to potential employers that you have the skills and knowledge they need. You can find WAP education supplied by a number of on-line sources, but industry leaders Nokia and Ericsson also run certification schemes tied to their particular products.

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