On January 9, 2012 HP made the exciting announcement "HP Vertica Introduces Big Data Solutions Certification Program”. This launched the first Big Data Solutions training and certification programfor the HP Vertica Analytics Platform. Available through HP ExpertOne, the HP ATP - Vertica Big Data Solutions V1 certification helps organizations optimize Big Data by empowering IT executives to leverage structured, semistructured and unstructured data.

Data analytics represents a huge area of opportunity for all businesses looking for an edge. Most companies don’t have the talent and resources to tackle their data-analytics challenges. Gartner reports that by 2015, Big Data demand will reach 4.4 million jobs globally but only one-third of those jobs will be filled. The new Vertica ExpertOne certification is a valuable resource for IT professionals looking to acquire new, competitive skills.

HP Vertica ExpertOne certification and training program validates the skills and proficiency of HP Vertica system administrators, database analysts and application developers responsible for managing Big Data analytics.

Hundreds of customers and a growing partner ecosystem rely on the HP Vertica Analytics Platform to monetize Big Data at hyperspeed and massive scale.

Whether you're a technical veteran or a newcomer, whether your aim is career advancement, helping your company achieve full ROI on their software purchase or validating your industry knowledge and skill set, HP ExpertOne training and certification is the best path to help you reach your goal.