The Sun Academic Advantage is a joint initiative between Sun and online educational service provider Pearson, enabling instructors to add Sun-endorsed courseware into their curriculum and give students an enhanced classroom experience using the latest Sun technologies. Course materials and online courses cover topics on Java technology, JavaFX, OpenSolaris and open source technologies for students of all levels.

The Sun Academic Advantage is designed for computer science and information technology programs that align with disciplines such as software development, enterprise architecture, system administration and IT management.

Courseware includes stand-alone special topic supplements, lab manuals, certification maps and practice tests. Powered by Pearson's customizable online courseware CourseConnect, Sun Academic Advantage also includes customizable 12-week eLearning courses, located within a tailored web portal. Each course is developed with specific learning outcomes, an instructor guide, additional resources and works within any learning management system (LMS).

Commenting on the announcement, Chris Shenk, vice president at Pearson Learning Solutions, said the new Sun Academic Advantage program is designed to "successfully prepare students for professionally and financially rewarding careers."

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