ZEDEDA announced a new certification to support companies as they expand their use of edge computing.

The ZEDEDA Certified Edge Computing Associate (ZCEA) certification is available to anyone interested in learning more about the fundamentals of the edge computing industry. The course is free and vendor-agnostic, and the certificate can be shared on resumes, online profiles and job boards.

Edge computing deployments are finding their way into an increasing number of businesses. A Gartner report says that the amount of enterprise-generated data created and processed outside a traditional centralized data center or cloud is expected to grow from about 10% currently to 75% in 2025.

"As a leader in the industry, ZEDEDA is well-positioned to educate people in the value, challenges, and key industries poised to benefit," said Kevin Freitas, senior director, learning and edge academy. "We're excited to launch this new certification to share edge computing essential knowledge as this aligns perfectly with our commitment to being leaders in the Edge Management and Orchestration market."

ZCEA is the latest addition to ZEDEDA's certification program, which also includes the company's flagship ZEDEDA Certified Edge Orchestration Professional (ZCEP) certification for administrators to demonstrate their competency in the complete ZEDEDA solution.

Details about ZCEA, including exam blueprints, prep materials and instructions on how to get certified, are available at ZEDEDA Edge Academy. Those interested in getting certified can enroll and register for an exam date and time.