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Cisco Express Foundation Field Specialist

Cisco Express Foundation Field Specialist


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Designed exclusively for Channel Partners, the Cisco Express Foundation Field Specialist develops network implementation and operational skills for customers that would typically be required of a post sales or field engineer. The Field Specialist demonstrates fundamental understanding of the IP networks, routing and switching concepts, and the basic steps required to incorporate wireless and security technologies in the IP Network. The Cisco Express Foundation Field Specialist has demonstrated the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively install, configure, operate and support converged IP networks. This includes application of Cisco-verified best practices for these tasks and use of the various job aids and tools provided to facilitate successful network operations and ongoing optimization.

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Cisco Express Foundation Field Specialist Prerequisites
Valid CCNA certification
 
Cisco Express Foundation Field Specialist Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-383 CXFF
   OR
642-382 CXFF
Last day to test 07/31/08
   AND
650-393 LCSE
Express Foundation for Field Engineers v1.2

Express Foundation FE (CXFF) (For Cisco Channel Partners only; general candidates contact your Cisco Learning Partner for available training)

Cisco Lifecycle Services Express

Note: Candidates achieving the Express Foundation Field Specialist badge by passing exam #642-383 are not required to take Lifecycle Services exam #650-393. Candidates achieving the Express Foundation Field Specialist badge by passing exam # 642-382 are required to also pass Lifecycle Services exam #650-393.

 
Cisco Express Foundation Field Specialist Recertification

Cisco Specialist Certifications are valid for two years. To recertify, take and pass the current version of the required exam(s) or pass a current CCIE written exam.